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Napier's only surviving CBD pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks - again for perfumes
'I’m wondering if it’s worth carrying on here.'
'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers invest
Farmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.
2 Cheap Cars profit drops 47% amid economic downturn
Revenue fell by 6% as the business faced pressure from several market factors.
Editorial: Police have zero tolerance on crime – right?
OPINION: A memo creates confusion over police policy on investigating shoplifting.
‘Retail is detail’: New Warehouse CEO shares his vision
Mark Stirton aims to enhance store merchandising and customer experience.
Police Commissioner says controversial shoplifting directive 'inconsistent with his expectations'
The directive sparked backlash, giving the impression lawbreakers had a free pass.
Police directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarification
Retailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.
Regional revival as retail activity rises 0.8% across the March quarter
Almost all industries had their activity rise, although hardware did decline.
'Heartbreaking': Smith & Caughey's to close for good, almost 100 job losses
Auckland's prestigious flagship retailer to close after 145 years despite rescue attempts.
Briscoes reveals plans for 'mini metro' stores
Plus Rebel Sport will unveil its new flagship store design in Panmure this year.
Market close: NZ sharemarket down as retail spending stalls in new data
Shares in Kathmandu owner KMD Brands fell on back of lower April apparel spending.
Retail spending flat in April as Kiwis keep wallets closed
Hospitality spending was slightly up by 0.2%, adding $2.1 million.
Almost 40% of retail crime not being reported to police
Retail NZ members reported more than 140,000 crime incidents in 2023-2024.
Ngāti Kahungunu buys Carterton retail properties from local family
The iwi's purchase follows a $115 million Treaty settlement in 2021.
Construction progresses at the site of the new New World Pt Chevalier on Great North Road
A major new Foodstuffs supermarket is taking shape in Pt Chevalier, designed by Wingate Architects. Video \ Jason Dorday.
Red alert: What will it take to turn around The Warehouse?
Analysts describe the challenges ahead for NZ's largest retailer.
Which stores will open this long weekend? A guide to Easter trading restrictions
Most stores must close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in New Zealand.
Grocery Commissioner doubles down on supermarket shake-up
Pierre van Heerden has fired a shot at the big supermarket operators.
Minister pushes facial recognition software to prevent shoplifting
Facial recognition tech could help reduce retail crime. What limits should be in place?
Card spending falls by 0.8% in March, Stats NZ data reveal
Spending on durables, fuel and hospitality were all down.
Hart family business tips Hansells Masterton into receivership
Hansells Masterton is a contract manufacturer which also owns the Horley’s brand.
'Absolutely immiserating': Thousands of Woolworths workers could see pay cut under restructure, union claims
The company says the changes will improve its customers' shopping experience.
'Tariff wars miss the point': Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray criticises US tariff plan
Zuru has factories in China, which is in line for a US tariff of 104%.
The Temu effect: The sharp rise in spending on cheap foreign shopping sites
Websites like Temu appear to have been more than a passing fad.
The Body Shop NZ owes $12 million, mall landlords among creditors
$147k was owed to employees, but all were paid during administration.
Hallensteins profit hit by tough NZ market
The wider business reported an increase in sales of 7.7% for the first half.
Jeanswest parent company enters administration, hundreds of Australian jobs at risk
But the New Zealand arm is not in administration.