BDBDRetail'Disappointed': Briscoe Group first-quarter sales sink 2.58%Rebel Sport gains couldn't offset a decline in homeware revenues.07 May 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailAlmost 40% of retail crime not being reported to policeRetail NZ members reported more than 140,000 crime incidents in 2023-2024.05 May 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Good to see' – consumer confidence on the upConsumer confidence has lifted but so too have inflation expectations. 23 Apr 11:14 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailRed alert: What will it take to turn around The Warehouse?Analysts describe the challenges ahead for NZ's largest retailer.18 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinister pushes facial recognition software to prevent shopliftingFacial recognition tech could help reduce retail crime. What limits should be in place?14 Apr 05:00 PM
RetailCard spending falls by 0.8% in March, Stats NZ data revealSpending on durables, fuel and hospitality were all down.13 Apr 11:52 PM
Retail'Tariff wars miss the point': Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray criticises US tariff planZuru has factories in China, which is in line for a US tariff of 104%.08 Apr 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailThe Body Shop NZ owes $12 million, mall landlords among creditors$147k was owed to employees, but all were paid during administration.03 Apr 04:59 AM
Business70 jobs lost as Body Shop NZ goes into liquidation, closes final storesBody Shop NZ had 16 stores across New Zealand.01 Apr 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailFailed buy-now-pay-later operator Laybuy relaunches under new ownerLaybuy went into receivership last year.01 Apr 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailHallensteins profit hit by tough NZ market The wider business reported an increase in sales of 7.7% for the first half.27 Mar 09:44 PM
RetailJeanswest parent company enters administration, hundreds of Australian jobs at riskBut the New Zealand arm is not in administration.26 Mar 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailKathmandu owner posts $20m half-year lossKathmandu's sales grew 3% to $156.8m, improving over the last five quarters.26 Mar 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumProject Auckland$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impactIn a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.25 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailTorpedo7’s new owners reveal major shake-up for retailerSome stores to be closed while others will be rebranded under new name.25 Mar 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Consumers and the right to repair a good step that needs safer groundOPINION: A well-thought-out right to repair will provide benefits across the board.25 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonWoolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property InsiderWoolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently. 24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘The energy you don’t use’: Ikea’s green strategy for NZ launchKaren Pflug emphasises collaboration to reduce waste and drive sustainability.23 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWarehouse interim chief seeks more time as profits return to $11.8mThe Warehouse returned to profit with $11.8m, but revenue dropped to $1.6b.21 Mar 02:17 AM
RetailWarehouse swings to first-half profit, but revenue fallsThe Warehouse has announced its half-year results for the six months ended January 26.20 Mar 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail‘More challenging than we feared’: What’s in store for The Warehouse’s half-year resultAnalysts warn of tough year ahead and risk of no dividends.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDeveloper taking $100m Karangahape Rd building plans to Environment CourtDeveloper hopes the court may hear case this winter and overturn the original decision.17 Mar 10:00 PM
BDBDBusiness‘The whole back end is down’: James Pascoe stores face IT issuesIT problems hit James Pascoe stores, causing closures and cash-only sales.17 Mar 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChris Bishop v Auckland Council commissioners on K Rd rejection: ‘Insanity ... total nonsense’The plans failed to meet tests under the RMA, the commissioners' report said.17 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSupermarket wars: 'Game changer' - Foodstuffs' property boss on usurping Woolworths'Unfortunately, our new landlord has not renewed our lease' - Woolworths' Jason Stockill.16 Mar 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailBriscoes boss Rod Duke wants Government to ‘get their a** into gear’Rod Duke hails achievement in a tough environment.12 Mar 12:49 AM
RetailRetail spending has modest rise in February amid recoveryElectronic card data for the month of February shows Kiwis spent more in retail.11 Mar 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesWhat the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sectorLuxon assures the conflict has been managed well. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
RetailMichael Hill appoints interim CEO after leader’s sudden passingAndrew Lowe joined Michael Hill's executive team back in 2017 as Chief Financial Officer.06 Mar 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWatercare reveals deal with Foodstuffs North Island over new Pak'nSave Highland Park'Agreement allows us to ... reduce our supply to the site' - Watercare's Priyan Perera.06 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandPak’nSave following law by demanding personal details for $1000-plus shopping bills - IRDThe little-known rule has caught multiple people out.04 Mar 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Scentre result, hotel sale, Tutukaka dispute, Taupō bach saleBiggest NZ Westfield mall got 12.7 million visits last year, down from 13 million in 2023.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailThe Warehouse warns of 'significant uncertainty' in second half financial resultThe retailer's sales dropped 1.6% to $1.607 billion in the first half of 2025.03 Mar 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailOnline supermarket Paddock to Pantry expands to new locationCustomers can choose to have their groceries delivered by NZ Post or by Urgent Couriers.28 Feb 03:30 AM