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Peter Robb created a batting net and has enlisted Brendon McCullum to help him sell it. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Top cricketer teams up with small Auckland company

20 Jan, 2020 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Cricket product designed for Black Caps hopefuls has caught the eye of former captain.

Concern grows over empty streets in Newmarket following the opening of mall operator Scentre Group's redeveloped and expanded Westfield shopping mall. Photo / NZME

BUSINESS

Glitzy mall gobbles up business in Auckland's Newmarket

18 Jan, 2020 5:00am
10 minutes to read

Streets that were once thriving shopping lanes in Newmarket are now decimated.

Fashion designer Karen Walker. Photo / Leon Menzies

BUSINESS

Karen Walker's The Department Store closing after 10 years in business

17 Jan, 2020 5:53pm
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The fashion designer confirmed the store will close.

My Auto Shop founder Andy Bowie (left) and Sasha Mates. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Uber Eats for car repairs: Kiwi entrepreneur's bold idea

16 Jan, 2020 5:50pm
4 minutes to read

New service modelled on Uber Eats.

Ao Air says its masks could be used to protect firefighters and emergency services in the aftermath of the Australian bush fires. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

How this Kiwi company could help bushfire clean-up

13 Jan, 2020 6:00pm
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Company claims its in-development masks are 50 times more effective than others.

Manta7 has had its water bike on display at CES this week. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Interest sky-high in Kiwi firm's hydro e-bike

13 Jan, 2020 5:44pm
4 minutes to read

Manta5 was one of three NZ companies at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The opening of Sephora's Queen Street store in July last year. Photo / Sylvie Whinray

BUSINESS

Confirmed! Another Sephora store for Auckland

13 Jan, 2020 10:58am
2 minutes to read

Global beauty giant has confirmed Auckland shopping mall as second location.

Bzigo's mosquito zapping laser is expected to go on sale in the middle of 2021. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

10 of the wackiest gadgets at CES

9 Jan, 2020 11:00am
9 minutes to read

Robo pets, belly fat scanners and TV screen top hats: innovations set to hit the market.

BUSINESS

Uber teams up with Hyundai on flying taxi plan

7 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
4 minutes to read

First mass producer of flying vehicles announced.

Tickets for public transport such as buses are now available on the Uber app. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Uber unveils ticketing business at CES tech show

7 Jan, 2020 9:36am
3 minutes to read

The company is understood to be in discussions with Auckland Transport.

International scammers are now increasingly targeting New Zealanders. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

How scammers get your details - and how to stop them

6 Jan, 2020 5:00am
11 minutes to read

A look inside the world of scammers and the red flags you should watch out for.

Brendan Seal, founder of Urbn Vino. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Boyhood crush: City winemaker living dream of hand-making wine

4 Jan, 2020 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Man behind Dunedin's urban winery is making wine the traditional way.

BUSINESS

High Court rules against breakaway Wendy's franchisee

3 Jan, 2020 5:00pm
4 minutes to read

More than $5 million, plus interest, owed to the owner of the Wendy's ice cream franchise.

BUSINESS

Leading questions: My Food Bag boss Kevin Bowler on why NZ needs to take climate change 'seriously'

3 Jan, 2020 7:30am
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Kevin Bowler talks bagging potatoes as a student, climate change and death of the selfie.

BUSINESS

New Year's resolution? Ten tips for starting your own business

2 Jan, 2020 5:00am
9 minutes to read

Think, plan, research and be passionate - 10 tips for starting your own business.

BUSINESS

New Year Honours: Tony Carter's advice for aspiring directors, looking back on 30 years

31 Dec, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

One of the country's most experienced directors reflects on the past 30 years.

Inside Mighty Ape's fulfillment centre in Silverdale. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Kiwi e-commerce retailer has Amazon-like 'bumper' December

30 Dec, 2019 3:04pm
4 minutes to read

Mighty Ape says sales in December are up more than 20 per cent year-on-year.

Mondelez New Zealand managing director Cara Liebrock. Photo / Alex Burton

BUSINESS

How the love of brands landed Cadbury exec a sweet-toothed career

28 Dec, 2019 5:00am
11 minutes to read

Biscuits and lollies, next shelves Mondelez looks to dominate in New Zealand.

Shopping and payment of the future will utilise biometric and facial scanning technology. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Retail 2.0: A look at shopping of the future

27 Dec, 2019 5:50pm
12 minutes to read

Technology is set to revolutionise how we shop.

Spending on Boxing Day this year increased by 3.9 per cent. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Boxing Day spending rises, but dwarfed by Black Friday

27 Dec, 2019 5:43pm
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Kiwis spent more than last year, but not as much as on Black Friday.

BUSINESS

Why brewing giant Lion visited Tesla and Amazon in America

24 Dec, 2019 5:24pm
6 minutes to read

Changing face of New Zealand's drinks industry, and how brewing giants are adapting.

Native Sparkling has raised $200,000 in its Series A equity raise. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Alcoholic sparkling water start-up's plans revealed

24 Dec, 2019 5:13pm
4 minutes to read

Native Sparkling tapping into opportunities in the millennial drinks market.

