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Pharmacy sector says mass closures reality if urgent support from Government not given
Retail sales are falling by the day, the Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand says.
Beloved cheese-maker Zany Zeus plucked from collapse by Wattie's heir
The Zany Zeus brand was set to close down.
How business owners are taking responsibility to ensure social distancing
MBIE says it's the responsibility of small businesses to minimise Covid-19 risks.
Supermarkets call for calm after staff member punched
The incident occurred one week into lockdown.
Editorial: Supermarkets corner the produce sector
We say:Supermarkets are weathering the storm and staff deserve all the thanks we can give.
Coronavirus: Kmart sells fake tan as essential item - and no winter woolies
"I don't understand, fake tan and hair dye are essential items and kids clothing isn't."
Warehouse says 'huge demand' for essentials; Mitre 10 starts online orders
Only days after being able to sell essential goods, The Warehouse is facing huge demand.
How business is trying to survive the pandemic
This one key move might help many businesses stay afloat.
Troubled stationery chain Kikki.K moved into liquidation
Prior to liquidation, the retailer was placed into receivership last month.
One in every two hospitality venues in tourist hotspots may never re-open
Impacts of Covid-19 are far greater for those in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Kathmandu to raise $200 million to cushion Covid-19 blow
Kathmandu was yesterday placed into a trading halt ahead of the equity raise.
$100m-plus deal cleared: Costco takes next step to open first NZ store
The land bought by Costco is classified as sensitive.
Dire impact: Lockdown pulls retail spend to record-low territory
Spending through Paymark dropped more than 70 per cent on first day of lockdown.
Instacart, Amazon workers strike as jobs get riskier
Workers walk off the job at Instacart and Amazon warehouse.
The loophole retailers are using to operate during the lockdown
Some are using their Australian base to work around NZ's Covid-19 rules.
Retail NZ cautions buying online during lockdown
Uncertain outlook calls for break on non-essential online orders.
Hallenstein Glasson cancels dividend
The company says sales were up before disruption from Covid-19 set in.
Editorial: Covid 19 sends Kiwis digging
We say: Gardening skills could be a positive to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.
David Jones makes decision on closing stores
David Jones will close its small-format fashion stores.
Revealed: How non-essential businesses are making money despite the lockdown
'Pay it forward' initiative hopes to help keep businesses afloat.
Mad Butcher continues to trade despite lockdown order
Lockdown rules haven't stopped some stores from opening.
By the numbers: What Kiwis have been splurging on
Nielsen figures reveal some surprising items.
Warehouse Group explains NZX mishap
The company has cancelled the payment of its half-year dividend due next month.
What fast food is doing with leftover food scraps ahead of lockdown
A look at what businesses are doing with any leftover food ahead of the 4-week lockdown.
Warehouse could face $500k fine over market announcement
The retailer appears to have jumped the gun with its announcement.
Lockdown loss: Auckland city centre to lose $5 million a day
Heart of the City says lockdown a big blow for Auckland economy, but necessary.
Local Focus: 'Tonight I will have a cry and that's it'
The idea is to band the business community together. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Malls scrap some food court seats, eye issues running essential operations
"Health and operations are more important" - Campbell Barbour.
Commercial Bay grand opening canned due to coronavirus
Husk and Tommy Hilfiger were among the tenants waiting to open.
Trading halt: The Warehouse will go into lockdown, says MBIE
Claims The Warehouse is "bluffing" its way to an exemption.
'This isn't fair': Kiwis swarm supermarkets, alcohol stores before lockdown
Retailers are calling for people to be calm and shop normally.
Comment | Supermarket stampede: Your panic buying is putting others at risk
COMMENT: PM calls for calm. Sadly, frantic shoppers had other ideas.