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Repco NZ pays $123m dividend amid surging profits
Repco's profits have doubled to $30m since 2019.
How the 'retail heart' of Pāpāmoa is about to get bigger
The new development will offer 3800 square metres for up to eight retailers.
ComCom threatens regulatory crackdown on supermarkets
Consumer NZ doesn't have faith that operators in the sector will make changes voluntarily.
'Pretty special': Sistema founder's surprise at receiving knighthood
Plus: Several other prominent business people have been honoured.
Liam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recovery
OPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.
New retailer The Outlet set to open next week
The Outlet opens on June 3 online and in store, offering off-price retail.
Craft beer firesale: ASB recovers funds, but other creditors face $1.4m loss
Deep Creek liquidators investigate debtor balances amid big shortfall for creditors.
2 Cheap Cars profit drops 47% amid economic downturn
Revenue fell by 6% as the business faced pressure from several market factors.
Editorial: Police have zero tolerance on crime – right?
OPINION: A memo creates confusion over police policy on investigating shoplifting.
‘Retail is detail’: New Warehouse CEO shares his vision
Mark Stirton aims to enhance store merchandising and customer experience.
Opinion: Retail isn't dying, but it needs to build community to thrive
OPINION: Retail spending in New Zealand remains flat, with apparel sales down $6 million.
Police directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarification
Retailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.
Ikea, Resido build-to-rent, Drury a focus for Kiwi Property: full-year result
The long-awaited arrival of the global leader has retailers and shoppers excited.
Andrew Dickens: What's really to blame for Smith & Caughey's closure
OPINION: Smith and Caughey's on Queen Street is closing, upsetting many Aucklanders.
Regional revival as retail activity rises 0.8% across the March quarter
Almost all industries had their activity rise, although hardware did decline.
Inside the incredible rise and sad fall of Smith & Caughey’s – why it is closing for good
Despite a rescue attempt, Auckland's flagship store has faced a 'perfect storm'.
From Ikea to Kmart: The biggest building projects taking shape in Auckland
Huge new retail outlets opening this year and next are set to change Auckland's shops.
Briscoes reveals plans for 'mini metro' stores
Plus Rebel Sport will unveil its new flagship store design in Panmure this year.
Retail spending flat in April as Kiwis keep wallets closed
Hospitality spending was slightly up by 0.2%, adding $2.1 million.
DB Breweries profit falls as alcohol demand drops, costs rise
But the company remains focused on reducing its carbon footprint.
Butter prices: Here’s how much they might still rise
The price of butter could reach $9.50 by September.
Why Bremworth is returning to synthetic carpets after three years
Bremworth will make synthetic carpets again, reversing a 2020 decision.
'Encouraging': Warehouse Group third-quarter sales up 2.2%
Foot traffic is up, but margins are down.
'Disappointed': Briscoe Group first-quarter sales sink 2.58%
Rebel Sport gains couldn't offset a decline in homeware revenues.
Almost 40% of retail crime not being reported to police
Retail NZ members reported more than 140,000 crime incidents in 2023-2024.
'Good to see' – consumer confidence on the up
Consumer confidence has lifted but so too have inflation expectations.
Red alert: What will it take to turn around The Warehouse?
Analysts describe the challenges ahead for NZ's largest retailer.