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Editorial: Kmart expansion shows up poor infrastructure planning
New store welcome but getting there will be a nightmare unless roading is sorted.
Why Kmart's expansion is more bad news for The Warehouse
What analysts think of Kmart's plans for a new store at Westgate.
First Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's Westgate
Consortium money will allow the further expansion of Auckland's Westgate.
Westgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in court
Mark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.
Profit down but performance solid for Briscoes
The group reported a $33 million profit but isn't confident of hitting last year's highs.
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
Just Group fires Smiggle boss over alleged misconduct
The managing director was due to start a new job with a jewellery retailer.
Editorial: NZ needs a third major supermarket player
OPINION: Tinkering around the edges has not been enough to make a difference.
Retail crime in NZ hinders Michael Hill result
Michael Hill has posted a disappointing result after tough year of local retail crime.
Wellington cafe suffers ‘worst sales day ever’ as job cuts bite
Cafe owners say crunch worse than during Covid and making a profit is 'near impossible'.
Stock Takes: Aussies snap up $2b stake in NZ power line company
Australia’s second-largest pension fund will take up majority ownership of Powerco.
Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ
New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.
The five biggest property sales in 2024 so far – including Sir Peter Jackson’s Lyall Bay deal
Buying and selling activity is continuing apace, despite the sluggish economy.
Higher wage costs eat into Woolworths NZ result
The New Zealand arm's earnings before interest and tax fell by 56.5%.
Property Insider: ‘Wind pressure’ on Seascape; Du Val estimated to owe $250m; new Ikea roof
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson explains what steps the council will take on the skyscraper.
'NZ's biggest Asian supermarket' opening at Westgate
New store is near the giant American-owned Costco Wholesale on Gunton Dr.
Cambodian baker migrants fail to get order to stop BNZ selling Auckland home
BNZ became concerned that it made the loan based on false information presented to it.
Plant-based manufacturer Sustainable Foods goes into voluntary administration
Key investors in the manufacturer included All-Black TJ Perenara and media company Stuff.
Small Business: Vegan bakery cooks up a capital idea for chef couple
What began as a farmers’ market stall has grown into a fulltime business.
The Kiwis making millions from turning a popcorn maker into a home coffee roaster
Frustration over not being able to roast beans at home drove the innovation.
Survival suits, whole pigs and fine wine: How Costco hijacked the American psyche
New York Times: Nearly one-third of US customers shop at Costco.
Retail sales continue to drop as cost-of-living pressures still bite
Retail sales fell 1.2% in the June quarter, the eighth consecutive quarter to see a drop.
SPQR liquidators renew liquor licence for failed restaurant
There has been some buyer interest in it.
Spending on cars and clothes down in July but some services escape malaise
Clothing and vehicle sellers had a less-than-stellar month.
New wave of dubious social media e-shops targets Kiwis
Kiwi singer says she's no customer of 'Williams Auckland' e-commerce fashion site.
36 jobs on the line at Mitre 10 headquarters
Mitre 10 chief executive cites low consumer confidence and spending.
Opinion: Time to tighten NZ competition law amid Foodstuffs merger debate
Economist's century-old theory criticised in debate over supermarket consolidation.
'We need to be accountable back to NZers': Supermarket boss Chris Quin on cost of living crunch
And how losing both his parents at 21 affected his outlook on life.
Opinion: The curious case of competition law and Foodstuffs
Opinion: Imagine if every major company was neatly divided between our major islands.
Woolworths staff vote for strike action over low wage offers, staff safety concerns
Union says 'understaffing' and living wage concerns have not been addressed.
The Warehouse takeover bid falters at first hurdle
The deal failed to get shareholder support beyond Sir Stephen Tindall.
Business confidence rises with a ‘can’t get any worse vibe to it’
"The evidence is mounting that the inflation dragon is on its last legs."