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Looming shortages: Which retail items could soon be harder to come by

High demand and short supply has retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers stretched.

Bank fees threaten no-touch payments

Retailers took up contactless payment under lockdown but will they ditch it now?

Chocs away: Whittaker's plans to double its chocolate output

Matt Whittaker talks factory expansion and the Nigella Lawson sales effect.

Retailers more upbeat but sales figures point to more trouble ahead

Retail spending tipped to take a dive as wage subsidies come to an end.

Retail spending 'strong' in July, accommodation spend up

Accommodation spending growth came back last month.

NZ Post reveals huge volumes through its network during alert level 3

NZ Post research reveals huge parcel volumes during lockdown.

Supermarket 'specials' misleading shoppers: Consumer NZ

Price promotions are common - but are the discounts real?

Warehouse out, Kmart in? Discount chain tipped to take over Auckland site

Wesfarmers-owned Kmart tight-lipped on plans for Birkenhead store.

iPhone screen inspires look of new 99-room hotel

Multimillionaire forges links between Northland and new Auckland CBD hotel.

State watchdog bleeds $950k legal fees, costs v Bunnings

External legal services made up the lion's share of state money forked out.

'Third World': QC's scathing letter to Mayor Goff about Queen St

Mayor Goff has been served a legal letter over the pedestrian barriers angering retailers.

Michael Hill closes more stores as online sales rise

CEO says its plans to reduce its store footprint further.

Michael Hill's fourth quarter sales down 4%, online sales hit new highs

NZX-listed retailer says its digital performance during lockdown was pleasing.

Helicopter money: Should NZ follow Britain?

'Free money' to stimulate economy could help in challenging months ahead, analysts say.

Rent relief delays: Businesses pleading with Government

One in eight retail businesses are struggling to negotiate rent relief, a survey shows.

The Warehouse's TheMarket still years away from profitability

Online marketplace says it is at least two years away from profitability.