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Continuous Disclosure: The biggest challenge facing the NZX
Plus: Door opens for Auckland Airport to move to single duty free provider

Where Ikea is hunting for its first Auckland site
Will your neighbourhood be near the new store?

Reefton Distilling Co seeks $3.5m to fund growth
Reefton-based distilling company is eyeing export to Australia and Britain.

Countdown goes plastic-free in trial to reduce wrapping
The test will be carried out over 10 weeks in three stores.

Big Read: Department stores are betting on booze to boost retail
"A round of drinks is a second pair of shoes."

'Laxatives in disguise': 'Detox' teas pulled from shelves after Consumer NZ probe
Teas containing medicine pulled from shelves.

In-N-Out Burger arrives in Auckland, but there's a catch
Try the cult burger chain tomorrow when it pops up in Auckland.

Container Door fined $54,000 for selling unsafe bikes
Judge said Container Door's supply of unsafe bikes was "highly careless" offending.

Editorial: Retail trade ebbs and flows but mega-malls can be rip tides
Editorial: Who'll look after the little guys when big business rides through town?

Glitzy mall gobbles up business in Auckland's Newmarket
Streets that were once thriving shopping lanes in Newmarket are now decimated.

Barefoot Pizza Hut worker causes public concern
Pizza Hut in Dunedin has faced criticism over hygiene at a Dunedin store.

The most annoying part of grocery shopping could disappear
A huge checkout revolution could arrive soon.

Chocoholics, rejoice: Cadbury Caramilk Easter Eggs coming to NZ
The Easter Bunny has come early with New Zealand's favourite chocolate out in egg form.

Confirmed! Another Sephora store for Auckland
Global beauty giant has confirmed Auckland shopping mall as second location.

Advertising makes us unhappy
HBR: The more a country spends on ads, the less satisfied its citizens are.

BNZ putting the screws on Bendon parent
Bank appoints insolvency specialist Korda Mentha to review Naked's financials

Ikea to pay $69m after furniture crushes toddler to death
The death also led to a recall of 21 million pieces of furniture.

The big challenge ahead for Ikea
Ikea's boss is looking to connect the dots between sustainability and affordability.

Sold out: NZ company swamped with orders after Archie wears their hat
Company founder had "almost forgotten" about the hat until the phone started ringing.

Big discounts, extra car parks: Boxing Day sales in full swing
Boxing Day sales attract queues of shoppers as retailers dish out hefty discounts.

Bunnings stores to close days after Christmas in 'cruel' blow for workers
'Four days' notice over Christmas is unacceptable,' says Kāpiti Coast councillor.

Last-minute Christmas shop sees malls around the country 'at capacity'
Last weekend before Christmas proven to be a busy one for mall operators.

'Nasty' find behind million-dollar supermarket deal
Rummage in a pantry led to a light-bulb moment that made this woman a millionaire.

So, maybe today's NOT the day to go to the mall
Data shows the quietest - and busiest - times to hit shopping malls.

Last-minute Xmas shoppers beware! 'Pandemonium' in NZ malls
This week is tipped to be busiest week of the year for malls and retailers.

Focus: Christmas spending surpasses $6.4b in last month
Focus: The silly season is in full swing with retailers taking in more than $6.4b in the last 30 days. Video / Dean Purcell / Chris Tarpey

Say cheese: Major retailer trialling safety cameras as part of staff uniform
Thieves cost retailers a lot of money.

Auction site reveals Kiwis' last minute Christmas searches
Thousands of kayaks, Apple watches and e-scooters are being searched for on Trade Me.

First NZ Taco Bell store brings in $100k a week
First Taco Bell store to open in New Zealand has proved popular.