Store owners "pretty happy" with Boxing Day sales
Plenty of shoppers around for Boxing Day sales but few loaded up with bargains
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Ikea store and warehouse top list of Auckland's biggest property developments
Industrial projects dominate new supply, the study found, comprising 65% of new stock.
'Consequences can be dire': Products for kids recalled due to safety concerns
'The dollar value might be small, but the risk of harm is not worth taking.'
Flatpacked and ready: Ikea warehouse opened today
Goods to be shipped from China and Malaysia mainly, but also other parts of the world.
'Low point' – new data to confirm NZ back in recession
Data due this Thursday will update the nation's third-quarter economic performance.
McDonald’s consults Ngāti Whātua on Ōrākei drive-through restaurant plans
Real estate chief met Ngāti Whātua O Ōrakei on employment, safety, health and tikanga.
Diana Clement: Taking the charity approach this Christmas
OPINION: Christmas is about more than just consumer spending.
Shoppers get their wallets out in the first week of December
Spending grew in the first seven days of December, more than the week of Black Friday.
Hallenstein Glasson’s early FY25 trading up, but NZ retail still challenging
Hallenstein Glasson shared its first results for FY25, and Australia is performing well.
Auckland couple claim health issues linked to recalled Kmart Christmas quilt
Kmart has released a statement after a Kiwi couple experienced frightening symptoms.
'House stank of chemicals': Kmart Christmas blanket to be recalled in NZ
Two reported hospitalisations in Australia have been linked to the sheets.
Bunnings declares $79m net profit from New Zealand operations
It employs about 5000-plus staff in its stores, trade and distribution centres.
'A world of hurt': Retail sales remain flat as Black Friday looms
Stats NZ has revealed its latest Retail Trade Survey for the September quarter.
$3.3b landlord says dramatic financial turnaround vindicates Sylvia Park strategy
Chief executive Clive Mackenzie says the results give the company more confidence.
'Burning cash' - insider on Mitre 10's 'horrific' software system upgrade
Auditors PwC: Cited disruptions to operations from that IT upgrade.
IT upgrade, rising expenses push Mitre 10 head office further into red
CEO Andrea Scown says Kiwis have continued to shop at the chain and she's upbeat.
'Disappointing': Supermarkets remove ability to sort items by price
The move will make grocery shopping 'more difficult and less transparent', expert says.
Editorial: Do retailers have reasons to be optimistic?
OPINION: Will Christmas be the most wonderful time of the year for business?
Resource consent lodged to expand Petone Kmart
The application is currently on hold while impacts on traffic are considered.
'Double whammy': OCR cut delivers mortgage relief but potential job losses dampen mood
Interest rates are now expected to drop steeply into the new year.
Chorus of OCR cut cheer drowns out message of tough times ahead – Liam Dann
OPINION: Central banks don't slash rates unless economies are in serious trouble.
How are retailers reacting to the OCR decision?
Retailers have shared their excitement about the OCR cut right in time for Christmas.
Kmart Christmas range divides shoppers in NZ and Australia
‘Ridiculous. Still three months away.’
Property Insider: Largest new retirement village opening; Auckland cladding inspection failures
Auckland Council's building inspection boss reveals shocking numbers on cladding failures.
First look inside $200m 118-shop outlet centre Mānawa Bay: major crime deterrent features
'What we have achieved is phenomenal.' - Airport retail boss Lucy Thomas on leasing centre
Smiles, traffic and empty hands: First impressions of Mānawa Bay
Some shoppers described the new shopping centre as dark and enclosed.
Westgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in court
Mark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
Colossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store planned
Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.
Political Roundup: Time to break up the supermarket duopoly
OPINION: New Zealanders have some of the most expensive groceries in the world.
‘Where do you park the car?’ Ikea's surprise after sending staff to check out 500 Kiwi homes
What does the company’s research mean for its Sylvia Park store?
Small business confidence hits reverse gear, economic pressures drive burnout
Post-Covid optimism gives way to declining confidence.
'We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to be
However, it's not all doom and gloom, local business leaders say.
Smith & Caughey's saved: Smaller Queen St store and 100 jobs to stay
The Newmarket store is to close next month; 100 redundancies after staff consultation.