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Every parcel coming into NZ by post is screened by x-ray or sniffer dog but not every parcel has its value declaration vetted. Photo / Andrew Warner

BUSINESS

Retail NZ: GST cheating at border 'prolific'

23 Aug, 2019 5:53pm
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A Crackdown is urged but Customs denies that the issue is widespread.

The Warehouse expects to post profit between $73-$75 million. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

The Warehouse upgrades FY19 profit forecast

23 Aug, 2019 9:15am
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Country's largest retail company expects to post profit between $73-$75 million.

Countdown received a grant of close to $400,000 from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority to assist with costs associated with converting diesel trucks to electric. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Countdown rolls out fleet of electric vehicles

22 Aug, 2019 1:08pm
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Countdown received a grant from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.

Chemist Warehouse operates eight stores in New Zealand currently. Photo / Aimee Shaw

BUSINESS

Chemist Warehouse set to open one of its largest stores yet

22 Aug, 2019 7:00am
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Chemist Warehouse wants between 50 and 70 stores trading in this country.

Former West Auckland real estate agent Aaron Drever who once claimed to be earning $1 million a year has been declared bankrupt in the High Court. Photo / Brett Phibbs

BUSINESS

Million-dollar debts: Former estate agent, grocer declared bankrupt

21 Aug, 2019 11:40am
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Drever owed creditors more than $2 million.

Uber has 6500 registered drivers in New Zealand. Photo / Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

Uber plans to expand into six more NZ cities

21 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Uber set to expand to Rotorua, Taupō, Napier, New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Nelson.

New Zealand's hands-off approach to vetting parcel makes it easy for importers to falsify the value of the goods coming into this country, retail analysts say. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Importers dodging GST, gaining 15% advantage 'prolific' issue

20 Aug, 2019 6:20pm
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Trade Me says it will crackdown on illicit importers - if Customs does.

BUSINESS

Are fuel loyalty and discount schemes being used as a substitute for competitive prices?

20 Aug, 2019 2:03pm
3 minutes to read

The "illusion" of getting a discount rather than getting the best price.

Anne Fulton (left) and Jo Mills, founders of Fuel50. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Fuel50 raises $21 million, reveals next stage of expansion

19 Aug, 2019 3:53pm
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Company plans to expands its teams based overseas in next 12 months.

Daniel Buckley started in the role of 2 Cheap Cars CEO on August 15. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Used car retailer 2 Cheap Cars appoints Huffer founder as CEO

19 Aug, 2019 2:24pm
2 minutes to read

Daniel Buckley has made the move to the used car industry.

Simon Hetherington and Jack Greene, founders of Wears. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small Business: Underwear on subscription? Aucklanders start brief business

19 Aug, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

The business was thought up on a beach in Mexico.

Followers of Viya, a Chinese online live-streaming shopping celebrity, spent big when she operated from Auckland on Friday.

BUSINESS

Chinese celebrity sells $30m of Kiwi goods in four hours

19 Aug, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

10 million Chinese consumers watched the livestream. And they spent their money.

Georgia McGillivray, chief executive of The Social Club. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Revealed: Secrets of NZ's influencer marketing industry

16 Aug, 2019 6:05pm
6 minutes to read

Industry predicted to be worth US$6.5 billion by the end of 2019.

Fashion as a retail sector had the largest increase in spending in Auckland city centre in the second quarter of the year. Photo / NZME

BUSINESS

Booming fashion scene boosts retail trade in Auckland city centre in second quarter

15 Aug, 2019 6:09pm
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Spending in the city centre has increased by 17.5 per cent in the last five years.

Group sales were $286.7 million in the 12 months to August 1. Photo / Sarah Ivey

BUSINESS

Hallenstein Glasson forecasts increase in annual profit

12 Aug, 2019 9:31am
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Profit rises on higher sales.

Rachel Virtue, founder of Auckland clothing retailer Virtueswim. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Fashion to dive for: Swimwear maker's bold plans

12 Aug, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Small business founder says swim suits are designed for one type of person.

Richard Emerson, the brains behind Dunedin-based brewer Emerson's. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

The Godfather of craft: Man who changed NZ brewing

10 Aug, 2019 12:30pm
17 minutes to read

How Richard Emerson's beer journey has shaped the country's beer industry.

Metro Albert Street is Countdown's first small-format supermarket to open in metropolitan cities. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Countdown plans first small-format city store for Commercial Bay

9 Aug, 2019 11:34am
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First of a string of planned Metro Countdown stores will open in Auckland in December.

Ben & Jerry's is expanding its store footprint in New Zealand. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Ben & Jerry's to open first cashless store in NZ

9 Aug, 2019 9:10am
3 minutes to read

Ice cream chain bringing slice of American retail to New Zealand.

TravelPharm's Auckland Airport stores have closed. Photo / TravelPharm website

BUSINESS

Auckland health store chain shuts stores, staff left in lurch

8 Aug, 2019 6:26pm
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Pharmacy chain TravelPharm has closed its Auckland stores.

