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'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.

Smiths City owes IRD over $1m as outlook for creditors appears bleak

Liquidators have given reasons for what went wrong at the century-old retailer.

Cooks Coffee signs Tesco deal for five new Esquires cafés in Ireland

The NZX-listed firm runs 108 Esquires outlets across 10 international markets.

Black Pineapple’s cocktail catering subsidiary owes IRD over $680k

Inland Revenue is owed more than $687,000 across multiple claims.

NZ’s largest liquor store retailer reveals 2025 revenue, profits

The Australian-owned business has roughly 370 franchised shops in New Zealand.

'Stop now': Retailer made to stop selling baby car seats over safety concerns

PD Mart, a discount retailer, has recall notices in place and will offer refunds.