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The Conversation: Warehouse risks long-term interests by sacking staff

AUT lecturer Jonathan Baker questions the company's strategy.

Amazon's Jeff Bezos blasts racist email

The Amazon founder was happy to lose a certain customer.

Hallenstein Glassons coy on any store closure plans

The company last month said it expected to lose $2.8m in profit.

Ōtara community beats KFC in food fight

Comment: Which came first, the deep-fried chicken or the shell-shocked locals?

Restaurant Brands reveals second Taco Bell opening date

And how many tacos New Zealand ate in the first month of the brand's launch.

Warehouse Group CEO on move to agile, store closures

Online retailing is now a major focus for the NZX-listed retail group.

Covid-19 bites: Hāngī operator the Māori Kitchen in liquidation

The business, specialising in hāngi cooking, was placed into liquidation two weeks ago.

Spike in Queen's birthday spend still below 2019 level

Paymark figures show electronic transactions increased by 2.4 per cent last week.

Clothing chain Max prepares to shut 17 stores

This comes as another big blow for the retail sector.

Outlook for retail remains dire - 6700 businesses at risk of closing

Just 10,000 of retail businesses are said to be stable in the current environment.

Loosen up: Level 1 can't come quick enough for bars and eateries

Hospitality popping the champagne for alert level 1, but recovery still a long way off.

Covid 19: Lockdown not so hard and economic pain overstated

Comment: Community confidence appears to be giving the economy a major boost.

Burger Fuel closes Shake Out store due to Covid-19

The store was Burger Fuel's first franchised Shake Out.

Bunnings closing 7 stores, 145 jobs affected

The consultation process has ended in a decision to close the stores.

Why Nido founder didn't lose sleep over pandemic setback

Vinod Kumar reveals Nido's expansion plans after superstore's Auckland opening.

Small Business: How Wellington Chocolate Factory was inspired by Melbourne's coffee scene

Wellington Chocolate Factory founder Gabe Davidson talks ethical business practices.

Watch: First look inside Commercial Bay - opening date revealed

The Auckland CBD shopping centre will open for first time next month.

NZ Post receives $29m in wage subsidies - on top of $280m from Govt's budget

The move has ruffled the feathers of competitors in the courier industry.