Retail news
Premium Kumeu River chardonnays lauded as family rack up 80 years of winemaking
Kumeu River chardonnays hold their own against premier French wine, but at a better price.
Food prices rise in December, driven by dairy, fruit, cooking oil
Non-alcoholic drinks and tobacco registered the biggest annual price increases.
Briscoe Group downgrades profit prediction after slow holiday sales
Rod Duke says it was a challenging time, but he's still optimistic.
David Jones reports improving result in 2024 accounts
Luxury-brand retailer still made a loss in 2024, but had a small improvement.
Flagship rising: Rodd & Gunn opening Lodge bar, restaurant in Pompallier on Ponsonby
Bar and dining concept at Commercial Bay and Queenstown will be extended to Ponsonby.
NZ butter price spike: 500g block hits $9.19
We're a dairy giant, so why is butter so expensive?
Popular restaurants Bar Non Solo and MoVida have closed their doors
Savor Group CEO Lucien Law reveals the group's new plans.
Woolworths seeks to acquire food manufacturer Beak and Johnston
Beak & Johnston make ready-made products such as soups and frozen meals.
'Big plans': Rod Duke on why Briscoes is thriving while other retailers struggle
Briscoes owner tells Liam Dann what drives him to succeed... and how he spends his money.
Retail row: Boxing Day spending up but December down
Worldline's latest data has revealed how Kiwis spent on Boxing Day this year.
Did Kiwis spend more on Boxing Day this year?
According to the latest data from Worldline, Kiwis spent big this holiday season.
Coffee Supreme boss sees 'unprecedented headwinds' in 2025
Summer questions with Andrew Low.
Legislation, losers and lessons: Andrew Bayly’s 2024
Minister Andrew Bayly sat down with Tom Raynel to discuss his 2024, and what comes next.
Ikea store and warehouse top list of Auckland's biggest property developments
Industrial projects dominate new supply, the study found, comprising 65% of new stock.
Retailers' Christmas wish: Staying alive in 2025
Christmas sales will be critical to retailers' survival as 2025 shapes up as a challenge.
Flatpacked and ready: Ikea warehouse opened today
Goods to be shipped from China and Malaysia mainly, but also other parts of the world.
Tourism and hospitality get research funding as Holidays Act resets
The Government has committed funding to the sector in an effort to support future plans.
Electronic card data: Spending steady even as holiday sales start
New data from Stats NZ shows spending in retail steady during November.
Shoppers get their wallets out in the first week of December
Spending grew in the first seven days of December, more than the week of Black Friday.