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![Outlook for retail remains dire - 6700 businesses at risk of closing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Outlook for retail remains dire - 6700 businesses at risk of closing
Just 10,000 of retail businesses are said to be stable in the current environment.
![Loosen up: Level 1 can't come quick enough for bars and eateries](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Loosen up: Level 1 can't come quick enough for bars and eateries
Hospitality popping the champagne for alert level 1, but recovery still a long way off.
![Burger Fuel closes Shake Out store due to Covid-19](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Burger Fuel closes Shake Out store due to Covid-19
The store was Burger Fuel's first franchised Shake Out.
![Bunnings closing 7 stores, 145 jobs affected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Bunnings closing 7 stores, 145 jobs affected
The consultation process has ended in a decision to close the stores.
![Why Nido founder didn't lose sleep over pandemic setback](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Why Nido founder didn't lose sleep over pandemic setback
Vinod Kumar reveals Nido's expansion plans after superstore's Auckland opening.
![Small Business: How Wellington Chocolate Factory was inspired by Melbourne's coffee scene](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Small Business: How Wellington Chocolate Factory was inspired by Melbourne's coffee scene
Wellington Chocolate Factory founder Gabe Davidson talks ethical business practices.
![Watch: First look inside Commercial Bay - opening date revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Watch: First look inside Commercial Bay - opening date revealed
The Auckland CBD shopping centre will open for first time next month.
![Scott Pritchard on the billion dollar Commercial Bay project near completion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Scott Pritchard on the billion dollar Commercial Bay project near completion
Scott Pritchard, CEO of Precinct Properties, discusses the billion-dollar Commercial Bay project.
![Fizzy drink company powers on with expansion plans despite Covid-19](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fizzy drink company powers on with expansion plans despite Covid-19
Six Barrel Soda Co hopes to sign major deals in the US and Canada this year.
![Axed senior Kathmandu manager claims Covid-19 restructure was unfair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Axed senior Kathmandu manager claims Covid-19 restructure was unfair
The ERA heard that Kathmandu's restructure happened quickly.
![Target closes 167 stores in massive company restructure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Target closes 167 stores in massive company restructure
Target has announced major changes in Australia.
![Hospitality faces long, tough winter, recovery 'years away'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Hospitality faces long, tough winter, recovery 'years away'
Hospitality sector 'at least five years' away from bouncing back to what it was.
![Watch: Employee 'left shaken', harassed over contact tracing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Watch: Employee 'left shaken', harassed over contact tracing
Employee 'left shaken' after being harassed by customer over contact tracing.
![Could this be Graeme Hart's next move? Kraft Heinz explores asset sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Could this be Graeme Hart's next move? Kraft Heinz explores asset sale
New Zealand and Australian assets said to be worth $1 billion.
![Do you need to give your contact details to retail stores?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Do you need to give your contact details to retail stores?
Retailers and shoppers are confused about whether they need to hand over their details.
![The Warehouse to shut North Shore store, 40 staff affected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
The Warehouse to shut North Shore store, 40 staff affected
Staff could move to work in other stores nearby.
![Kate Hawkesby: Shops need to get in line](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Kate Hawkesby: Shops need to get in line
Comment: 'We've been so brow-beaten by rules that we can't think for ourselves anymore'.
![Confusion over coffee to go - do they still need your phone number](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Confusion over coffee to go - do they still need your phone number
Counter service at cafes and bars is being re-considered under alert level 2.
![Customers flout social distancing at Kmart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Customers flout social distancing at Kmart
Chaos as Sylvia Park’s Kmart customers flout social distancing. Video / Supplied
![Michael Hill International appoints new temporary boss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Michael Hill International appoints new temporary boss
CFO becomes acting CEO at listed jewellery retail business
![Alert level 2 opens with major spending, but businesses cautious](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Alert level 2 opens with major spending, but businesses cautious
Businesses are cautiously optimistic about the uptick in sales.
![Revealed: Where we're spending our money after lockdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Revealed: Where we're spending our money after lockdown
Supermarkets have been making significantly more money than last year.
![DB Breweries offers financial support package for hospitality](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
DB Breweries offers financial support package for hospitality
Brewing company announces package to help its customers get back on their feet.
![Big brother tech to help businesses comply with contact tracing rules](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Big brother tech to help businesses comply with contact tracing rules
Facial recognition will help businesses operate under Ministry of Health rules.
![Smiths City set to be sold, seven stores to close](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Smiths City set to be sold, seven stores to close
Seven Smiths City stores will close as part of takeover deal. Video / File
![Contact tracing level 2 rule 'flip-flop' hasn't helped - Retail NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Contact tracing level 2 rule 'flip-flop' hasn't helped - Retail NZ
Contact-tracing change left some retailers confused.
![Editorial: How you can make a difference and help businesses survive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Editorial: How you can make a difference and help businesses survive
WE SAY:Let's provide targeted support that gets money flowing and kick starts the economy.
![Michael Hill to close three stores in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Michael Hill to close three stores in NZ
Further store closures are likely across all markets.
![Live: Level 2 buzz! Hairdresser queues, NZ back in business - but bumpy road ahead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Live: Level 2 buzz! Hairdresser queues, NZ back in business - but bumpy road ahead
New Zealand comes fully alive again with queues already for hairdressers - and on roads.