New ZealandCostco, then Ikea: What could be next and why do we care?Ikea's Auckland store opens on December 4 at Sylvia Park in Mt Wellington.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKathmandu, Rip Curl owner to close 21 stores in a bid to turn fortunesCompany announces plans to cut costs and restructure organisation amid struggling sales.04 Sep 04:16 AM
RetailIkea's first New Zealand store to open on December 4'It's been quite a journey,' says Ikea expansion manager Fabian Winterbine.04 Sep 04:11 AM
LifestyleNew ice-cream craze sees single dairy make $20,000 in a dayThe dairy owner says he has up to 70 people popping in each day to check the freezer.03 Sep 10:15 PM
New ZealandNew cafe opens at Hawke’s Bay Airport as two others move onAirspresso has opened at the airport as Bay Espresso and Sugar on Top say farewell.03 Sep 06:00 PM
Crime'Completely unacceptable': Supermarket manager attacked while restocking shelvesThe next day, Shamah Riley tried to strangle a prison inmate over a piece of bread.03 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket dragged down by a2, Ebosa2 Milk dropped 2.77% to $10.19, contributing to market decline.03 Sep 06:24 AM
BusinessKraft Heinz announces split, creating two focused companies by 2026One will focus on sauces like Heinz Ketchup; the other on Oscar Mayer.03 Sep 02:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRetail expert on what went wrong for appliance and furniture chain Smiths CityThe 107-year-old company, now in the hands of administrators, faces an uncertain future.03 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Perfect storm’: Pressure on squeezed retailers not letting up as two big chains struggleRetailers continue to grapple with increasing costs and weaker consumer demand.02 Sep 03:32 AM
WellingtonA big mis-steak: Three arrested in Wellington with car full of shoplifted meatPolice found about $1000 worth of meat in the vehicle.02 Sep 01:47 AM
New Zealand'We know this is worrying': Mould-tainted baby wipes recalled nationwide over contamination riskBunjie's wipes are sold at Chemist Warehouse and Baby Bunting.02 Sep 01:06 AM
New ZealandWhat Lotto NZ's new spending limits mean for online playersLotto New Zealand introduces a $150 seven-day rolling spending limit from September 29.02 Sep 12:34 AM
EntertainmentIconic record retailer Marbecks to close Queens Arcade store after 90 yearsRoger Marbeck says the move away from selling records in a physical shop is "bittersweet".01 Sep 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Tech's sharemarket dominance raises awkward questionsOPINION: Three companies rival entire swathes of industries that employ millions.31 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne lucky winner scoops $12m in tonight's Lotto Powerball drawLotto's First Division prize sits at $1 million.30 Aug 08:29 AM
New ZealandReady-to-eat supermarket salads recalled over metal filings riskSome Speirs Foods and Woolworths brand salads may be contaminated with metal filings.30 Aug 04:20 AM
BusinessEx-Kitchen Things employee on turning up to work to find they no longer had a job'It has put quite a strain on my partner and I financially,' the staffer said.30 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Unusual twists and turns’: Zuru nappy trial concludesMonth-long nappy trial closes as Zuru claims the case of stolen Treasures has been proven.30 Aug 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Govt's unrealistic supermarket goals miss the markOPINION: Finance Minister wants more supermarket firms operating, to help lower prices.29 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandTo catch a thief: How cop tracked down repeat shoplifter with just one clueConstable Zac McKay is part of a retail crime unit that's making a real difference.29 Aug 09:37 PM
New Zealand'Good mates': Meet 'Adrienne and John' – the pair behind NZ radio's quirkiest adsMagness Benrow is celebrating its 80th birthday as an Auckland retail institution.29 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandKmart children's toys recalled over 'choking hazard'The toys have been on the retailer's shelves for two months.29 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandHospitality closures surge, with 2564 businesses shutting in 12 monthsSome restaurants are opting for scaled-down versions to meet the market.29 Aug 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'It's garbage': Treasures owner hits back in marathon Zuru court battleThe blockbuster diaper dispute nears its conclusion with claims of corporate bullying.29 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPlan for McDonald’s Newmarket drive-through sparks concern over nearby schoolsA McDonald's spokesman dismisses a claim it targets sites near schools as 'spurious'. 28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandYou've got mail: NZ Post resumes business parcel deliveries to US amid new tariffsBut people are unable to send personal parcels through the service.28 Aug 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyThe CBD retail area with the highest percentage of empty shops in NZYet the 13% is an improvement on last year, when a startling 16.5% of shops were empty.27 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessGood news for Kitchen Things customers – some items to be released by receiversThere is a positive update for customers who had paid in full for their appliances.27 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandKFC doubles down in Hastings with second restaurantThe new KFC could replace the closed Vege Shed, and not everyone's happy.27 Aug 03:51 AM
Business'Dreams shattered': Family's reno in limbo, $16k out of pocket by Kitchen Things demiseCustomers say they're stressed and in the dark after Kitchen Things' receivership.26 Aug 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland 56-level tower scheme to include hotel: Precinct PropertiesPlans for 'capital recycling': sell part or all of the new PwC Tower in Commercial Bay.26 Aug 09:40 PM
New ZealandThe $100 fruit taking NZ by storm: Why durian is a divisive delightThe fruit is now available in New Zealand supermarkets run by Foodstuffs.26 Aug 07:07 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailTech Insider: 'Mario' fronts on 'tough decisions' at Mighty Ape after Kong-sized write-down, talks up new feature'It's like buying at the top of the housing market.'26 Aug 01:08 AM
