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Looming shortages: Which retail items could soon be harder to come by

High demand and short supply has retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers stretched.

'Kick in the guts': Retail and hospitality react to new lockdown measures

'Glimmer of light' of speedy recovery has now been diminished, industry says.

Elastic shortage hits as Kiwis rush to stock up on masks

Suppliers says its impossible to source elastic amid the Covid-19 crisis.

Bank fees threaten no-touch payments

Retailers took up contactless payment under lockdown but will they ditch it now?

Chocs away: Whittaker's plans to double its chocolate output

Matt Whittaker talks factory expansion and the Nigella Lawson sales effect.

Retailers more upbeat but sales figures point to more trouble ahead

Retail spending tipped to take a dive as wage subsidies come to an end.

Deja brew: Turning bread into beer - and then bread again

Restaurateur Ben Bayly co-founder of food-recycle firm with global ambitions.

Retail spending 'strong' in July, accommodation spend up

Accommodation spending growth came back last month.

Bunnings opens $37m whopper store: biggest in NZ

140 staff employed pre-Covid to sell biggest NZ retail warehouse.

Multimillion-dollar man Jeremy Moon's latest business venture

Icebreaker founder opens up about his new business venture and plans for global expansion.

Uber Eats driver pay changes causes concern

Changes to Uber Eats driver remuneration system sparks concern.

Small Kiwi firms more gloomy than ever - confidence plummets

Latest sentiment according to ANZ Business Micro Scope.

Small KiwiSaver scheme founder's big ambitions

Why an investment banker moved back to New Zealand and started a KiwiSaver provider.

The Warehouse to close stores for a big announcement

Last month The Warehouse announced six stores were closing and head office job cuts.

Pandemic passion: Lockdown sends engagement ring sales through the roof

Independent jewellers say engagement rings are incredibly popular right now.

iPhone screen inspires look of new 99-room hotel

Multimillionaire forges links between Northland and new Auckland CBD hotel.