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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.

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.

Kathmandu owner posts $20m half-year loss

Kathmandu's sales grew 3% to $156.8m, improving over the last five quarters.