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Warehouse out, Kmart in? Discount chain tipped to take over Auckland site

Wesfarmers-owned Kmart tight-lipped on plans for Birkenhead store.

Four-day week: Reduced hours emerging trend for restaurants, cafes

This comes as business owners opt to reduce their hours of trade.

'No final decision' on $100m Sylvia Park block

"Important we move ahead in line with tenant demand and economic conditions"

Briscoe Group sales bounce back in second-quarter after lockdown

Managing director Rod Duke says the sustained bounce back in sales was surprising.

Artificial intelligence: Why violent attacks are turning dairies hi-tech

Technology used at Christchurch's Al Noor Mosque could now be coming to a dairy near you.

How the cinema sector is faring post-lockdown

Disruption to blockbuster film releases has cinema occupancy halved.

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.

Michael Hill closes more stores as online sales rise

CEO says its plans to reduce its store footprint further.

Michael Hill's fourth quarter sales down 4%, online sales hit new highs

NZX-listed retailer says its digital performance during lockdown was pleasing.

Tricks of the trade: How a small town clothes shop survived 40 years

Retail veteran Larry Sullivan explains how to thrive in the regions.

Helicopter money: Should NZ follow Britain?

'Free money' to stimulate economy could help in challenging months ahead, analysts say.

Analysis: Is the rosy outlook for hospitality sustainable?

Long term recovery in the hospitality sector could take up to five years.

Rent relief delays: Businesses pleading with Government

One in eight retail businesses are struggling to negotiate rent relief, a survey shows.

Small Business: Former trade commissioner launches yoga app

Ziena Jalil discusses creating an app to connect teachers and students.

The Warehouse's TheMarket still years away from profitability

Online marketplace says it is at least two years away from profitability.