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New CEO faces early test as Michael Hill's home market slips further

The jeweller's new CEO Jonathan Waecker led his first shareholder meeting.

Final Torpedo7 stores to close as retailer moves to online-only

All stores will be open over summer before transitioning by February 2026 to The Outlet.

Kiwis tightening wallets as cost pressures hit holiday spending plans

Many shoppers aim to finish gift buying by November to spread costs.

Macpac profit tumbles 70% as tougher market hits outdoor retailer

Retailer's net profit fell 70% to $3m as it was hit by rising costs and weaker demand.

‘We’ve had to be adaptable’: Hospitality sector faces tough year of change

Tipping plunged about 40%, a sign of cost-of-living pressures.

'Households aren’t rushing to the checkout yet': Retail spending dips 0.5% in September as growth streak ends

Hospitality was the only sector to see growth, rising 1.5% in September.

Govt-backed Foodstuffs trial aims to cut single-use plastic waste

Customers can borrow deli containers by tapping their phone at the checkout.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds opens first NZ store, plans $75m expansion

The $75m expansion will add outlets in Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch.

The battle for shopper loyalty: New Cashpoints card launches, with seven Kiwi retailers

'Consumers are getting savvier and savvier,' says the founder of a new loyalty scheme.