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
New ZealandExplainer: Retail theft is rising, but why do people shoplift?A survey in 2023 found 92 per cent of retailers contacted had experienced crime.18 Jan 06:08 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailOn edge and hoping for a ‘normal year’: Top five retail priorities for 2024Industry players say 2024 will be a test for businesses and consumers.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui records highest increase in pre-Christmas spendingLocal experts said residents choosing to shop local was a reason for the increase.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFrom dairy worker to retail boss - Carolyn Young on her priorities as head of Retail NZThe sector is facing tough economic conditions and crime.28 Dec 12:00 AM
RetailDesperate NZ stores start Boxing Day sales early"You’ll see big signs with 40 per cent or 50 per cent off."22 Dec 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailBlack Friday: A hit or a miss for consumers and retailers?Black Friday spending was down but some retailers came out with a win.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Friday: Sales slump by 10 per cent - Retail NZRetail NZ says there were plenty of shoppers out and about - but they were buying less.26 Nov 04:16 AM
RetailRetail sales across NZ flat in September quarterTough slog for Kiwi shops confirmed in new statistics.23 Nov 10:05 PM
LifestyleBlack Friday sales: Why you might spend up large, how to avoid FOMOA fear of missing out is a strong motivator when it comes to scooping up bargains.22 Nov 09:31 PM
LifestyleHow NZ brands are responding to the Bangladesh strikeAre New Zealand clothing retailers joining international calls for better pay?22 Nov 12:43 AM
New ZealandNew fuel station to bring greater competition to Whanganui marketA price disparity with adjacent regions has created a need for more stations in Whanganui.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree thefts in three weeks: Shoplifter back to bad habits after being released from jailJake Cooper targeted supermarkets and hardware, clothing and homeware stores.03 Oct 04:00 AM
RetailEdmund Hillary outdoor clothing brand placed in liquidationThe company's first store opened in Queenstown in 2018.08 Sep 12:44 AM
