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Shops and fruit sellers smashed in festive spend up
The Christmas Eve rush has brought some cheer for retail businesses in Hawke's Bay.
Selfridges sold to Thai and Austrian buyers for about $7.86 billion
The price tag is understood to be slightly less than the sum sought by the Weston family.
No more pavlovas! Kiwis queue for last-minute Christmas lunch items
It could be back to the drawing board for Kiwis who haven't started their shop yet.
Retailers hope post-Christmas shoppers make up for slow start
Customers are still nervous about going to the shops with Covid in the community.
Christmas retail spending up but a warning some businesses are still suffering
A Wellington bookstore has been so busy it has lines out the door.
Kiwis love the 'thrill' of last minute Christmas shopping
Late flurry of bargain hunting forecast but shoppers warned to expect low stock issues.
Tony Clewett: The best and most disappointing Xmas ads for 2021
Chief creative office Tony Clewett gives his rundown of the top ads of the year.
McDonald's claws back US$105m from disgraced former chief Steve Easterbrook
Settlement follows scandal over relationships with subordinates.
The big mistakes Kiwi share investors are making
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There are more vaccine passes than vaccinated people. Here's why.
The 377,000+ excess in vaccine passes had some scratching their heads.
'Magic amid the turmoil': Kiwi Christmas window display named in world's top 5
It's really special creating magic on Queen St, says Edward Caughey.
Household grocery spending falls as more people start to dine out
Household grocery spending falls as more people start to dine out.
Aucklanders flocked to hairdressers, bars and cafés - data
Kiwis spent $70 million per day in the last week since Covid restrictions eased.
Black Friday sales shoot up to record levels despite Covid-19
Kiwis spend about $250 million on Black Friday this year.
Foodstuffs partners with Uber Eats to deliver groceries
Foodstuffs have partnered with Uber Eats to start delivering groceries to its customers.
Countdown shelves left bare due to strike action
Supermarket warns that it could take a few days to restock shelves.
Red-dy set go: Auckland businesses gearing up
Excitement and nerves as bars, restaurants, cafes and gyms prepare for customers.
Christopher Niesche: The only real winners in the Black Friday splurge
The Black Friday hype has a few pitfalls, writes Christopher Niesche.
British 'athleisure' giant to open more shops in NZ
2nd store announcement in New Year "then we will look to open another eight stores" - CEO.
Online sales help The Warehouse as directors' fees increase
Pool of money for directors almost $1m a year at the retailer.
'Mass-consumerism makes an unfair world' says Trade Aid boss
$270 million in estimated turnover expected on tomorrow's Black Friday sales.
'Brave, challenging development': PwC Tower named winner
Community housing, hospital, tourism, supermarket and office buildings: winners
Need a wetsuit? Kathmandu warns of short supply due to supply chain
But Kathmandu says it is well prepared for Black Friday and Christmas trading periods.
Lockdown retail slump not as bad as feared
Locked-down Auckland led the slump in retail sales through the September quarter.
Retail NZ estimates $270m Black Friday spend-up
Retail NZ estimates a $270m turnover on Black Friday.
Kiwi Property's interim profit up 164%, tenants get $7.4m rent relief
Construction of Sylvia Park build to rent begun, 25-level LynnMall tower planned.
One in four commercial property lessees behind in rent
Rent collected by Auckland landlords on its due date slumped to 70 per cent in October.
Exclusive: ESR scientists reveal what's really in vaping products
"Clear discrepancies between ingredients listed and what we detected in the lab."
Toy titan LEGO sends warning to Countdown over Bricks campaign
LEGO is concerned with the "marketing and communication activity" around the campaign.
My Food Bag boosts profit, pays first dividend
The meal kit company also had an increase in active customer numbers.
Consumer credit card spending rises but is still below pre-Delta level, Kiwibank reports
Consumer credit card spending rises but is still below pre-Delta level, Kiwibank reports.
Businesses want 'assurance' on a firm opening date
Business groups express concerns about not having a firm reopening date.
Investore's net profit falls on valuation changes
Investore to spend $14m on a Bunnings car park, after a seismic report last year.