PremiumPremiumRetailFuel price surge squeezes restaurants and retailers as Kiwis cut spendingTwo-thirds of restaurants report fewer customers as costs and delivery charges rise.17 Apr 05:57 AM
PremiumTechnologyDoes the shoe fit? After day of soaring on winds of AI hype, Allbirds crashes back to EarthThe unnamed backer is initially providing only US$5m of its US$50m funding.17 Apr 03:40 AM
RetailThe Warehouse recalls kids' sand sets after asbestos found in testThe Warehouse Group has sold 4678 of the affected sand art sets.17 Apr 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Not a finale': Period care brand to close online store after eight yearsThe period underwear company was bought by Somedays in January 2025.17 Apr 02:00 AM
InflationFuel prices surge to record monthly rise as food inflation eases in MarchFuel spending jumped 17.3% or $81m, driving overall retail growth.16 Apr 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailLush posts $6.7m profit but auditors warn of 'material uncertainty'The net profit of $6.7m was nearly triple the $2.3m recorded in 2024.09 Apr 02:00 AM
RetailIran conflict and wild weather dampen March spending in regional divideWorldline NZ processed $3.98b in March, just 0.5% higher than March 2025.08 Apr 10:13 PM
RetailIkea New Zealand launches nation's first retail packing automation technologyIkea New Zealand's Adrian Pidgeon shares a behind-the-scenes look at the retailer's new technology. Video / Alyse WrightWatch06 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailInside the grid: Robot upgrade transforms Ikea fulfilmentThis is the first time Ikea has installed this technology in Australasia.06 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: From ‘star performer’ to balance-sheet risk – what the retail results mean for investorsNew Zealand's major retailers have reported their financial results, so who performed?02 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesNZ CEO pay survey: The $17m boss who broke our spreadsheetAre any CEOs really worth $17.3m? What the pay survey tells us.01 Apr 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailKathmandu’s parent company in the red as chair plans exit amid capital raiseThe result has been released five days later than originally expected.30 Mar 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: From Drury to Southland - the quiet giant betting billions on wind power and future freightCalder Stewart has built 750,000sq m of new buildings for $1.5b-plus in last three years.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingGas up 300%, power doubled: Why Wattie's says local manufacturing no longer worksGas costs for Wattie's have jumped about 300% in the past seven years.30 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandAuckland CBD's most prominent projects: Ten reasons to celebrate or cryCry over Seascape and Symphony. Celebrate Precinct and so much else in the city's heart.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: AI is about to reshape our lives faster than any tech before itOPINION: Progress and potholes – The AI journey ahead.27 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetail'We’re really worried about what they call blank sailings': Warehouse boss eyes Iran conflict threat to stock, costsMark Stirton is already scenario planning for shipping delays and surcharges.27 Mar 04:00 AM
Retail'Only way forward': Heinz Wattie’s confirms plant closures, 300 jobs to goManufacturing sites in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland will close.27 Mar 03:11 AM
RetailHallenstein Glassons profit jumps 32% as sales surge to $275mGlassons Australia led the way with $151.8m in sales and $13.8m net profit.26 Mar 10:27 PM
RetailWarehouse Group profit jumps 34% but warns outlook is under pressureThe result comes as the business trims head office staff and paused its marketing spend.26 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Diesel running out really would be a Mad Max worldOPINION: Nicola Willis needs to ration diesel immediately to delay social collapse.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBupa's operating profit jumps 52% as retirement village and care home revenue climbs But revenue and revaluations pushed bottom-line after-tax net profit up more than 600%.25 Mar 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailMcCain plant closure follows $17m loss and soaring related-party loansCurrent unsecured borrowings jumped from $38.4m to $96.8m in one year.24 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailLow tide: KMD Brands rejects offer to sell off surfing brand Rip Curl to rivalKMD Brands argued the deal relied on new debt and a dilutive capital raise.23 Mar 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty‘Devaluing the residential appeal’: Anger over three-level self-storage complexResident says the 14m high, three-level complex clashes with Mt Albert's vision.21 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailKiwi beauty brand Essano plots big US comeback with digital-first pushAll Essano products will continue to be manufactured in South Auckland.21 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMcDonald’s wins approval for 24/7 Auckland outlet near schoolLand beside railway line owned by Tram Lease, associated with $720m Richlist family.19 Mar 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailSephora New Zealand posts fourth straight loss as LVMH keeps it afloatThe Kiwi arm owes $26.1m to LVMH through a low interest cash facility.17 Mar 05:30 AM
RetailRetail spending rose in February in last data before Iran conflictHospitality led the rebound, with spending jumping 2.4% or $35m.15 Mar 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSupermarket boom: Is your area about to get a new store?Woolworths Paerāta Rise will open next February with an online order hub.15 Mar 04:00 PM