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Opinion: Torpedo7 sale - why sell bikes when you could sell groceries?

OPINION: As The Warehouse cuts its losses, one wonders what plans Tahua has for Torpedo7.

Warehouse Group sells Torpedo7 for $1 after paying $52m for it

A consortium including former NZ Breakers basketball team owners is to take over.

Biggest NZ mall owner pushes up revenue, shopper numbers

Australasian shopper visits rose 6.7 per cent in 2023.

Who is buying Hotel DeBrett for $21m?

Redevelopment opportunities exist at the heritage building.

Fletcher shares plunge amid $120m loss: Why CEO and chairman are going

'We both realise the buck stops with us. It’s in the best interests for us to hand over.'

Boutique Farro Fresh store opening on North Shore

Farro CEO cites first greenfield development of a new store.

Paku co-founder on introducing future generations to Matauranga Māori

Co-founder James Prier says the team launched their second product last year.

January consumer spending up, hospitality spending drops

Data from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.

Shopping warranty service Boxer goes bust owing $36m

Kiwi e-commerce business Boxer owes $36m after going into liquidation.

Manawa Udy on sustaining Māori business through political noise

Ngahere Communities' online store Konei opened its first retail store this month.

Jaimee Lupton on running TikTok’s most popular haircare brand

The Monday Haircare co-founder says this year has brought successes as well as challenges.

Vaping, swimming pools, live gigs: 2023 sets consumer spending records

Data from ANZ and Worldline showed spending was subdued in December but still set records.

On edge and hoping for a ‘normal year’: Top five retail priorities for 2024

Industry players say 2024 will be a test for businesses and consumers.

Gracie MacKinlay on Mighty Ape’s record-breaking 2023 sales

MacKinlay says the retailers face a challenging 2024 despite record-breaking sales.

Bed, Bath and Beyond NZ profits defy downturn, climb 7.5pc

The homeware retailer had a rise in revenue and profits in its latest full-year report.

Pic’s Peanut Butter chief says new Government has a ‘tough road’ ahead

Aimee McCammon studied at Harvard Business School this year and hasn't lost momentum.