PremiumPremiumRetailRetailers' Christmas wish: Staying alive in 2025Christmas sales will be critical to retailers' survival as 2025 shapes up as a challenge.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRetailers upbeat about the lead-up to ChristmasThe comments come days after shoppers spent more than $11m over Black Friday.06 Dec 08:07 PM
New ZealandVictims traumatised: Teen robber on e-bail robs petrol station, twiceOne of the staff members was injured after being kicked in the face.25 Nov 05:00 AM
BusinessHow Singles’ Day could become NZ’s next shopping extravaganzaNew Zealand retailers see sales potential amid population changes.08 Nov 06:38 AM
New ZealandCalls for hiatus on Wellington's Golden Mile work amid cutsRetail NZ and Hospitality NZ among groups seeking changes to multimillion-dollar project.07 Nov 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Do retailers have reasons to be optimistic?OPINION: Will Christmas be the most wonderful time of the year for business?23 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFestive spirit: Retail and mid-market business confidence risingMid-market and retail business confidence is growing heading into the festive season.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupermarket closure 'unbelievable', 'devastating' says shoppersWoolworths NZ says the final day is yet to be finalised.20 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandResource consent lodged to expand Petone KmartThe application is currently on hold while impacts on traffic are considered.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and finance'Double whammy': OCR cut delivers mortgage relief but potential job losses dampen moodInterest rates are now expected to drop steeply into the new year.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentAppointed last year, now gone: Farro Fresh CEO Craig WilliamsThe retail business now has co-CEOs to continue its growth and expansion plans.04 Oct 02:00 AM
RetailThe Warehouse Group reveals toughest result in years'Not acceptable': Chair blasts bad result, says group must do better.25 Sep 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall business confidence hits reverse gear, economic pressures drive burnoutPost-Covid optimism gives way to declining confidence.12 Aug 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Transpower owes the people of Northland': Leaders disappointed with company's 'weak' responseTranspower's response lacks explanation on fair compensation for Northland businesses.01 Aug 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Just keep going' as customers tighten purses'They might just have a coffee or something light, or they’ll share a plate.'24 Jul 08:03 PM
New ZealandGlobal IT outage a cashless wake-up call? Reserve Bank says keep physical cash for emergenciesLast Friday's CrowdStrike failure saw many unable to buy necessities as computers crashed.24 Jul 05:43 AM
New ZealandRetailers cop ‘aggressive customer behaviour’ during IT outageSome customers became 'quite agitated' as payment systems went down in the global outage.19 Jul 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRetail in the doldrums: Two popular Newmarket retailers shut up shopThere are clouds over retail throughout the country as consumers close their wallets.15 Jul 04:51 AM
New ZealandAssaults on supermarket staff up 50%; fog cannons installedStore staff are being threatened and hurt in broad daylight, says Woolworths.09 Jul 09:09 PM
RetailAs more stores close, what does the future hold for retail?Smith and Caughey's and Flybuys are the latest victims of an ongoing trend.03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSmith & Caughey's falls victim to cyberattack on day of proposal to close for goodDepartment store will stay closed in interim while it works to resolve issue.29 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandSmith & Caughey’s closing: Iconic department store’s fate devastating news for Auckland CitySmith & Caughey's released a proposal to close shop yesterday.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSmith & Caughey’s closing: Retail NZ devastated by news, no business immune to economic challengesAfter 144 years, closure of Queen St 'icon' will see 250 staff lose their jobs.29 May 01:44 AM
Retail'Fresh energy' needed: Warehouse CEO steps downThe discount retail chain has struggled in recent years.17 May 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Significant increase': 5000 crimes at New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square in three monthsThere were 60 assaults during the three-month period and 26 cases of harassment.15 May 06:47 AM
New ZealandFleeing teen who robbed liquor stores ordered shooting at police, bullet hits patrol carThe bullet hit the bonnet of the pursuing patrol car, leaving officers in shock.14 May 05:00 PM
CrimeFocus: Retail industry begs for more actionSix retail staff a day complained to police last year that they'd been assaulted. Video / NZHeraldWatch19 Mar 07:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthlanders watching their pennies as retail spending tanks nationallyRetail spending continues to fall in the region, shop owners and economists confirm.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailHow well is The Warehouse doing in tough grocery environment? — Stock TakesIt's tough for retailers but will that bring good or bad news for the red sheds?14 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailSilvermoon Jewellers in liquidation: Who’s owed money?The first liquidator’s report is out and provides a breakdown of the numbers.07 Mar 05:14 AM
New Zealand200 arrests in six months: How this CBD is turning the tide on crime'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'03 Mar 06:17 PM
New Zealand'Make them help clean up the mess': Upset ram-raid victim wants tougher penalties'We shouldn't let young offenders off scot-free just because of their age'.26 Feb 04:00 PM
Crime'Hungry meat thief' back behind bars, told to 'get a job'The judge told the recidivist thief supermarkets were sick of people like him.16 Feb 04:26 AM
Retail'Deeply saddened': 90-year-old retailer Godfreys enters voluntary administrationThe move will result in some store closures and redundancies in the coming weeks.30 Jan 03:43 AM
