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The Warehouse downgrades earnings forecast to include a worst-case $5m loss

A warmer start to the winter season is impacting sales of blankets, heaters and apparel.

Plumbing World parent reports $8.2m loss as construction downturn hits revenue

It's the second loss in a row for the business after posting a $6.37m loss in 2024.

Further property sold in $100m+ Cook Property empire

Cook is selling a $100m-plus portfolio here, saying he has shifted to Sydney permanently.

Why Crane Brothers is doubling down on CBD despite retail challenges

Crane believes strong retail can thrive in diverse environments like High St and Ponsonby.

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.

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.