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Dire impact: Lockdown pulls retail spend to record-low territory
Spending through Paymark dropped more than 70 per cent on first day of lockdown.
Spending through Paymark dropped more than 70 per cent on first day of lockdown.
Workers walk off the job at Instacart and Amazon warehouse.
Some are using their Australian base to work around NZ's Covid-19 rules.
Uncertain outlook calls for break on non-essential online orders.
The company says sales were up before disruption from Covid-19 set in.
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David Jones will close its small-format fashion stores.
'Pay it forward' initiative hopes to help keep businesses afloat.
Lockdown rules haven't stopped some stores from opening.
A look at what businesses are doing with any leftover food ahead of the 4-week lockdown.
The retailer appears to have jumped the gun with its announcement.
Heart of the City says lockdown a big blow for Auckland economy, but necessary.
The idea is to band the business community together. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
"Health and operations are more important" - Campbell Barbour.
Husk and Tommy Hilfiger were among the tenants waiting to open.
Claims The Warehouse is "bluffing" its way to an exemption.
Retailers are calling for people to be calm and shop normally.
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"It's people like me that are going to be looking after you when you're at your lowest."
The nightclub sector is drying up while food-based operators are believed to be worse hit.
Delay in supermarket opening times implemented as shoppers continue to "panic buy".
Planning for worst-case scenario proves crucial as global Covid-19 pandemic worsens.
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Newmarket Business Association boss Mark Knoff-Thomas has seen the impact first-hand.
Brewing company takes smashed avocado to new heights.
The move comes after indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned.
Retail NZ says now is better time than ever to shop locally.
Event Cinemas, Hoyts tight-lipped on the blow to ticket sales.
Retail NZ CEO Greg Harford speaks to Newstalk ZB on the call for banks to remove contactless payment fees amid the coronavirus pandemic. Audio / Newstalk ZB
Banks are facing mounting pressure to drop charges on contactless payments.