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Going, going, but not quite gone

One of the kings of New Zealand's antique industry has brought the hammer down on 53 years in business and is auctioning off his remaining goods.

Warehouse boss prepares for online battle

A year into his tenure, Nick Grayston appears to be a man with a plan.

Amazon to shake up entertainment industry

The traditional TV industry is divided on whether to welcome internet streaming and video-on-demand providers onto set-top boxes.

Top fashion retail chains closing down

NZ stores of fashion retailers Marcs and David Lawrence are closing down.

Warehouse ready for Amazon juggernaut

Warehouse Group says it is a question of when not if Amazon arrives in New Zealand.

First half Warehouse result 'mixed'

NZs largest listed retailer The Warehouse Group has posted what it said was a "mixed" first half performance across the Group.

Settlement reached with Nosh franchisee

Veritas investments says it has reached a confidential settlement with former franchisee owner Phil Mead after he sought to terminate his agreement.

Tourist spending bolsters retailers

Higher spending by tourists continued to bolster retailers last month. Figures from Paymark show February spending was up 2.2 per

A plastic alternative for your picnic

Govino New Zealand director Prue Kane talks about taking on an established drinkware business and the greatest lessons she's learnt.

Amid boycott, Ivanka perfume reigns

Despite retailers dropping her clothing line amid widespread boycotts, Ivanka Trump's perfume has become an Amazon bestseller.

Michael Hill lifts profit on chain growth

The jewellery retailer opened eight new Michael Hill branded stores and eight new Emma & Roe branded stores in the half-year.

Consumer confidence eases in Feb

New Zealand consumer confidence eased in February although Kiwis are feeling better off than they did a year ago.

David Lawrence, Marcs stores to close

Nine David Lawrence stores and four Marcs outlets will close by February 21 and 10 full-time staff and another 10 part-time staff will be made redundant.

Johnson & Johnson to ditch harmful plastic

Cotton buds made by the pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson will no longer have plastic handles to prevent toxic waste reaching waterways and seas.

Wesfarmers results boosted by Bunnings

ASX-listed conglomerate Wesfarmers today reported strong earnings growth in the first half, bolstered by results in Bunnings Australia and New Zealand.

The woman behind Trump brand boycott

How a late-night online shopping session mushroomed into a sprawling consumer boycott that is grabbing followers - and headlines.

Mum's $4800 self-serve scam

A Queensland mum has catapulted self-serve checkout theft to an entirely new level with an elaborate barcode scam.

Where does the Trump brand go from here?

COMMENT: In the retail world, big questions are swirling, how exactly did the Ivanka Trump brand fall so hard, so fast - where does it go from here?