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The business of pleasure: Kiwis spending up large on sex toys

Kiwis are keen buyers of adult toys, helping at least one industry to boom in tough times.

Liam Dann: Why I hope Tindall’s The Warehouse takeover is a winner this time

OPINION: Consumers are crying out for a third supermarket chain.

Quirky town split over need for Burger King and Starbucks

Some see opportunity while other people in Tīrau like it just the way it is.

‘The worst will soon be past’: ANZ survey shows consumer confidence bounce

Inflation expectations continue to fall and there is some optimism about the future.

Editorial: The tasty prospect of The Warehouse taking on the supermarket duopoly

OPINION: There are hoops and hurdles but a big third player would be welcomed.

Home brewing supplier Brewers Coop shuts up shop, in liquidation

Business closes up after nearly 40 years.

'More severe than Covid': Ponsonby Rd faces retail struggle

Once a bustling haven, Ponsonby Rd is now the quietest it has been in decades.

The big obstacle facing Tindall's Warehouse plan

The takeover plan will require the approval of the Norman family.

The Warehouse takeover offer drops: Is $590m a bargain?

If the proposal is to proceed, shareholders would be required to vote to approve it.

Retail in the doldrums: Two popular Newmarket retailers shut up shop

There are clouds over retail throughout the country as consumers close their wallets.

Liam Dann: Are we winning the inflation battle? Verdict due this week with CPI data out

Consumer Price Index data should confirm whether November rate cut hopes are on the mark.

Warehouse Group to cut head office jobs

The company had already indicated it was looking to trim staff.

Kmart worker sacked for trying to defuse attack on security guards gets job back - for now

CCTV disproves company's claim, supports worker's actions.

Foodstuffs North Island reports first loss in a decade

Merger costs of $7.1m help Foodstuffs North Island to a modest loss.

Annual food prices drop for first time in six years - fruit and veges lead the way

Good news for the inflation fight as food prices continue to ease, Stats NZ figures show.

Giant new 1.7ha warehouse: Cotton On expands in NZ

Originally opened here in 2006. Now has 1000-plus staff in around 100 stores in NZ.

French beauty retailer Sephora to close Queen St store

Sephora opened its flagship Queen St store back in 2019.

US consumer goods companies are losing upper hand on pricing

Financial Times: Ones that imposed relentless post-pandemic price hikes reaching limits.