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Skyping grannies dent petrol sales

Z Energy's boss says petrol consumption is falling in relation to increasing availability of broadband, which means people aren't popping in their cars for visits anymore.

Bullying allegations continue

Countdown competitor The Mad Butcher has made fresh allegations of bullying against the Australian-owned supermarket chain.

Postie Plus faces NZX suspension

GrabOne launches free coupons offering

Hallenstein profit down 40pc

Nando's operator in liquidation

Retail spending in Christchurch races ahead

No room for Mr Whippy?

The owner of the Mr Whippy master franchise says Auckland's frozen dessert market is close to reaching "saturation point".

Supermarket stoush could widen

New Zealand-owned supermarket operator Foodstuffs may be drawn into the stoush over claims suppliers are being bullied by Australian-owned Countdown supermarkets.

Warehouse raises $100m for push into financial services

The country's biggest listed retailer, successfully raised $100 million from institutional investors to help fund its drive into financial services.

Retailer's sales rise, profits fall

The Warehouse Group, New Zealand's biggest listed retailer, has reported half-year profit in line with guidance and a lift in sales across its various retail brands.

Warehouse to run finance

An industry body representing non-bank finance companies has welcomed The Warehouse's move into financial services and says it should bring greater competition for consumers.

Briscoes posts 10pc gain in annual profit

Sales up at The Warehouse, profits dip

Warehouse moves into world of finance

The Warehouse says it's setting up its own financial services operation with the aim of becoming a leader in the NZ field.

Countdown puts Lotto in checkouts

The queue to buy Lotto tickets at a separate supermarket counter after the weekend shopping could disappear as Countdown introduces checkout ticket sales.

Venture fund targets the kickstarter generation

A government-backed venture investment fund is looking to partner with angel investment groups and the public in crowd funding deals for local start-ups.

Dita De Boni: State owned supermarket idea has critics seeing red

After throwing the idea of government-owned supermarkets into the ring, I have been exhorted to visit North Korea (preferably permanently), writes Dita De Boni.