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Push Gummies faces Fair Trading Act probe over claims of misleading labelling

The Commerce Commission said it had received 34 complaints about Push Gummies.

Briscoe Group sales dip as Rebel Sport slump offsets homeware growth

The transformation of Rebel Sport's Panmure store was a key contributor.

Faradays plans $30m luxury department store on Queen St by 2026

The ambitious downtown project will transform the heritage Milne & Choyce site.

‘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.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds opens first NZ store, plans $75m expansion

The $75m expansion will add outlets in Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch.

How low the OCR will go: Experts on rates, economy and what to know about your mortgage

The Reserve Bank today delivered a 50 basis point cut to the Official Cash Rate.

Banks and Armourguard clash over future of NZ cash services

Banks want Commerce Commission approval to jointly renegotiate terms.

Trespass law changes open to misuse? Goldsmith backs stronger private property rights over judicial safeguard

Concerns over trespass powers having a disproportionate impact on the rural, or the poor.

Black Pineapple’s cocktail catering subsidiary owes IRD over $680k

Inland Revenue is owed more than $687,000 across multiple claims.

NZ’s largest liquor store retailer reveals 2025 revenue, profits

The Australian-owned business has roughly 370 franchised shops in New Zealand.

'Stop now': Retailer made to stop selling baby car seats over safety concerns

PD Mart, a discount retailer, has recall notices in place and will offer refunds.

'We've lost our ground': Warehouse boss admits margins under pressure

Shareholders have seen the company's stock price fall 30.7% in 12 months.