From dairy worker to retail boss - Carolyn Young on her priorities as head of Retail NZ
The sector is facing tough economic conditions and crime.
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Dairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to work
Dairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."
'They're taking their time': Robbers swap cars for power tools to break into stores
Ram raids are out, and a new M.O. is in. Plus: how offenders use police to help them.
Boxing Day spending flat, ‘disappointing’ result for retailers
Boxing Day spending was flat on last year but pre-Christmas spending pulled through.
Christmas Wonderland Store owner on filling the gap left by Kirkcaldie & Stains’ closure
The business started with an aim to bring the 'indulgence' of European Christmas to NZ.
Lift in Kiwis' pre-Christmas spending rings up $2.65b for month
Worldline data showed Kiwis' spending is up on last year in the countdown to Christmas.
Consumer confidence increases, but 'willingness to spend' remains low
A new ANZ survey is pointing to improving sentiment among consumers.
Retailers gear up for last-minute Christmas rush
But consumers remain under pressure from the higher cost of living.
'Shocked and horrified': Kmart apologises to Christmas shopper wrongly accused of theft
An Auckland woman says she had 'the worst shopping experience' of her life.
Watch: First look inside $310m Deloitte Centre, InterContinental Auckland luxury hotel
A new five-star hotel opens January 30. Deloitte will begin the shift from January 15.
Beaufort Watches founder on growing the ‘untouched’ Kiwi market
Beaufort Watches owner Robert Kwok says his passion is to share the craft of watchmaking.
Temu alleges Shein is using ‘mafia-style intimidation’ of suppliers to curtail rival retailer's growth
In the lawsuit, Temu alleges the actions were part of a 'desperate plan' hatched by Shein.
Dog toy resembling kiwi pulled from Mitre 10 shelves
A conservation group is praising the hardware store's move.
Retail spending up in November but retail outlook remains ‘cautious’
Stats NZ data showed card spending was up across all categories last month.
More Mitre 10 layoffs: 14 made redundant at North Shore HQ
A spokeswoman said those leaving were offered support.
Supie collapse: Potential buyers unlikely to continue operating
The grocery retailer went into voluntary administration and liquidation last month.
Cost of living hits customers as Woolworths NZ's profits slashed
The supermarket giant's revenue rose 4.5 per cent.
Costco prepares to launch car sales in NZ
The American retail giant has also launched vehicle sales in Queensland, Australia.
Colliers agent fined $1500 for unsatisfactory conduct
The buyer didn't go ahead but still lost her $45,000 deposit and $84,000 all up.
Kharl WiRepa prepares for second run at Paris Fashion Week
Māori designer is preparing to take five indigenous designers to French showcase in 2024.
Diana Clement: Biggest money mistakes people make when Christmas shopping
OPINION: Every year, retailers have a field day regarding our psychology at Christmas.
Redundancies, resignations hit biggest group of Mitre 10 Mega stores
'We needed to realign rosters to reflect current trading conditions.' - Cam Caithness
Richard Prebble: Slash red tape and watch the economy take flight
OPINION: But the new Government has inherited a mess.
How well is Bunnings doing here: what about its $401m loan?
Huge debt is owed to NZ Finance Holdings and stood at just $324m in 2022.
Black Friday: A hit or a miss for consumers and retailers?
Black Friday spending was down but some retailers came out with a win.
$3b landlord, Sylvia Park owner: How it has done in the past six months
Business has sold properties lately at Westgate and for Ikea's first store here.
Black Friday: Sales slump by 10 per cent - Retail NZ
Retail NZ says there were plenty of shoppers out and about - but they were buying less.
‘I’m disgusted’: Investors hit back at Warehouse board
Company under fire over customer service, loyalty schemes and struggling brand.
Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
Retail sales across NZ flat in September quarter
Tough slog for Kiwi shops confirmed in new statistics.
My Food Bag clawing back customers after profits drop 60pc
My Food Bag profits took a 60 per cent hit in its half-year results posted today.
Black Friday bargains: The game console offering money-saving deals
A third of Kiwis plan to spend more than $500 on Black Friday or during Black Week.
Liquor trust's $40m expansion kneecapped at first hurdle
The group says it will assess whether to proceed with three further applications.