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Briscoes boss Rod Duke wants Government to ‘get their a** into gear’

Rod Duke hails achievement in a tough environment.

Retail spending has modest rise in February amid recovery

Electronic card data for the month of February shows Kiwis spent more in retail.

'I'll stab you': Shoplifter's threat as she steals $1500 worth of clothing, with toddler in tow

Rosey Heurea targeted Rebel Sport, The Warehouse, Farmers and Chemist Warehouse.

'Might require self-defence classes': Retailers have mixed feelings on new Govt crime measures

'Usually, shoplifters just come, take what they want, and walk away.'

Citizens' arrest restraining powers ‘very problematic’ - legal expert

One retailer says the Government hasn't learned from the death of a dairy manager in 2022.

Editorial: Lack of employer support for new citizens' arrest law should give Govt pause for thought

OPINION: Some of the Government's biggest business allies see problems with the new bill.

Brian Tamaki ‘excited’ by new citizen’s arrest powers, fears emerge for retail workers

The powers would allow anyone to arrest and detain a criminal.

Third Mighty Ape CEO exits as tech upgrade hampers result

Technical issues from a website upgrade impacted Mighty Ape’s earnings.

Consumer spending growth in 2024 the lowest in five years

Worldline's Bruce Proffit said adjustments to household budgets were a key driver.

'Desperate, greedy': Dream wedding prompted bride-to-be's $61k Briscoes swindle

The church youth group volunteer avoided jail but not a conviction.

Briscoe Group profit downgrade a warning sign for retail, analysts say

Consumer confidence and spending patterns could be entrenched, one analyst said.

More than $300k of Baby City gift cards and loyalty points now worthless

The business has been sold to a new owner and four stores remain trading.

'Remorseful she's been caught': Office worker had been stealing for years

Ronel Viljoen used company money for car repairs, household items and a Soda Stream.

Shoppers pack the stores for Boxing Day spending sprees

Kiwis have packed into stores on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

Store owners "pretty happy" with Boxing Day sales

Plenty of shoppers around for Boxing Day sales but few loaded up with bargains

Will Boxing Day sales be boom or bust? Whangārei retail expert says 'wait and see'

Boxing day sales expected to create even more mayhem than Black Friday