Solar company GridFree was founded last summer. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Zero to million dollars: DIY solar start-up creaming it after one year in business

5 Aug, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Founder of Auckland-based GridFree says solar is a growing market.

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

2 Aug, 2019 5:47pm
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Technology is set to revolutionise how we shop.

Aucklander Levi Due last month flew to Chicago to receive McDonald's President Award - awarded to one per cent of the company's top employees. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

From fries fryer to top McDonald's award: Kiwi's rise through ranks

2 Aug, 2019 5:42pm
4 minutes to read

After 16 years with McDonald's, Aucklander Levi Due has received a top accolade.

Sephora's data breach effected its online customers in eight markets, including New Zealand. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Sephora customers' data surfaces on the dark web

2 Aug, 2019 12:26pm
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About 3.7 million Sephora users' data is available on the dark web.

A lack of desire to spend on discretionary items by consumers has put many retailers on edge. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Over 50% of retail traders miss sales targets in last quarter

1 Aug, 2019 6:21pm
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No sign of the sector getting any easier to operate in.

A scene from Netflix's The Crown - one of the most expensive series to produce in history, with a budget in excess of US$100 million. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Netflix price hike: NZ 'victim of being the little guy'

1 Aug, 2019 6:12pm
4 minutes to read

Analysts weigh in.

TheMarket is the group's first significant investment into world of e-commerce. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

The Warehouse launches $12m online venture TheMarket

1 Aug, 2019 8:35am
5 minutes to read

The Warehouse Group is taking a bet on the platform to hold share of internet market.

Pak'nSave operator Foodstuffs says Woolworths is using ‘anti-competition’ tactics to stop it from opening a supermarket close to Countdown Highland Park. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Supermarket stoush: Kiwis and Aussies face off

31 Jul, 2019 6:11pm
4 minutes to read

Foodstuffs takes on Woolworths over restraint of trade clause.

Farmers workers picket for higher wages and better working conditions. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Retail sector in 'throes of unprecedented battle for living wages'

31 Jul, 2019 6:10pm
3 minutes to read

Eight hundred retail workers taken part in a organised protest at St Lukes shopping mall.

Antonia Horrocks, Commerce Commission general manager of competition and consumer.

BUSINESS

Misleading 'pressure tactics' have got to go, consumer watchdog says

31 Jul, 2019 7:00am
3 minutes to read

Commerce Commission says it will be following online retailers thoroughly.

Cotton On Group stores located in Albany Mega Centre in Auckland's North Shore. Photo / Google

BUSINESS

Cotton On workers, union accuse retailer of 'wage theft'

30 Jul, 2019 8:55am
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Cotton On refutes the claims.

The data breach affected customers in eight countries. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Sephora breach: NZ customers offered free sub to data monitoring service

30 Jul, 2019 8:26am
2 minutes to read

Personal details of French cosmetics retailers' online customers have been leaked.

Michael Schreiber, chief executive of Australian entertainment company Funlab. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Funlab plans to invest $30m in NZ, double its attractions footprint

30 Jul, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Company operating venues popular for Tinder dates expanding throughout New Zealand.

Hannah Hong, founder of Lemon & Beaker. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Small Business: Auckland skincare start-up's global ambitions

29 Jul, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Lemon & Beaker hopes China lifting animal testing regulation will benefit brand.

The cost of shoplifting has now reached a

BUSINESS

Theft a $3 billion issue for NZ and Australian retailers

26 Jul, 2019 5:53pm
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In-store theft has now reached "crisis points" for retailers.

The Warehouse Group operates more than 250 stores throughout New Zealand. Photo / File

BUSINESS

The Warehouse Group upgrades earnings guidance

26 Jul, 2019 8:21am
3 minutes to read

New Zealand's largest retail company expects better full year result.

Ziena Jalil, consulting partner at SenateSHJ. Photo / NZME

BUSINESS

Organisations' workforces need to reflect ethnic makeup of society: business leader

24 Jul, 2019 4:20pm
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Much to gain from a diverse and inclusive workforce, former diplomat says.

BUSINESS

Toy importer slapped with $45k fine for selling unsafe Peppa Pig-style toys

22 Jul, 2019 10:43am
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First Mart pleaded guilty to one charge under the Fair Trading Act.

General Pants operates 54 stores throughout Australia. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Streetwear retailer set to open multiple NZ stores NZ this year

22 Jul, 2019 10:02am
3 minutes to read

General Pants' first New Zealand store will open in Auckland in October.

Zerobags makes reusable bags from parachutes that can no longer be used. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Christchurch company turning old parachutes into shopping bags

22 Jul, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Zerobag is a local Christchurch-based company that makes reusable bags.

Benjamin Vuchot, Sephora president of the Asia Pacific region. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Sephora boss opens up about French cosmetics giant's plans for NZ

20 Jul, 2019 9:15am
5 minutes to read

Benjamin Vuchot says New Zealand will have seven Sephora stores in the next five years.

