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South Island's largest supermarket to open early and under $50m

The store, at 8100sq m, is the largest retail outlet in the South Island.

Napier's only surviving CBD pharmacy raided for third time in 10 weeks - again for perfumes

'I’m wondering if it’s worth carrying on here.'

'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers invest

Farmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.

Cautious spending: Card data shows dip in retail sales for May

Economist Satish Ranchhod says retail spending likely to remain 'soft for a while'.

Editorial: Should consumer watchdogs act on shrinkflation?

OPINION: Downsizing by stealth is legal but should it be?

Shoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’

'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.

Major NZ retailers using staff body cameras raises privacy concerns

Staff will wear the cameras but will switch them on only when they feel at risk.

Police launch review after controversial retail crime directive

The directive set thresholds for theft: $200 general, $150 petrol, $500 shoplifting.

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.

Retail spending flat in April as Kiwis keep wallets closed

Hospitality spending was slightly up by 0.2%, adding $2.1 million.

Almost 40% of retail crime not being reported to police

Retail NZ members reported more than 140,000 crime incidents in 2023-2024.

Ngāti Kahungunu buys Carterton retail properties from local family

The iwi's purchase follows a $115 million Treaty settlement in 2021.

Construction progresses at the site of the new New World Pt Chevalier on Great North Road

A major new Foodstuffs supermarket is taking shape in Pt Chevalier, designed by Wingate Architects. Video \ Jason Dorday.

Red alert: What will it take to turn around The Warehouse?

Analysts describe the challenges ahead for NZ's largest retailer.

Which stores will open this long weekend? A guide to Easter trading restrictions

Most stores must close on Good Friday and Easter Sunday in New Zealand.

Grocery Commissioner doubles down on supermarket shake-up

Pierre van Heerden has fired a shot at the big supermarket operators.