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Rise in holiday spending at end of 2024, electronic card data shows

New data from Stats NZ shows spending in retail performed strongly during December sales.

Auckland’s tallest office, apartment tower planned for downtown carpark site

Details revealed in application approved under new Fast-Track Approvals act.

‘Constantly looking over my shoulder’: Man's relief at being caught after five years on the run

The 36-year-old, who stole $47k from businesses, was finally found after drink driving.

Retro feel about British supermarket giant’s resurgence

The UK grocer has successfully fought back against discount rivals.

Briscoe Group profit downgrade a warning sign for retail, analysts say

Consumer confidence and spending patterns could be entrenched, one analyst said.

David Jones reports improving result in 2024 accounts

Luxury-brand retailer still made a loss in 2024, but had a small improvement.

Flagship rising: Rodd & Gunn opening Lodge bar, restaurant in Pompallier on Ponsonby

Bar and dining concept at Commercial Bay and Queenstown will be extended to Ponsonby.

Ikea receives 800 applications for each role ahead of Auckland opening

The retailer is spending $407 million setting up operations in New Zealand.

Hallenstein Glasson’s early FY25 trading up, but NZ retail still challenging

Hallenstein Glasson shared its first results for FY25, and Australia is performing well.

Auckland couple claim health issues linked to recalled Kmart Christmas quilt

Kmart has released a statement after a Kiwi couple experienced frightening symptoms.

'House stank of chemicals': Kmart Christmas blanket to be recalled in NZ

Two reported hospitalisations in Australia have been linked to the sheets.

Bunnings declares $79m net profit from New Zealand operations

It employs about 5000-plus staff in its stores, trade and distribution centres.

'A world of hurt': Retail sales remain flat as Black Friday looms

Stats NZ has revealed its latest Retail Trade Survey for the September quarter.

$3.3b landlord says dramatic financial turnaround vindicates Sylvia Park strategy

Chief executive Clive Mackenzie says the results give the company more confidence.

'Burning cash' - insider on Mitre 10's 'horrific' software system upgrade

Auditors PwC: Cited disruptions to operations from that IT upgrade.

IT upgrade, rising expenses push Mitre 10 head office further into red

CEO Andrea Scown says Kiwis have continued to shop at the chain and she's upbeat.