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Alibaba fined record US$2.8b

The fine was for anti-competitive tactics.

Business Hub: Andrea Scown first female CEO of Mitre 10

New Mitre 10 boss steps up to a timber shortage crisis and pandemic challenge.

'Price of everything' set to increase: Consumers face pain at the checkout

Fears price hikes will be felt most greatly by those with the least money.

Business Hub: Mitre 10 CEO Andrea Scown

New Mitre 10 CEO Andrea Scown for NZ talks breaking the mould of leadership in the industry and recovering the business post Covid-19. Video / Dean Purcell

Profit bubble: Was Covid a blessing in disguise for NZX-listed retail companies?

Analysts weigh in.

Small Business: Athleisure wear firm on benefits of brand synergies

Geoff Gates talks synergies and benefits of running two brands alongside each other.

'Worst I've seen in 40 years': Shipping container shortage critical

Seafood importer says exporters face 'enormous financial problem' with no end in sight.

Easter chocolate eggs: What's the supply situation like this year?

After both a shortage and glut of chocolate eggs last year, Easter trade is looking good.

Nestle plans to make 45 staff redundant at South Auckland factory

Nestle plans to close its Wiri site and move lolly production to Victoria, Australia.

Gull boss opens up about fuel price competition, 22 years of disrupting the market

Fuel retailer says its model is geared up for a decarbonised future.

Kathmandu climbs back, resumes dividend payment

The company suspended dividend payments last year due to the impact of Covid-19.

NZ's biggest warehouse opens: Foodstuffs North Island's distribution centre

Facility the size of eight rugby fields to supply more than 100 North Island supermarkets.

Did Auckland make any money from the America's Cup?

Financial impact of pandemic expected to have diluted spending during the sailing regatta.

Small Business: Why this Hawke's Bay business is focused on US expansion

Phil McGrath explains how Covid-19 has been a blessing for his hopes for North America.

Auckland craft beer brewer Epic opens taproom

Epic Brewing is expanding at a time when there are few new openings.

Tough sell: How Commercial Bay is faring almost a year on

Inner city shopping mall faces very different trading reality compared to original hopes.

GDP shock: Economy slumps in final quarter of 2020

New Zealand's economy shrank sharply in the last quarter of 2020.

Outdated regulation 'crippling export opportunity' for natural health products

Calls for archaic rules to change to allow for industry growth.