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Kiwi households aren't feeling especially upbeat about their economic prospects.
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Used car retailer 2 Cheap Cars appoints Huffer founder as CEO
Daniel Buckley has made the move to the used car industry.
Trouble at Westgate: Frustrated rich-lister sues council
Westgate developer Gunton fumes about Auckland Transport's road layouts, no bus station.
Costco and much more: What's next for mega-mall
Big milestones ahead for Auckland's newest town centre.
Precinct Properties boosts underlying profit, tweaks dividend policy
Listed landlord Precinct Properties posts its result on the NZX.
Political brew-ha-ha: Voters to decide fate of alcohol sales in Auckland
Voters will get the chance to decide who control liquor sales in West Auckland.
Mad Butcher owners' exclusive homes for sale
Major renovations have been done at 52 Paritai Dr. Now the home is marketed for sale.
Booming fashion scene boosts retail trade in Auckland city centre in second quarter
Spending in the city centre has increased by 17.5 per cent in the last five years.
Mum's revenge for $1m Nando's betrayal
A mum is getting revenge on the South African chain by starting her own competing brand.
Dangerous toys: Retailers fined $1m for sales
The prosecutions should help reduce the high rates of preventable injuries in New Zealand.
Countdown plans first small-format city store for Commercial Bay
First of a string of planned Metro Countdown stores will open in Auckland in December.
Ben & Jerry's to open first cashless store in NZ
Ice cream chain bringing slice of American retail to New Zealand.
Auckland health store chain shuts stores, staff left in lurch
Pharmacy chain TravelPharm has closed its Auckland stores.
Beware the free giveaway: It's not all it's cracked up to be
Comment: Marketing stunts don't always have the desired effect.
Fast fashion lies: Will they really change their ways in a climate crisis?
We live in an era of hyper-consumption in the middle of a climate crisis.
President Trump's latest tariffs come at the worst possible time for shoppers: Holiday season
Trump said he would impose a 10% tax on $300 billion worth of Chinese imports.
From fries fryer to top McDonald's award: Kiwi's rise through ranks
After 16 years with McDonald's, Aucklander Levi Due has received a top accolade.
Sephora customers' data surfaces on the dark web
About 3.7 million Sephora users' data is available on the dark web.
Over 50% of retail traders miss sales targets in last quarter
No sign of the sector getting any easier to operate in.
The Warehouse launches $12m online venture TheMarket
The Warehouse Group is taking a bet on the platform to hold share of internet market.
First 40 stores at Westfield Newmarket open this month
August 29 opening for first 40 stops at Westfield Newmarket.
Supermarket stoush: Kiwis and Aussies face off
Foodstuffs takes on Woolworths over restraint of trade clause.
Retail sector in 'throes of unprecedented battle for living wages'
Eight hundred retail workers taken part in a organised protest at St Lukes shopping mall.
Watch: New $790m Westfield Newmarket - first shops opening
Sneak peek inside Auckland's new giant mall project.
The Warehouse Group upgrades earnings guidance
New Zealand's largest retail company expects better full year result.
Attention shoppers: Kmart's Sylvia Park store to open 24/7
Kmart says more NZ stores could also open 24/7.
Queen St forex broker pleads guilty to fraud
The charges related to foreign exchange services provided by Forex Brokers Limited.
Comment: Why I can't help feeling sorry for Sephora
COMMENT: Sephora got it wrong, but the outrage doesn't stack up.
Toy importer slapped with $45k fine for selling unsafe Peppa Pig-style toys
First Mart pleaded guilty to one charge under the Fair Trading Act.
Sephora hits back after Auckland store opening waste claims
Claims of irresponsible waste dumping during its much-hyped store launch in Auckland.