PremiumPremiumRetailLow tide: KMD Brands rejects offer to sell off surfing brand Rip Curl to rivalKMD Brands argued the deal relied on new debt and a dilutive capital raise.23 Mar 11:27 PM
New ZealandFashion retailer fighting to keep prices sharp, amidst economic uncertaintyGlassons is seeing the strongest sales in places like Christchurch and Queenstown.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumRetailKiwi beauty brand Essano plots big US comeback with digital-first pushAll Essano products will continue to be manufactured in South Auckland.21 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandSmall town welcomes second supermarket - an independent - to compete with Foodstuffs10 Mar 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailAll Blacks legend's tyre business goes into liquidationThe Thames store was sold to a new owner about a month before liquidation.05 Mar 03:38 AM
RetailChemist Warehouse growth spurt prompts plan for new Auckland distribution centreStore numbers here have exploded from 14 in 2020 to 70 in 2025.03 Mar 04:21 AM
BusinessApple’s cut-price iPhone 17e: What you get, what you don’tApple's cheapest iPhone gets MagSafe wireless charging, double the storage.02 Mar 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailGrabOne to relaunch under new Kiwi owners after liquidation shutdownParadigm Group aims to reconnect with GrabOne's 350,000 customers.02 Mar 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: $5m-plus foreign house-buyers allowed in from Friday - how it will workForeigners on golden visas may struggle at Waiheke or Aotea Great Barrier: all explained.02 Mar 04:00 PM
RetailMichael Hill profit jumps 32% as new boss sets course for next phaseGroup revenue hit $371m in the half, lifting 3% on the prior year.01 Mar 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWealth of 10 biggest iwi edges higher in tough yearIwi have had three consecutive years of difficulty, but 2025 showed a modest improvement.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailMighty Ape revenue falls 25% as fourth boss in three years takes chargeGrant Henry has come from EB Games to head up Mighty Ape.23 Feb 03:00 AM
BusinessRetail spending sees solid rise in December quarterSpending increased in 12 of 16 regions across the country.22 Feb 11:43 PM
New ZealandPharmacy sells $1m winning Lotto ticket amid Art Deco FestivalDid you go to the famous Napier festival? The winner has yet to claim their prize.22 Feb 10:44 PM
PoliticsRetail crime group chair picked pricier Auckland office over adviceThe group chose a $131,000 Symonds Street office over a cheaper site.15 Feb 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessMore SMEs lining up extra work in 2026 as confidence edges backAbout 44% of SMEs aim to bring forward asset buys under the Investment Boost.11 Feb 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Is AI to blame for pushing unemployment rate higher?ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.10 Feb 05:00 PM
PoliticsRetail crime advisory group scrapped after several resignationsThe group had been funded to last until September this year.10 Feb 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Best on the planet': Greg Foran on his new job leading US supermarket chain KrogerGreg Foran previously led US retail giant Walmart from 2014 to 2019.09 Feb 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailThe Warehouse to hit pause on external ads as new marketing boss plans resetFrankie Coulter plans to shift more money into in-store experiences.08 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandLongstanding clothing store departs Hastings central mall areaNapier's Cotton On store will stay open, but it's lights out in Hastings.05 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailStorms, holidays dent modest rise in January retail spendingWild weather on January 21 cut daily spending by 5.6% compared with last year.04 Feb 09:02 PM
New Zealand'Safe shopping': CHB retailers back campaign for rainbow-friendly storesBusinesses are embracing the campaign aimed at making the LGBTQIA+ community feel safe.04 Feb 05:00 PM
RetailWarehouse Group cuts 270 head office jobsThe Warehouse Group will cut 270 head office jobs, from about 990 to 720 roles.03 Feb 08:17 PM
RetailBriscoe Group reports record fourth-quarter sales despite margin pressureNet profit after tax is tipped to land between $59m and $60m for the year.03 Feb 12:12 AM
RetailKathmandu owner lifts earnings forecast after strong Black Friday and Boxing Day salesKathmandu sales jumped 12.9% in the first five months of the new year.01 Feb 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'A nice round number': Ikea owner sets sights on 100,000ha of local forestsIngka already owns about 43,000ha of New Zealand forest worth $648m.01 Feb 08:00 PM
