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Cautious spending: Card data shows dip in retail sales for May

Economist Satish Ranchhod says retail spending likely to remain 'soft for a while'.

Tech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refund

PLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.

Liam Dann: Cheer up, Kiwis - and go shopping

OPINION: Uncertainty about employment is making people scared to spend on themselves.

Editorial: Too much talk about supermarkets, not enough action taken to improve competition

OPINION: The Commerce Commission completed its market study on the grocery sector in 2022.

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.

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.