Left to right: Grassene co-founders Faisal Attayee, Arjun Bhargava and Arjun Narayanan. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small Business: 'Cannabis inspired' soft drink and the company preparing to create edibles

23 Dec, 2019 5:50pm
5 minutes to read

The country's first herbal cannabis soda hits the market.

BUSINESS

Last-minute Christmas shop sees malls around the country 'at capacity'

22 Dec, 2019 1:50pm
4 minutes to read

Last weekend before Christmas proven to be a busy one for mall operators.

As early or late as possible in day is the general rule for avoiding crowds in shops at this time of the year.

BUSINESS

So, maybe today's NOT the day to go to the mall

22 Dec, 2019 8:08am
3 minutes to read

Data shows the quietest - and busiest - times to hit shopping malls.

Westfield expects Saturday to be one of its busiest shopping days the season. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Last-minute Xmas shoppers beware! 'Pandemonium' in NZ malls

20 Dec, 2019 5:46pm
4 minutes to read

This week is tipped to be busiest week of the year for malls and retailers.

The matter is now before the courts. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Mystery shop sting: Pak'nSave caught 'overcharging' customers

19 Dec, 2019 5:45pm
3 minutes to read

The supermarket faces 12 charges under the Fair Trading Act.

David Ross photographed in 2013 outside the Wellington District Court. Photo / Mark Mitchell

BUSINESS

Not welcome here: Manawatū says no to Ponzi artist David Ross

18 Dec, 2019 5:55pm
4 minutes to read

Man who ran ponzi scheme is set to be released from prison in February.

Jump by Uber will put 655 e-bikes on Auckland streets in February. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Uber to launch e-bikes in Auckland in February

17 Dec, 2019 10:00am
4 minutes to read

Uber to expand offering in transport market.

A small portion of Kiwis say they will do their Christmas shopping in stores this year. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

The lie that Kiwis are telling themselves this Christmas

16 Dec, 2019 12:33pm
5 minutes to read

Data reveals Kiwis intentions but analyst say that will not necessarily ring true.

Ash and Murdoch Razmi, brothers and co-founders of Bootleg Jerky. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small Business: Craft movement spills over into jerky

16 Dec, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Bootleg Jerky tapping into a growing market in the United States.

Pernod Ricard will next year close its Auckland bottling facility. Photo / Greg Bowker

BUSINESS

Pernod Ricard doubles profit amid pending plant closure

12 Dec, 2019 5:43pm
3 minutes to read

Millstream Equities has posted its earnings for the year.

Designer Wardrobe chief executive Ruby Morgan, with co-founders Aidan Bartlett and Donielle Brooke.

BUSINESS

Designer Wardrobe completes latest funding round, looks to expand business

12 Dec, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Second-hand and rental marketplace ahead of pre-loved fashion curve.

DHL says the busy delivery period kicked off a month earlier this year. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

How DHL plans to deal with big rise in e-commerce trade this Christmas

11 Dec, 2019 5:38pm
4 minutes to read

International courier company anticipates more than 35 million parcels in December.

L'Oreal New Zealand's pharmacy sales roles have been 'disestablished'. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Why L'Oreal is laying off staff in NZ

10 Dec, 2019 5:53pm
5 minutes to read

Chemist Warehouse, online retailers cited as reasons for change within sector.

Angus Black, general manager of meat manufacturer Harrington's. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small Business: Why vegan options won't spoil niche meat party

9 Dec, 2019 5:40pm
4 minutes to read

Angus Black says vegan meats are not threat to primary industries.

Pernod Ricard will close its Auckland facility that bottles local wine brands, including Brancott Estate.

BUSINESS

Ninety jobs to go as Pernod Ricard closes Tamaki site

8 Dec, 2019 1:00pm
4 minutes to read

E tū union says redundant staff have been offered roles in Australia.

Yeastie Boys co-founder and creative director Stu McKinlay. Photo / Mark Mitchell

BUSINESS

Yeastie Boys seeking fresh capital

6 Dec, 2019 5:51pm
5 minutes to read

Kiwi craft beer market darling is eyeing "worldwide expansion".

Invivo co-founders Rob Cameron and Tim Lightbourne (right) with Sarah Jessica Parker. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Sarah Jessica Parker joins board of Kiwi wine company

6 Dec, 2019 5:01am
4 minutes to read

The Sex and the City star is also a shareholder.

Christopher Hilton, Beam vice president of corporate affairs. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Hundreds of e-scooters en route to Auckland

4 Dec, 2019 5:43pm
4 minutes to read

Singapore-base Beam has grand plans to be the next Lime.

New World Pukekohe will soon begin trialling high-tech shopping trolleys. Photo / Peter Meecham

BUSINESS

High-tech in the shopping aisles: 'Self-checkout' trolleys make debut

3 Dec, 2019 5:47pm
4 minutes to read

Self-checkout is set to become even easier.

Some retailers have Cyber Monday sales, others have extended their Black Friday offers. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Black Friday booms but what about retail's Cyber Monday?

