Retail job cuts 'consequence' of customer habits - experts
'These trends come at a social cost to employees, who are often quite vulnerable.'
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Warehouse workers were left with massive uncertainty after the company's announcement.
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Heather Du Plessis-Allan: PM wrong to see red and attack The Warehouse
COMMENT: PM should know better than a Shane Jones-style public attack on a business.
National MP tells PM to 'stick to her knitting' after anger at Warehouse job cuts
The PM said she was angry at The Warehouse Group for axing more than 1000 jobs.
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Warehouse Group proposes axing more than 1000 jobs
More than 1000 jobs in listed retailer's store network and head office to go.
Up to two-week wait for The Warehouse deliveries
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Warehouse staff asked to take pay cut as pressure mounts
NZX-listed retailer is proposing mass pay cuts.
From the Warehouse to Destiny Church - the Kiwi businesses taking up Govt's wage subsidy scheme
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Filipino carpenter: Who will feed my family now?
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Warehouse says 'huge demand' for essentials; Mitre 10 starts online orders
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Revealed: The NZ stores open online during lockdown
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The Warehouse, Noel Leeming to open online for basics
The Government says the sale of these added goods is essential to all Kiwis.
The Warehouse proclaimed itself essential service 'in good faith'
Red Shed boss said decision was made in good faith and based on legal advice.
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The Warehouse Group employs over 12,000 people across New Zealand.
Warehouse could face $500k fine over market announcement
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Essential services: Dairies can open, The Warehouse can't
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The Warehouse warns of up to 8-week stock delays due to coronavirus outbreak
One of the country's largest retailers is anticipating stock delays from China.
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'Great to see a retailer stepping up and providing very affordable sanitary items.'
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Warehouse Group open to buying retail chains: CEO
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