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'Recession can't be ruled out': Sluggish retail data points to tough year ahead

New data shows retail had a slow start to year. It will only get tougher, economists say.

Ikea land-seller Kiwi Property Group: Opening the financial books

"Pipeline of development opportunities one of the most exciting in the company's history".

Budget 2022: Move to stop supermarkets blocking rival stores hailed

The new law could help parties challenge the Countdown/Foodstuffs duopoly.

Woolworths wins 'landmark' $325,000 costs award

Spreydon Lodge, which owns land next door, had objected to the Woolworths development.

Cheaper costs and chaos: What is The Chemist Warehouse effect?

If you are shopping at The Chemist Warehouse, here are some tips to make it less chaotic.

Global retailer reopening new 'live' store in $15m renovation

Nathan Male of Metro Commercial leased the premises to the global retailer.

Countdown vs Foodstuffs: What's cheaper, from where

A look at staple groceries - what's cheaper, where and by how much.

The Warehouse considers its grocery options

The Warehouse has reported a mixed performance over the third quarter.

Sneak peek: First look inside $100m-plus Costco NZ store today

Media being invited into new 1.4ha store at Westgate on Auckland's northwest fringes.

Services sector rebounds after Omicron outbreak

Economy to recover this quarter despite ongoing rough patches.

Vape chain opens 100 stores: How Shosha became one of NZ's largest retailers

Shosha harbours no guilt for growing its business at any potential risk of public health.

All hands to the pump: How OfficeMax survives Covid's mass disruption

Office supplies retailer forced to change tack as Omicron hits workforce.

Sasha Borissenko: Up close and personal with Easter trading rules

The rules are complex, increasingly bureaucratic and the intended benefits can be lost.

Easter bonanza in Hawke's Bay: Region opens for event-full weekend

All the big events during Easter weekend in Hawke's Bay.

Revealed: Rich-lister's bumper pay and dividend package

Duke's trust has also benefited from the retailer's strong performance.

NZ shares finish flat but retail and Ryman stocks flourish

The New Zealand sharemarket finished the week on a subdued note.