2 Dec, 2019 6:00pm
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The third flash sales day in four weeks but is it redundant with uptake online.

New Zealanders spent $652 million over the Black Friday weekend. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Black Friday dwarfs Boxing Day as Kiwis spend $250 million

2 Dec, 2019 12:05pm
3 minutes to read

Over the weekend, Kiwis spent $652 million.

BUSINESS

Small Business: Summer sees sales take-off for Auckland print company

2 Dec, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Glenn Jones talks being an artist in an increasingly digital world.

Black Friday bargains are not always a good buy. Photo / NZME

BUSINESS

Black Friday warning: Which products go up in price

29 Nov, 2019 5:52am
6 minutes to read

Double check prices for perfumes, and televisions, PriceSpy warns.

Black Friday is a permanent fixture in New Zealand's retail calendar. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Black Friday guide: Where to find the best deals

28 Nov, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Black Friday has "taken on a life of its own".

Shopbop was acquired by Amazon in 2006. Image / shopbop.com

BUSINESS

Why Amazon's online marketplace Shopbop has stopped shipping to NZ

26 Nov, 2019 6:03pm
4 minutes to read

Shopbop will no longer service New Zealand, and others could follow.

BUSINESS

What NZX retailers expect from Christmas trading as Black Friday beckons

26 Nov, 2019 5:43pm
6 minutes to read

Some of the country's largest retailers hope good weather will keep shoppers spend-happy.

Online shopping orders at Countdown have increased by 38 per cent in the last quarter. Photo / File

BUSINESS

'Dark store': The Countdown where you won't find any customers

26 Nov, 2019 7:46am
4 minutes to read

The closed store will be used as a warehouse to service online orders.

Stacey Gillies says to get a bargain shoppers need to research and plan purchases. Photo / Facebook

BUSINESS

She shops for a living. Here are her Black Friday tips.

25 Nov, 2019 11:53am
5 minutes to read

With Black Friday days away, personal shopper Stacey Gillies shares ways to bag a bargain.

Holly Sutich and Bradley Hagan founded Phoric while they were studying at university. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Students launch natural energy drinks firm

25 Nov, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Students' dependency on energy drinks sparks business idea.

Anders Skoe, chief executive of Trade Me. Photo / Alex Burton

BUSINESS

Former Arctic soldier Anders Skoe steering Trade Me into new growth territory

23 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Skoe says New Zealand and Norway are similar, making his transition to Trade Me easy.

The Warehouse Group's share price has increased by more than 30 per cent this year. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Warehouse Group open to buying retail chains: CEO

22 Nov, 2019 5:42pm
4 minutes to read

Bricks and mortar retail still part of the company's move to embrace online.

David Jones will close and shrink some of its Australian stores following dwindling sales across the ditch. Photo / Brett Phibbs

BUSINESS

Death of the department store? David Jones downsizing store footprint

21 Nov, 2019 5:42pm
5 minutes to read

Australian department store chain today opened its first Auckland store.

Retail chain Postie has been sold to Australian private equity firm Allegro Funds for an undisclosed sum. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Postie sold to Australian private equity firm Allegro

21 Nov, 2019 5:38pm
3 minutes to read

Greenlit Brands sold the chain to Allegro.

Newmarket local Julie and her daughter Danielle had queued outside the David Jones store since 5:30am. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Massive queues as David Jones opens first Auckland store

21 Nov, 2019 9:39am
4 minutes to read

A look inside the Australian department store chain's 7000sq m Auckland store.

The acquisition gives Lion a significant presence in the US craft beer market. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Brewing giant Lion acquires American craft beer brewer

21 Nov, 2019 7:39am
4 minutes to read

Acquisition sees Lion grow its presence in the US market.

Dale Clements, who was appointed general manager of Ocho last month. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Dunedin chocolate company Ocho moves on Cadbury closure 'opportunity'

20 Nov, 2019 5:45pm
5 minutes to read

"Had Cadbury carried on, Ocho would have remained a small artisan business."

Young executives bring a competitive advantage to an organisation, says Eagle Technology's Graeme Henderson. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Deloitte Top 200: How young executives can thrive in the modern business world

19 Nov, 2019 2:36pm
2 minutes to read

Young executives have unique advantages over their older peers, one man says.

McDonald's will pay holiday wage arrears dating back up to 10 years. Photo / Christopher Dilts

BUSINESS

McDonald's owes thousands of staff 'up to $90m' in unpaid holiday pay

18 Nov, 2019 12:00pm
4 minutes to read

McDonald's says it is yet to calculate how much is owed to staff.

Pernod Ricard will close its Auckland production facility that produces Brancott Estate wine. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Pernod Ricard to close Tamaki site, 90 jobs at stake

18 Nov, 2019 8:53am
2 minutes to read

Production facility making Brancott Estate and Stoneleigh wines will close.

Toby Downs (right) and Tataiarangi Baker came up with the idea for Gifteen this year. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Thirteen-year-olds start gifting site in time for Christmas

18 Nov, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Business was started to stop founders' parents 'buying them gifts they did not want'.