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‘Exciting times’ - Second Costco supermarket tipped for Auckland suburb

Rolleston was thought to be site of a second store. Now, that's changed. Bosses are mum.

Boutique Farro Fresh store opening on North Shore

Farro CEO cites first greenfield development of a new store.

Bracing for bad news: The stocks to watch this reporting season

Analysts warn this may be the third-worst earnings season ever.

No sign of a spending slowdown in Australia, even at the luxury end

OPINION: Retailer share prices have hit a 12-month high despite higher interest rates.

'Immensely challenging' - Mitre 10 head office bosses on problems paying suppliers

'Interfacing between new and legacy systems while we transition to our new platform.' CEO

Grocery Commissioner launches new ‘whistleblower’ tool

Device hopes to remove 'risk of retaliation' for supermarket suppliers.

$150m in build-to-rent units for Auckland suburb

Sixth site for business specialising in building apartments to be rented in perpetuity.

Why Godfreys went into voluntary administration; rival offers staff a lifeline

Five stores in New Zealand have been closed as a buyer is sought for the business.

January consumer spending up, hospitality spending drops

Data from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.

From Matakana to Knightsbridge: How a Kiwi firm got luxury pillows into Harrods

Hyoumankind founder says Britain is a perfect market for travel pillow she developed.

Harvey Norman revenue falls in spending downturn

Consumers are being more cautious about investing in their homes, the company says.

December spending on a “sharper decline than expected”

Electronic card spending fell at the end of last year which might be bad news for retail.

Ikea’s first NZ store: Watch drone footage

About 500 piles have now been driven 40-50m deep across the site, an executive says.

Scotties Boutique: What is it, who owns it and why does a dress cost $6995?

Green MP Golriz Ghahraman has been accused of shoplifting from an Auckland institution.

Business confidence on the rise amid concerns over sluggish economy

Businesses are now more worried about securing sales than finding the right staff.

Property Insider: $33m Auckland block bought pre-election for scrapped light rail

'Irresponsible' said Simeon Brown of the rail business buying so close to the election.

Lisa King on expanding AF to the US market

AF and Eat My Lunch founder Lisa King says her biggest success is leaving corporate.

Shopping warranty service Boxer goes bust owing $36m

Kiwi e-commerce business Boxer owes $36m after going into liquidation.