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Will Kiwis open their wallets this Black Friday or hold back again?

Retail NZ warns two-thirds of profits hinge on this quarter's sales.

Mocka eyes first physical store in New Zealand despite Ikea's arrival

The company's first standalone store is targeted to open in the second half of FY26.

Mighty Ape boss says 2025 is shaping up as ‘year of the consumer’

The online retailer has added 60 staff as it prepares for a high-demand holiday rush.

Inside Tahua’s costly bargain and how it’s rebuilding Torpedo7

The group owns Burger King, Hannahs, Torpedo7 and new retail brand The Outlet.

‘Green shoots emerging’: CHB Mayor confident in district’s business outlook

Closures on the cards for Waipukurau main street, mayor stays hopeful for new businesses.

HelloFresh profit plunges amid $845k fine and falling revenue

The result follows an $845,000 fine for misleading customers.

Food prices rise 4.7% in year to October, but cheaper veggies drive monthly decline

Vegetable prices fell 10.7% in October, the biggest monthly drop since 2021.

The Warehouse major cost reset could slash jobs

Chief executive Mark Stirton said 'these are difficult decisions'.

‘Severe recession’: NZ's last great department store feeling squeeze

Managing director Jonathan Ballantyne says the retail sector faces tough times.

From the ashes: The Body Shop relaunching in New Zealand

The business was put into liquidation early this year and all stores were closed down.

From farmers’ market to millions: The sweet rise of J’aime macarons

Bridget O'Sullivan built J’aime from a Christchurch market stall in 2008.

Company running two Stirling Sports outlets collapses amid tough retail climate

The director had been trying to sell the business for the past year.

How a small-town cafe became a top franchise success story

Kelly and Jess Bain’s Ōmokoroa café opened in 2023 with a community focus.

What next at Westgate? Five-building big-box retail hub rising with NZ’s biggest Kmart

New Kmart Westgate will be 6700sq m, bigger than the almost-half-hectare Manukau store.

Foodstuffs to trial facial recognition in three Christchurch supermarkets

The three-store pilot begins in Christchurch from tomorrow.

Dairy owner injured while wrestling customer over pack of cigarettes

Suathi Lam ended up needing hospital treatment for injuries to her face and elbow.