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Govt adds 2 years to prison sentences for assaults on first responders, prison officers
The announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.

On The Up: How a Kiwi family built a tool empire from $10k and a vision
The Giles family remains deeply involved, with Graeme's son and nephew in key roles.

Global beauty giant boosts NZ operations with new $6m South Auckland distribution centre
L’Oréal’s NZ sales hit $180m in 2024, commanding 26% of the beauty market.

Why the new $100m Pak'nSave faces unique construction challenges
Vast new store is to be built on a flood-prone site which operated for 50 years as a dump.

Ikea to hire 500 staff for NZ launch, 100 more than planned
Employees get five weeks paid leave as well as a 15% discount at the store.

Repco NZ pays $123m dividend amid surging profits
Repco's profits have doubled to $30m since 2019.

How the 'retail heart' of Pāpāmoa is about to get bigger
The new development will offer 3800 square metres for up to eight retailers.

'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers invest
Farmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.

Middle-aged thieves stealing kilos of lollies from family-run store
Store manager Jayden Aben says regular customers are targeting the family-run business.

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.

Craft beer firesale: ASB recovers funds, but other creditors face $1.4m loss
Deep Creek liquidators investigate debtor balances amid big shortfall for creditors.

2 Cheap Cars profit drops 47% amid economic downturn
Revenue fell by 6% as the business faced pressure from several market factors.

Editorial: Police have zero tolerance on crime – right?
OPINION: A memo creates confusion over police policy on investigating shoplifting.

‘Retail is detail’: New Warehouse CEO shares his vision
Mark Stirton aims to enhance store merchandising and customer experience.

Opinion: Retail isn't dying, but it needs to build community to thrive
OPINION: Retail spending in New Zealand remains flat, with apparel sales down $6 million.

Police directive on $500 thefts sparks call for urgent clarification
Retailers are seeking clarity on police directives about low-value theft.