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NASA analyst left $200k job to sell cigars
The decision paid off: Omar de Frias is on track to sell US$2m worth of cigars this year.

Subway owner 'exploits employee'
Owner of two Subway stores will face court over allegations she "exploited" a worker.

Top chef puts the heat on Govt
Simon Gault says changes to overseas worker rules are "terribly concerning".

Five Hardy's outlets placed in receivership
Five Hardy's outlets and the chain's master franchisor have been placed into receivership.

Independent Liquor returns to profit
Independent Liquor back in black on fatter margins in face of shrinking sales.

Vegans target butcher shop name
A Queensland man was called a "sick bastard" for the name of his butcher shop.

Food fight: Supermarket vs My Food Bag
Only 26 per cent of us know what we're having for dinner tonight, a survey has found.

Mad Butcher store fundraising to pay staff
A Mad Butcher franchise in Christchurch has started a Givealittle to pay staff wages.

Emerald Foods adds Movenpick to Aussie arm
NZ icecream manufacturer has added Movenpick to the Australian arm of its business.

Toothpick crossbows illegal in NZ - ComCom
Toothpick crossbows are illegal in New Zealand the Commerce Commission said.

Lion adds Aussie classics to portfolio
NZ's largest brewer Lion has added a number of new Aussie beers to its portfolio.

No concern for infant formula - regulators
Regulators put cold water on calls for 3 formula products to be taken off the shelves.

Why Auckland's biggest mall is getting even bigger
It already sees around 13 million shopper visits a year, but it's getting even bigger.

Nike to sell trainers through Amazon
It is part of a plan to make its swoosh-branded products available in more places online.

Shop warning: 'You break it, you pay for it'
Kiwi shoppers have "very few rights" if they were to break a product in store.

Is surge-pricing the way of the future?
Surge-pricing in international supermarkets could be making its way to New Zealand.

Govt approves watchdog 'market studies'
The Commerce Commission will get power to conduct proactive industry 'market studies'.

Bendon posts wider loss despite better sales
Bendon posts wider loss despite better sales as Naked merger nears.

From suburban kitchen to $35m empire
How a woman on maternity leave turned her idea into a business empire worth $35m.

North Shore beer makes waves in Australia
North Shore brewery Deep Creek is making waves in Australia after winning a major award.

Uniqlo 'looking forward' to NZ opening
Japanese retail chain Uniqlo is 'looking forward' to opening a New Zealand store.

David Jones' plans for convenience stores
David Jones is preparing to launch a chain of posh convenience stores in Australia.

Waikato reaps the Lions' share
The Lions game in Waikato saw hospo spending spike by over $700k, Paymark figures show.

The Warehouse trials two-hour delivery
Retail chain uses electric vans in testing urgent deliveries in the Auckland area.

Dark days coming for JB Hi-Fi
Electronics giant JB Hi-Fi could be crushed by Amazon's entry to Australia.

Amazon approach won't kill grocery stores
COMMENT: The Whole Foods acquisition could be a bridge too far.