PremiumPremiumRetail'We’re really worried about what they call blank sailings': Warehouse boss eyes Iran conflict threat to stock, costsMark Stirton is already scenario planning for shipping delays and surcharges.27 Mar 04:00 AM
RetailWarehouse Group profit jumps 34% but warns outlook is under pressureThe result comes as the business trims head office staff and paused its marketing spend.26 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumLifestyleHere’s when you should toss your kitchen sponge – and these other household itemsLoo brushes, cutting boards and mattresses should also be on your watch list, experts say.26 Feb 11:00 PM
Business'Extremely worrying': Kitchen Things customers left in the lurch as orders unfilledOne customer says he is almost $4000 out of pocket.20 Aug 04:00 AM
LifestyleIkea reveals Kiwis' top five must-have items ahead of NZ launchOne of the products, sold every five seconds globally, will soon be in high demand.06 Aug 01:50 AM
PropertyIkea opening ‘around Christmas trading period’, plans for traffic mitigation at Sylvia Park'Ikea is likely to open around the Christmas trading period at the end of this year.' 01 Jul 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Weaving culture and quality with Nodi RugsOlivia Moon talks to Tom Raynel about her hand-woven rug business Nodi.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘Retail is detail’: New Warehouse CEO shares his visionMark Stirton aims to enhance store merchandising and customer experience.29 May 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBriscoes reveals plans for 'mini metro' storesPlus Rebel Sport will unveil its new flagship store design in Panmure this year.15 May 03:07 AM
RetailCostco partners with DoorDash for home delivery, no membership neededBoth existing Costco members and non-members will be able to order via DoorDash.13 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFailed buy-now-pay-later operator Laybuy relaunches under new ownerLaybuy went into receivership last year.01 Apr 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘The energy you don’t use’: Ikea’s green strategy for NZ launchKaren Pflug emphasises collaboration to reduce waste and drive sustainability.23 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWarehouse interim chief seeks more time as profits return to $11.8mThe Warehouse returned to profit with $11.8m, but revenue dropped to $1.6b.21 Mar 02:17 AM
RetailWarehouse swings to first-half profit, but revenue fallsThe Warehouse has announced its half-year results for the six months ended January 26.20 Mar 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBriscoes boss Rod Duke wants Government to ‘get their a** into gear’Rod Duke hails achievement in a tough environment.12 Mar 12:49 AM
RetailRetail spending has modest rise in February amid recoveryElectronic card data for the month of February shows Kiwis spent more in retail.11 Mar 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailKmart and Bunnings' parent company posts profit growthWesfarmers leadership say they are confident the New Zealand segment will perform.20 Feb 02:24 AM
RetailBriscoe Group warns of challenging 2025 as it reports flat resultBriscoes has revealed an uptick in the fourth quarter of 2024 but warning signs are ahead.03 Feb 10:49 PM
LifestyleElectric vs basic toothbrush: Which is better?'Just because it's electrical doesn't mean it's magic.'03 Feb 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBriscoe Group profit downgrade a warning sign for retail, analysts sayConsumer confidence and spending patterns could be entrenched, one analyst said.10 Jan 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBriscoe Group downgrades profit prediction after slow holiday salesRod Duke says it was a challenging time, but he's still optimistic.09 Jan 10:21 PM
LifestyleViral cleaning hack promises 'like new' air fryerHailed as a game-changer for home-cooking, cleaning them can be far from easy.30 Sep 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionExplained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.10 Sep 08:00 PM
Banking and financeColossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store plannedVast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Unprecedented' - Ikea reveals huge $407m spend in New ZealandThe investment is 'significant and indicates the long-term commitment to New Zealand'.14 Apr 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'They're moving fast' - steel framing rises for NZ's first Ikea storeThe framework for the giant store is now up to the second level of a planned three levels.11 Mar 07:48 PM