Mahima Shokeen, former store manager at Jory Henley. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Staff sacked 'without warning', then boss starts new company

19 Jul, 2019 6:00pm
6 minutes to read

Migrant worker made redundant claims director purposely put company into liquidation.

Graeme Hart, pictured with his wife Robyn in 2017.

BUSINESS

The $10b man: Graeme Hart's wealth surges by another $1b

18 Jul, 2019 6:13pm
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Bloomberg's latest Billionaire Index has been released.

BUSINESS

Is British sandwich giant heading to NZ?

17 Jul, 2019 6:17pm
4 minutes to read

Pret a Manger is a well-known chain in the UK and US and may soon be here.

The policy statement is voluntary but Government says it could introduce a mandatory measure. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Safer-furniture ratings? Voluntary standard announced

17 Jul, 2019 4:00pm
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Minister of Consumer Affairs says furniture sold in this country needs to be safer.

Simon West take on the role of CEO on August 2. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

The Warehouse Group appoints CEO for Torpedo7

17 Jul, 2019 3:53pm
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Simon West will be appointed chief executive of outdoor gear chain Torpedo7.

BUSINESS

Small business confidence still down

17 Jul, 2019 10:24am
3 minutes to read

Economic measure indicates uncertainty among SMEs similar to that just before GFC.

BUSINESS

The Warehouse to tackle Asos with new shopping website

16 Jul, 2019 1:33pm
5 minutes to read

The NZX-listed retailer is gearing up to launch TheMarket next month.

Designer Wardrobe, co-founded by Donielle Brooke, started as an online marketplace. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Why this fashion company is moving into the rental market

15 Jul, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Former hairdresser and Midnight Youth drummer band together to form clothing marketplace.

Lindsay Rowles, Foodstuffs North Island general manager. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Meet the man who's watching how we shop - and eat

13 Jul, 2019 12:30pm
9 minutes to read

How changing consumer needs are transforming the supermarket and grocery industry.

American restaurant chain Popeyes specialises in spicy fried chicken. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Nine fast food brands that need to come to NZ

11 Jul, 2019 6:30pm
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POLL: With Taco Bell's NZ arrival around the corner, here's some others on our wishlist.

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq will house arcade machines and mini theme park rides. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

'Glastonbury meets Cirque du Soleil': New bar hits Auckland

11 Jul, 2019 8:02am
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Quirky nightlight concept Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq to make NZ debut.

Fast food operator plans to open 60 Taco Bell stores in New Zealand and Australia in the next five years. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Beers, beans and burritos: Everything we know about Taco Bell's NZ launch

10 Jul, 2019 7:27pm
4 minutes to read

New Lynn is set to get a Taco Bell, says Restaurant Brands outgoing chairman.

Deep Creek Brewery began in the garage of one of its founders in 2011. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

From a Kiwi garage to China: Local beer an export hit

10 Jul, 2019 6:35pm
4 minutes to read

Company born in a garage is carting large volumes of funky flavoured beers to China.

Aucklander questions Better Burger's 'halal' cooking policies. Photo / Brett Phibbs

BUSINESS

Halal row: Customer's fury over Better Burger's 'contaminated' cooking

9 Jul, 2019 6:44pm
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Customer watched as 'halal' meat cooked on same grill as bacon.

Chris Wilesmith will join Mitre 10 as its chief executive in early September. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Mitre 10 appoints new CEO

9 Jul, 2019 12:25pm
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Australian retail executive Chris Wilesmith will join Mitre 10 in September.

Cactus Outdoor has acquired Albion Clothing for an undisclosed amount. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Cactus Outdoor acquires one of NZ's last large-scale manufacturers

9 Jul, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Christchurch clothing brand buys into apparel manufacturing facility.

DB Breweries will take over the rights to distribution of Kingfisher in New Zealand and Australia. Photo / Kingfisher

BUSINESS

DB Breweries acquires licensing rights to India's much-loved Kingfisher brand

8 Jul, 2019 12:21pm
3 minutes to read

From 2020, Kingfisher beer will distributed by DB Breweries in New Zealand and Australia.

Eager shoppers queuing ahead of the Sephora store opening in Charleston Square in Australia. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Sephora reveals NZ store opening date

8 Jul, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Sephora will open its first New Zealand store this month.

Annah Stretton is the namesake designer behind the fashion chain. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Fashion designers set up wellness brand for Kiwi pets

7 Jul, 2019 3:30pm
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Designer behind namesake fashion chain has ventured into a new industry.

First Union says H&M staff are struggling to

BUSINESS

H&M workers take partial-strike action

6 Jul, 2019 7:01am
3 minutes to read

Auckland H&M stores are in a dire state following partial strike action by staff.

Administrator of Bennetts Bookstores says the chain will continue to trade. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Bennetts book store chain placed into administration

5 Jul, 2019 6:09pm
2 minutes to read

New Zealand book store chain has appointed an administrator.