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Jarden Brief: Walmart climbs up but bloated grocery prices spark unease

A big day for big US retailers gives a hint about where people think inflation is heading.

First peek at Costco NZ's accounts reveal hefty set-up expenses

Top secret approach to membership numbers, but other numbers revealed from retail giant.

'Cyclone Strength': Retailer apologises after complaints over advertising

Complaints after advertising for Bed, Bath and Beyond uses cyclone to sell goods.

'Expect to see higher menu prices': Minimum wage increases $1.50 per hour

The adult minimum wage will be rising to $22.70 per hour from April 1

$16.8b Australian giant's plans to super-size leafy lane

The only regulatory hurdle is now getting consent to swing two huge cranes on the site.

Manukau shopping centre bar folds - gun violence blamed for scaring off customers

"Recent shooting in the vicinity of the premises discouraged customers" - liquidator.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Fresh produce prices likely to rise, experts say

Consumers are likely to see fewe fruit and vegetables in supermarkets in the coming weeks.

The Warehouse trials fresh produce sales

More stores could be stocked with fresh produce if the trial is successful.

‘Take some of the pain off’: Small businesses' advice to new PM

Employment and immigration settings topmost in concerns.

How four retailers helped drive retail sales to record $1.7b

$200m of sales made in December alone.

Laybuy shares go into trading halt

The Kiwi buy now pay later company wants to de-list from the ASX.

Another iconic Wellington business set to close up shop this summer

The boutique is the latest to move on from Wellington's retail scene.

Sketchy supermarket 'specials' in spotlight

Especially cheeky supermarket prices in spotlight, as consumer group urges vigilance.

Food prices leap in largest annual increase in 32 years

Biggest price increase in decades: Fruit and veg prices up enormously in the year.

Shoplifter with preference for chips, dip and cider said he did it ‘to survive’

Shoplifter with refined tastes will have to get used to prison food this year.

Waikato police search for 'dangerous' man after machete attack on shopkeeper

Police say 19-year-old Trayd Tahau is dangerous and should not be approached