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Ikea, Resido build-to-rent, Drury a focus for Kiwi Property: full-year result

The long-awaited arrival of the global leader has retailers and shoppers excited.

'No respect': Bookstore hit by serial vandal targeting women's biographies

The vandal has ripped covers off books about high-profile Kiwi women.

Regional revival as retail activity rises 0.8% across the March quarter

Almost all industries had their activity rise, although hardware did decline.

My Food Bag shares up 8% as sales momentum shifts

Chief executive Mark Winter says demand is picking up.

Benno Blaschke: Breaking up supermarkets won't solve competition issues

OPINION: Regulatory barriers to entry should be considered as an alternative.

'Heartbreaking': Smith & Caughey's to close for good, almost 100 job losses

Auckland's prestigious flagship retailer to close after 145 years despite rescue attempts.

Inside the incredible rise and sad fall of Smith & Caughey’s – why it is closing for good

Despite a rescue attempt, Auckland's flagship store has faced a 'perfect storm'.

From Ikea to Kmart: The biggest building projects taking shape in Auckland

Huge new retail outlets opening this year and next are set to change Auckland's shops.

NZ fishing rod pioneer returns with innovative tech for new venture

Lanza Rods are handcrafted, using solid carbon fibre for strength and lightness.

Commerce Commission files criminal charges against Woolworths

The commission signalled the charges in December.

Almost 40% of retail crime not being reported to police

Retail NZ members reported more than 140,000 crime incidents in 2023-2024.

Highbrook Crossing: New hub for Auckland's Biggest Business Park

Goodman Group is upgrading Highbrook Crossing to add retail, dining and public space to New Zealand’s largest business park in East Tāmaki. Video \ Jason Dorday

Paddock to Pantry to triple range with new warehouse, second store

The online supermarket is pitching itself as a real alternative to the big players.

Fashion: The next frontier for clean tech as textile waste mounts

Fashion emits 8% to 10% of greenhouse gases yearly, more than aviation.

Wendy's NZ owner Greg Flynn talks about the NZ business and Aussie expansion

Wendy's NZ owner Greg Flynn, chief executive and founder of Flynn Group, talks to Tom Raynel about the NZ business and his plans for growth in Australia. Video / Alyse Wright

Expansion on the menu for Wendy’s New Zealand’s new US owner

Greg Flynn is the CEO of Flynn Group, one of the largest franchise operators globally.

Woolworths Te Atatū closing today, half the 55 staff to relocate

Staff will give treats to customers and have a catered dinner to mark the closure.

'Good to see' – consumer confidence on the up

Consumer confidence has lifted but so too have inflation expectations.