Banking and financeConsumer confidence increases, but 'willingness to spend' remains lowA new ANZ survey is pointing to improving sentiment among consumers.20 Dec 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRetailers gear up for last-minute Christmas rushBut consumers remain under pressure from the higher cost of living.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Shocked and horrified': Kmart apologises to Christmas shopper wrongly accused of theftAn Auckland woman says she had 'the worst shopping experience' of her life.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWatch: First look inside $310m Deloitte Centre, InterContinental Auckland luxury hotelA new five-star hotel opens January 30. Deloitte will begin the shift from January 15.18 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessBeaufort Watches founder on growing the ‘untouched’ Kiwi marketBeaufort Watches owner Robert Kwok says his passion is to share the craft of watchmaking.17 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailTemu alleges Shein is using ‘mafia-style intimidation’ of suppliers to curtail rival retailer's growthIn the lawsuit, Temu alleges the actions were part of a 'desperate plan' hatched by Shein.15 Dec 02:24 AM
New ZealandDog toy resembling kiwi pulled from Mitre 10 shelvesA conservation group is praising the hardware store's move.15 Dec 01:36 AM
Banking and financeRetail spending up in November but retail outlook remains ‘cautious’Stats NZ data showed card spending was up across all categories last month.11 Dec 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionMore Mitre 10 layoffs: 14 made redundant at North Shore HQA spokeswoman said those leaving were offered support.11 Dec 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailSupie collapse: Potential buyers unlikely to continue operatingThe grocery retailer went into voluntary administration and liquidation last month.10 Dec 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailCost of living hits customers as Woolworths NZ's profits slashedThe supermarket giant's revenue rose 4.5 per cent.05 Dec 03:05 AM
RetailCostco prepares to launch car sales in NZThe American retail giant has also launched vehicle sales in Queensland, Australia.05 Dec 02:22 AM
New ZealandWhat happened to Whanganui’s new Bunnings store?The proposal included 50 news jobs.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailColliers agent fined $1500 for unsatisfactory conductThe buyer didn't go ahead but still lost her $45,000 deposit and $84,000 all up.03 Dec 10:08 PM
Small BusinessKharl WiRepa prepares for second run at Paris Fashion WeekMāori designer is preparing to take five indigenous designers to French showcase in 2024.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Biggest money mistakes people make when Christmas shoppingOPINION: Every year, retailers have a field day regarding our psychology at Christmas.02 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRedundancies, resignations hit biggest group of Mitre 10 Mega stores'We needed to realign rosters to reflect current trading conditions.' - Cam Caithness30 Nov 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Slash red tape and watch the economy take flightOPINION: But the new Government has inherited a mess.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHow well is Bunnings doing here: what about its $401m loan?Huge debt is owed to NZ Finance Holdings and stood at just $324m in 2022.27 Nov 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBlack Friday: A hit or a miss for consumers and retailers?Black Friday spending was down but some retailers came out with a win.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$3b landlord, Sylvia Park owner: How it has done in the past six monthsBusiness has sold properties lately at Westgate and for Ikea's first store here.26 Nov 10:15 PM
New ZealandBlack Friday: Sales slump by 10 per cent - Retail NZRetail NZ says there were plenty of shoppers out and about - but they were buying less.26 Nov 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘I’m disgusted’: Investors hit back at Warehouse boardCompany under fire over customer service, loyalty schemes and struggling brand.24 Nov 04:31 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPower List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.24 Nov 04:10 AM
RetailRetail sales across NZ flat in September quarterTough slog for Kiwi shops confirmed in new statistics.23 Nov 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailMy Food Bag clawing back customers after profits drop 60pcMy Food Bag profits took a 60 per cent hit in its half-year results posted today.23 Nov 02:58 AM
New ZealandBlack Friday bargains: The game console offering money-saving dealsA third of Kiwis plan to spend more than $500 on Black Friday or during Black Week.22 Nov 07:02 AM
RetailLiquor trust's $40m expansion kneecapped at first hurdleThe group says it will assess whether to proceed with three further applications.22 Nov 03:00 AM
RetailSupermarket giant ditches self-checkout for staffed tillsA grocery giant has opened up about why they're making the big move.20 Nov 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeThe Kiwi shoe company using cactus leatherEntrepreneur on taking his family's Kiwi footwear legacy from Lower Hutt to California.19 Nov 04:00 PM
RetailRed alert for consumers over Black Friday ‘sales’Consumers told spend wisely with this year's Black Friday set to be most expensive yet.17 Nov 06:39 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeScamfest as retailers hope Black Friday and Cyber Monday pay offTwo big events made in the US, and one made in China, aim to ignite retail fortunes.17 Nov 02:40 AM
New ZealandLetters to the Editor: Israel, Gaza conflict coverageReaders have their say on war and supermarket promotions.17 Nov 01:01 AM
Banking and financeEftpos, credit card retail spending well down in OctoberSpending in retail industries fell 0.7 per cent compared to September, down by $44m.14 Nov 11:10 PM