PremiumPremiumBusinessTesco walked away from talks to take on supermarket duopoly, documents showAldi and Lidl also declined to engage, leaving the supermarket duopoly intact.27 Feb 11:00 PM
CrimeWoman arrested after $75k necklace theft attempt and smashed $20k cabinetPolice say the woman entered the Galway St store carrying a metal pole.27 Feb 08:11 AM
New ZealandHigher KiwiSaver contributions may mean lower pay risesFrom April 1, default KiwiSaver rates rise to 3.5% from both sides.19 Feb 09:18 PM
PremiumPoliticsTrespass law controversy: The 'should have known' rule that can land you in jail 09 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumRetailThe Warehouse to hit pause on external ads as new marketing boss plans reset08 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailStorms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spendingWild weather on January 21 cut daily spending by 5.6% compared with last year.04 Feb 09:02 PM
New Zealand'Safe shopping': CHB retailers back campaign for rainbow-friendly storesBusinesses are embracing the campaign aimed at making the LGBTQIA+ community feel safe.04 Feb 05:00 PM
RetailWarehouse Group cuts 270 head office jobsThe Warehouse Group will cut 270 head office jobs, from about 990 to 720 roles.03 Feb 08:17 PM
Wellington'Breaks our hearts': Wellington boutique announces closureShut the Front Door is the third Wellington business to announce its closure this week.30 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandHow to tell if that $50 in your wallet is fakePassing or holding forged notes can lead to up to 10 years in prison.29 Jan 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailCrane Brothers to grow High St flagship with major store expansionThe menswear label is looking to grow its footwear and knitwear categories.28 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNZ Post defends closure decision as postage use plummetsNZ Post CEO David Walsh said the business' retail footprint hadn't changed since 1989.28 Jan 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMichael Hill NZ reports first positive result since August 2023New Zealand sales climbed 2.4% to $62m, the first rise since August 2023.26 Jan 11:36 PM
New Zealand‘Total beat-up’: Justice Minister ‘happy’ with retail crime taskforce after three members quitRetail NZ's CEO left the taskforce after her relationship with chair Sunny Kaushal soured.26 Jan 07:52 PM
New ZealandRetail crime adviser quits over 'untenable' relationship with chairThree of the original five retail crime advisers have now resigned in months.26 Jan 07:17 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'A love decision': Outgoing Ikea chief on backing Auckland over EuropeJesper Brodin has been part of Ikea and Ingka Group for 30 years, eight as its CEO.23 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailDecember retail card spending slips but quarter edges higherHospitality was the standout, with card spending jumping 1.4% or $21m.21 Jan 10:16 PM
Business61 shops announce closures in 10 days: Will liquidation numbers get worse before they improve?Retail NZ says weak December trading has drained many shops' cash reserves.15 Jan 06:49 PM
New ZealandIkea customer charged $69 shipping for chair stickersRana Ghosh paid $69 delivery to get $1.25 chair-leg stickers sent to Lower Hutt.02 Jan 06:05 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, December 27, 2025. The US bombs Islamic State terrorists in Nigeria, the NZ summer drowning toll now stands at one. Retail waits for a surge.Watch26 Dec 06:46 PM
New ZealandThe rules if you’re working, or running a business, over the Christmas breakRetail workers have clear legal rights over Christmas and New Year.23 Dec 11:26 PM
LifestyleSmall moving companies get pre-Christmas boon as Ikea hit by delivery delaysThe Swedish retailer has paused its online services to clear a mounting backlog.23 Dec 03:00 AM
New Zealand‘Very active’: Optimistic Bay retailers brace for a bustling summer seasonRetail NZ says 66% of retailers feel confident heading into summer. 21 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRetail card spending hits $10b as Black Friday gives sector a liftRetail NZ chief Carolyn Young says the uplift offers 'green shoots' of recovery.11 Dec 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailPrivate equity giant backs AS Colour in global $500m growth pushQuadrant is buying its stake from NZ private equity firm Direct Capital.09 Dec 09:31 PM
Politics$3200 for lunch, $227k for advising role: Labour questions retail crime chairman’s workSunny Kaushal has defended his work, accusing Labour of 'playing politics'.04 Dec 02:37 AM
LifestyleHej, Aotearoa! Ikea officially opens first store in New ZealandToday's the day Kiwis say hello to the yellow and blue homeware.03 Dec 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSarah Lim: How to navigate leave and pay during the holiday periodStaff working on Christmas and New Year public holidays must get time and a half.03 Dec 02:00 AM
