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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.

Minister pushes facial recognition software to prevent shoplifting

Facial recognition tech could help reduce retail crime. What limits should be in place?

Card spending falls by 0.8% in March, Stats NZ data reveal

Spending on durables, fuel and hospitality were all down.

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.

‘More challenging than we feared’: What’s in store for The Warehouse’s half-year result

Analysts warn of tough year ahead and risk of no dividends.

Kmart recalls pickle jar over risk of breaking or exploding

Customers should stop using the jars and return them for a refund.

Card payments: Unlikely contenders unite in call for surcharge ban

Deadline day in push to lower fees.

Banning teens from bars: Is it discerning or discriminatory?

Market St Bar in Napier doesn't let in teens after 9pm for safety reasons.

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.'