RetailSPQR liquidators renew liquor licence for failed restaurantThere has been some buyer interest in it.21 Aug 06:02 AM
New Zealand'Aggravation': Kids as young as 6 and 10 steal dirt bikes from motorcycle storeUpset owner: 'We aren’t just talking about money, we are talking about our sanity.'18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: The win for local communities in the battle over boozeOPINION: Locals should be the ones to decide on restricting alcohol sales.18 Aug 05:00 PM
World‘At his head’: Horror knife claim at Westfield mallA man has been charged after allegedly brandishing a knife at a customer’s head at mall.18 Aug 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-Gun City staff charged with fraud, allegedly helped divert firearms to black marketThe two men allegedly altered sales records of the 'gangster's gun of choice'.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConsumer NZ says ComCom's supermarket recommendations don’t go far enoughThe consumer rights agency says too much onus is put on shoppers to take action.16 Aug 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg BruceGreg Bruce: Power-ranking Auckland’s shopping mallsOPINION: One Auckland mall is a clear winner, but there are some surprising losers.15 Aug 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Thought it was an earthquake': Dramatic footage shows hammer-wielding thieves smash into dairyOwners watched thieves raid their businesses on CCTV before deciding to confront them.15 Aug 04:25 AM
RetailSpending on cars and clothes down in July but some services escape malaiseClothing and vehicle sellers had a less-than-stellar month.15 Aug 12:30 AM
LifestyleHow Avon went from beauty institution to total disasterWhatever happened to the Avon ladies?14 Aug 11:48 PM
New ZealandRetailer group goes to Ombudsman after police refuse to release crime arrest dataGroup questions Government's promise about prioritising retail crime.14 Aug 11:02 PM
RetailNew wave of dubious social media e-shops targets KiwisKiwi singer says she's no customer of 'Williams Auckland' e-commerce fashion site.14 Aug 03:02 AM
Lifestyle‘Where do you park the car?’ Ikea's surprise after sending staff to check out 500 Kiwi homesWhat does the company’s research mean for its Sylvia Park store?14 Aug 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall business confidence hits reverse gear, economic pressures drive burnoutPost-Covid optimism gives way to declining confidence.12 Aug 03:30 AM
New Zealand'I can't tell my parents': Guard attacked with hammerJit Singh hasn't told his mother about what happened.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandProlific shoplifter: 'It gives me a kick ... It's like a job'Travis Archer had only been out of jail for eight days when he hit the stores again.10 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'We just need our confidence back': Hamilton's high street not what it used to beHowever, it's not all doom and gloom, local business leaders say.08 Aug 05:30 PM
Retail36 jobs on the line at Mitre 10 headquartersMitre 10 chief executive cites low consumer confidence and spending.08 Aug 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailOpinion: Time to tighten NZ competition law amid Foodstuffs merger debateEconomist's century-old theory criticised in debate over supermarket consolidation.08 Aug 05:00 AM
Retail'We need to be accountable back to NZers': Supermarket boss Chris Quin on cost of living crunchAnd how losing both his parents at 21 affected his outlook on life.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The curious case of competition law and FoodstuffsOpinion: Imagine if every major company was neatly divided between our major islands.07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSmith & Caughey's saved: Smaller Queen St store and 100 jobs to stayThe Newmarket store is to close next month; 100 redundancies after staff consultation.06 Aug 02:30 AM
RetailWoolworths staff vote for strike action over low wage offers, staff safety concernsUnion says 'understaffing' and living wage concerns have not been addressed.06 Aug 02:03 AM
Small BusinessAuckland bathroomware and plumbing supplies business in liquidationFamily-owned importer put into liquidation on August 5.05 Aug 07:14 AM
RetailThe Warehouse takeover bid falters at first hurdleThe deal failed to get shareholder support beyond Sir Stephen Tindall.02 Aug 04:58 AM
New ZealandBurglars throw stolen goods from car during police pursuitImpact on commercial burglary victims is not just financial says senior police officer.01 Aug 10:12 PM
Banking and financeBusiness confidence rises with a ‘can’t get any worse vibe to it’"The evidence is mounting that the inflation dragon is on its last legs."31 Jul 01:55 AM
BDBDRetailPaper Plus breaches bank covenants, seeks capital raiseBNZ could not commit to a banking covenant waiver.30 Jul 05:46 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailLifeline for an icon: Smith & Caughey's may be savedUnder a new proposal, the retailer would have a smaller presence in Queen St building.30 Jul 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS consumers show signs of flagging, companies and analysts warnFinancial Times: Hints a crucial driver of economic growth may have peaked.28 Jul 07:26 PM
Crime'Started to feel a nothingness': How Golriz Ghahraman explained shoplifting to judgeMore than a dozen documents used to decide sentence for ex-Green MP have been released.27 Jul 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailThe business of pleasure: Kiwis spending up large on sex toysKiwis are keen buyers of adult toys, helping at least one industry to boom in tough times.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why I hope Tindall’s The Warehouse takeover is a winner this timeOPINION: Consumers are crying out for a third supermarket chain.27 Jul 05:00 PM
RetailQuirky town split over need for Burger King and StarbucksSome see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.26 Jul 08:02 PM
