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‘Retail is detail’: New Warehouse CEO shares his vision

Mark Stirton aims to enhance store merchandising and customer experience.

Opinion: Retail isn't dying, but it needs to build community to thrive

OPINION: Retail spending in New Zealand remains flat, with apparel sales down $6 million.

Police directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarification

Retailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.

Ikea, Resido build-to-rent, Drury a focus for Kiwi Property: full-year result

The long-awaited arrival of the global leader has retailers and shoppers excited.

Andrew Dickens: What's really to blame for Smith & Caughey's closure

OPINION: Smith and Caughey's on Queen Street is closing, upsetting many Aucklanders.

Regional revival as retail activity rises 0.8% across the March quarter

Almost all industries had their activity rise, although hardware did decline.

Inside the incredible rise and sad fall of Smith & Caughey’s – why it is closing for good

Despite a rescue attempt, Auckland's flagship store has faced a 'perfect storm'.

From Ikea to Kmart: The biggest building projects taking shape in Auckland

Huge new retail outlets opening this year and next are set to change Auckland's shops.

Red alert: What will it take to turn around The Warehouse?

Analysts describe the challenges ahead for NZ's largest retailer.

Minister pushes facial recognition software to prevent shoplifting

Facial recognition tech could help reduce retail crime. What limits should be in place?

Card spending falls by 0.8% in March, Stats NZ data reveal

Spending on durables, fuel and hospitality were all down.

'Tariff wars miss the point': Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray criticises US tariff plan

Zuru has factories in China, which is in line for a US tariff of 104%.

The Body Shop NZ owes $12 million, mall landlords among creditors

$147k was owed to employees, but all were paid during administration.

70 jobs lost as Body Shop NZ goes into liquidation, closes final stores

Body Shop NZ had 16 stores across New Zealand.

Failed buy-now-pay-later operator Laybuy relaunches under new owner

Laybuy went into receivership last year.

Hallensteins profit hit by tough NZ market

The wider business reported an increase in sales of 7.7% for the first half.