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Black Friday spending down in blow to retail recovery

While many analysts were expecting spending to rise, Kiwis have kept their wallets closed.

Ikea Australia and NZ CEO calm on competition ahead of launch

The Swedish company's product range is extensive, and more importantly, competitive.

First look inside $50m New World Te Atatū, 120 new jobs to be advertised next year

The jobs are to be advertised once a new owner/operator is appointed in 2026's first half.

'We are all tomatoes': My strange day inside Auckland Ikea

An Ikea newbie takes a look inside New Zealand's new temple to flatpack furniture.

Why Ikea's new Auckland store had to be built like a near-hospital-strength bunker

Builders spent six months driving 550 piles through volcanic rock beneath the site.

First look inside Auckland’s new Ikea store

The NZ Herald takes you inside Auckland’s new Ikea store, ahead of its opening on Thursday. Video / NZ Herald

The Warehouse boss delays details of refresh plan but names first two trial stores for revamp

Dame Joan Withers chaired her final meeting after nearly nine years in role.

Bendon slips again with $4.2m loss as expenses bite

Bendon operates 59 stores across Australasia and 300 partner outlets globally.

The Warehouse major cost reset could slash jobs

Chief executive Mark Stirton said 'these are difficult decisions'.

How new boss at The Warehouse plans to revive struggling Red Sheds

Shoppers told leaders the Red Sheds had grown ‘boring’ and needed freshness.

‘We want to create the future’: Inside Ikea’s plan to rethink NZ retail

Ikea visited 500 Kiwi homes to study how people live before its opening.

Costco Wholesale will be able to sell alcohol in new Drury store

Costco made $361.5m total revenue in its latest trading period, although it's still new.

Auckland suburb set for huge new Costco development

'A location as great as Drury': Costco Wholesale country manager Chris Tingman.

Inside Lush's 30-year journey balancing profit, passion and principles

The company made $68.9m in New Zealand sales last year, with a net profit of $2.3m.

Chopper rides and country music: Inside Calder Stewart’s 70th birthday celebration

One of NZ's largest industrial landowners and biggest builders has reached a milestone.

Briscoe Group sales dip as Rebel Sport slump offsets homeware growth

The transformation of Rebel Sport's Panmure store was a key contributor.