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Smiles, traffic and empty hands: First impressions of Mānawa Bay

Some shoppers described the new shopping centre as dark and enclosed.

Westgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in court

Mark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.

Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?

Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.

Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned

Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.

Political Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopoly

OPINION: New Zealanders have some of the most expensive groceries in the world.

‘Where do you park the car?’ Ikea's surprise after sending staff to check out 500 Kiwi homes

What does the company’s research mean for its Sylvia Park store?

Small business confidence hits reverse gear, economic pressures drive burnout

Post-Covid optimism gives way to declining confidence.

'We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to be

However, it's not all doom and gloom, local business leaders say.

Why the Warehouse won't be paying a final dividend

And an Australian construction firm is planning job cuts in New Zealand.

New Zealand’s 10 busiest builders

Winners of highest value of construction projects in 2023: BCI Central names top 10 in NZ.

Property Insider: Graeme Hart’s businesses move; why sell a valuable Pak’nSave?

Graeme Hart companies are doing a switcheroo: moving from one building to another.

Arena Williams: Forget tax cuts, Kiwis overpay for their groceries every week

OPINION: It's not in National's DNA to limit corporate power.

Troubled Laybuy companies placed into receivership

The buy now, pay later outfit cites fraud and a flat economy among insurmountable hurdles.

Service sector, cars and hospitality lead spending falls as economy cools in May

Latest electronic card transaction data shows Kiwis are putting their wallets away.

'Helping increase supply' - Luxon to Kiwi Property at build-to-rent Resido opening

Changes will allow foreigners to buy build-to-rent land here.

Who owns Smith & Caughey’s? What now for $120m fortune?

Names behind one of New Zealand's oldest retail dynasties: what next for them?