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KFC splurge: Sales surge above pre-Covid-19 levels under alert level 3

CEO Russel Creedy talks market resilience in fast food and happy days for Carl's Jr.

Pre-Covid trading levels not expected to return for atleast a year, St Pierre's founder says

New Zealand sushi chain innovates to operate inline with Covid-19 guidelines.

World's second-largest retailer gets green light for $100m+ NZ debut

"There is nothing like Costco in New Zealand" - Noone

'Auckland's centre is going to be a graveyard' - Nikki Kaye

Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye fears the city centre's future is in peril.

Up to 160 staff at Farmers, Whitcoulls, Pascoes face chop

David Norman says Australia's wage subsidy resulted in less redundancies in Oz business.

Saving Burger King: Receivers progress deal to keep fast-food chain afloat

Landlords taking haircut as receivers nut out a deal.

Farmers plans to cut staff pay by up to 40%

Farmers will continue to reduce wages as long as the store cannot open its doors.

Revealed: What Kiwis were splurging on during lockdown

Nielsen figures show the most sought-after groceries a month into lockdown.

Pet business on why it's reigning cats and dogs in lockdown

E-commerce site has big plans once it turns a profit in six months' time.

What lockdown's end means for hundreds of thousands of Kiwi workers

The difference between alert levels 4 and 3.

'Economic carnage': Mall owners decry lockdown continuation

"We're now faced with just an outright 'you're closed'," - NZ Council of Retail Property.

'Bumper' retail trading expected post-lockdown

Some large DIY stores, shopping centres, bars and restaurants expect bumper trading.

'Bigger than Black Friday': Retail expert's prediction for splurge after lockdown

The continuation of lockdown conditions will lead to a build in pent-up consumerism.

Alert level 3: Restaurants, retail businesses can open - with restrictions

The Prime Minister outlines what businesses can expect when the alert level drops.

Coronavirus: Some Kiwis show no knead for bakers

Bread makers, kitchen mixers and hand mixers have all increased in search popularity.

Bunnings moves to online delivery for essential items

Bunnings has found a way to ensure goods can be delivered to customers.

Preparing for Easter: What goes on inside Cadbury's dedicated chocolate egg factory

Cadbury produces 35,000 tonnes of chocolate for Easter in Australasia each year.

Toy manufacturers look to reduce carbon footprint

Manufacturers introduce eco-friendly initiatives, hard to verify sustainability claims.