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'Lifeline' before Christmas rush: Auckland retailers set to reopen next week - but face long recovery
Prime Minister says no alert level change for Auckland until midnight next Tuesday.
The Warehouse considers mandatory vaccinations for all staff by New Year's Day
The Warehouse Group employs about 12,000 staff across New Zealand.
'No guarantees': Toy stores tell families to get in early for Christmas
"Who wants kids to miss out on Christmas?"
Ho ho, oh no: Kiwis facing a Covid Christmas without family - or their favourite gifts
Travel restrictions and supply shortages are threatening to disrupt the festive season.
Why chicken, pork and chocolate prices soared in September
Tomatoes may have hit a record high price - economist.
New data suggests post-lockdown rebound weaker than last year
Economists say there are signs this lockdown rebound won't match last year's strong surge.
Business also need 'no jab, no work' policy, says Retail NZ
Businesses are under huge pressure with no changes to alert level.
Tipping point: Rise in businesses struggling to make debt payments
Payments more than 30 days overdue have spiked up.
Economic outlook dims as NZ moves away from 'zero-Covid' strategy - BNZ
Christmas retail rebound expectations trimmed as Covid spread ends elimination hope
Whittaker's chocolate prices to increase
Whittaker's is increasing prices for the first time in two years.
Boss of 24 retail stores: Why Kris Faafoi's surprise changes to leasing law make sense
A tenant with 24 stores around the country shares his experience to make a point.
Supermarket booze battle: Auckland Council wins appeal
One major court dispute over booze sales is over, but more legal wrangling may be brewing.
Restructuring and lockdown demand helps Warehouse rack up profits
Warehouse benefits from 'digital transformation'.
Christmas warning: Australian strike will worsen shipping woes
Australian port strike action, China's power crunch spell pressure for NZ supply chain.
Kiwi Property questioned over $442m plans - but not on Ikea
Some property insiders think Kiwi wants to bring New Zealand's first Ikea to Sylvia Park.
'Glimmer of hope': Business groups welcome Level 3 in Auckland
Hospitality lobbyist says move down to level 3 offers a 'glimmer' of hope.
Auckland CBD retail and hospitality has lost $770m to Covid
Chief executive Viv Beck says that equates to an average of $570,000 per business.
Liam Dann: GDP a bitter-sweet reminder of alternate economic reality
GDP points to interest rate hikes ahead once we're through the looking-glass of lockdown.
GDP preview: Economy was red-hot. Is that meaningless now?
Strong second-quarter GDP data will provide some confidence for post-lockdown rebound.
New $300m Halswell mini-town centre gets consent
Pool, gym, cinemas, apartments, supermarket, childcare and housing planned for site.
South Island's biggest supermarket chain names new boss
Ex-Hallenstein Glasson managing director has new supermarket role.
Countdown removes sharp knives from sale after terror attack
Supermarket chains are now mulling whether to stop the sale of knives permanently.
How much does NZ's biggest supermarket chain make?
The chain has 330 supermarkets and gets millions of shopper visits annually.
Kikki.K stationery collapses for a second time
Stationery chain announced it was a "sad day" but lockdowns had 'devastated' the brand.
Major Auckland retail landlord to cut rents by up to 80 per cent
"Tenants are beside themselves. They really are." - Daniel Friedlander.
One supermarket chain has nearly double its rival's Covid hotspots
One supermarket chain dominates Covid hotspots with 32 listings as location of interest.
'$1m a day' - lockdown toll on retail, entertainment and hospo
The Warehouse, Bunnings, PlaceMakers - how big retailers are faring under alert level 4.
Supermarket centre opens 3 weeks early to meet demand
Chain sent just under 3.5 million cartons of food/groceries to stores in last week.
US-owned FunLab wants 1500 extra NZ staff in expansion
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq and Holey Moley Golf Club - just the start.
Business groups disappointed over lockdown extension
Another weekend of lockdown for NZ, with Auckland and Northland in level 4 longer.
The Warehouse moves into online pharmacy delivery
The company has bought a cornerstone stake in a big healthcare business.