Dire impact: Lockdown pulls retail spend to record-low territory
Spending through Paymark dropped more than 70 per cent on first day of lockdown.
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The loophole retailers are using to operate during the lockdown
Some are using their Australian base to work around NZ's Covid-19 rules.
Retail NZ cautions buying online during lockdown
Uncertain outlook calls for break on non-essential online orders.
Hallenstein Glasson cancels dividend
The company says sales were up before disruption from Covid-19 set in.
Foodstuffs boss: 'No price gouging' at Pak'nSave or New World
Foodstuffs boss Chris Quinn talks Easter opening and price gouging.
David Jones makes decision on closing stores
David Jones will close its small-format fashion stores.
Revealed: How non-essential businesses are making money despite the lockdown
'Pay it forward' initiative hopes to help keep businesses afloat.
Mad Butcher continues to trade despite lockdown order
Lockdown rules haven't stopped some stores from opening.
By the numbers: What Kiwis have been splurging on
Nielsen figures reveal some surprising items.
Warehouse Group explains NZX mishap
The company has cancelled the payment of its half-year dividend due next month.
What fast food is doing with leftover food scraps ahead of lockdown
A look at what businesses are doing with any leftover food ahead of the 4-week lockdown.
Warehouse could face $500k fine over market announcement
The retailer appears to have jumped the gun with its announcement.
Lockdown loss: Auckland city centre to lose $5 million a day
Heart of the City says lockdown a big blow for Auckland economy, but necessary.
Local Focus: 'Tonight I will have a cry and that's it'
The idea is to band the business community together. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Non-essential businesses face fines, immediate shutdowns
Supermarkets, pharmacies and banks are all on the list.
Malls scrap some food court seats, eye issues running essential operations
"Health and operations are more important" - Campbell Barbour.
Commercial Bay grand opening canned due to coronavirus
Husk and Tommy Hilfiger were among the tenants waiting to open.
Trading halt: The Warehouse will go into lockdown, says MBIE
Claims The Warehouse is "bluffing" its way to an exemption.
The Warehouse set to stay open during lockdown
The Warehouse says it will keep 92 stores open during the lockdown.
Coronavirus: Truckies pledge to deliver
Essential industries assure NZ there will be ample supplies to get through the lockdown.
Comment | Supermarket stampede: Your panic buying is putting others at risk
COMMENT: PM calls for calm. Sadly, frantic shoppers had other ideas.
How this small business is working around Covid-19
Aleph Beauty planned to launch into its first international markets
Hospitality revenues falling fast, fears Govt rescue package 'does nothing'
The nightclub sector is drying up while food-based operators are believed to be worse hit.
Supermarkets' hiring spree: Hundreds of staff needed to cope with demand
Delay in supermarket opening times implemented as shoppers continue to "panic buy".
Keeping the shop doors open in the era of coronavirus
Planning for worst-case scenario proves crucial as global Covid-19 pandemic worsens.
Coronavirus: Humanity is being flushed down the toilet
COMMENT: Let's hope Oz isn't the country remembered for the great toilet paper swindle.
Retail boss: Talk to your landlord sooner than later
Newmarket Business Association boss Mark Knoff-Thomas has seen the impact first-hand.
Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in US
Hand sanitiser at $60 a bottle. Another store was accused of hawking it at $1 a squirt.
Coronavirus: Struggling retailers within malls might have to stay open or face penalties
Owners of stores in malls must consider their legal obligations when it comes to closure.
Limited edition avocado beer hits shelves
Brewing company takes smashed avocado to new heights.
NZ cinemas to limit number of people per screenings
The move comes after indoor gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned.
'A few crazies': Shoppers ignore advice and clear shelves
Despite PM's pleas for calm, shoppers continue to flood into supermarkets to bulk buy.
Coronavirus: Delays for online overseas shopping likely
Retail NZ says now is better time than ever to shop locally.
Cinemas stay open despite coronavirus, industry coy on numbers
Event Cinemas, Hoyts tight-lipped on the blow to ticket sales.