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The Commerce Commission has launched an official investigation into World.
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Former worker seeks $22k from Crane Brothers founder
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Esprit to shut doors in NZ and Aussie
US fashion retailer Esprit is closing its New Zealand and Australian stores.
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Editorial: Online GST crackdown overdue
GST on foreign online shopping is a small price to pay to level the retail playing field
Countdown sales top $1.6b in latest quarter
The company closed two Countdown stores during the latest quarter to end up with 182.
How Government will police the 'Amazon tax'
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Independent rental operator not spooked by closure of Video Ezy
After two decades in the industry, this DVD store owner is no longer fazed by change.
Show us your ethics: Tearfund
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The sneaky ploy that's pushed McDonald's profit up to $2 billion
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'Amazon tax' not a magic bullet for retail sector
Analyst says Amazon tax won't save the local retail sector.
Amazon tax: Kiwis to pay online overseas GST from next year
Government announces measure to collect GST from foreign companies selling to Kiwis.
'Powerful' consumers put focus on ethics
The consumer is more powerful than any brand, says Icebreaker chief Greg Smith.
The huge difference in Mobil petrol prices across Auckland
Petrol companies cite local competition as a factor in price differences.
Amazon tax: Kiwis to pay online overseas GST from next year
Government announces measure to collect GST from foreign companies selling to Kiwis.
Retailers rejoice: Reaction to new 'Amazon' tax
Retailers and groups have welcomed Government's move to collect GST on low-value goods.
Kiwis spend $4.2 billion online and rising
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Business confidence drops as firms tip profits to fall
Net 23 per cent of firms are pessimistic about the year ahead.
Bunnings aims to double NZ revenue: new boss
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Truck shop whacked with highest-ever fine
A mobile trader has been handed out the highest fine for the industry so far.