Billions more dollars spent in May than April, new stats show
Due to the coronavirus lockdown, retail spending plummeted during the month of April.
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Its theatres across New Zealand will be open for business tomorrow evening.
Covid-19: NZ went hard, early, and then went shopping
Retail spend bounced back in May as businesses reopened.
Welcome to NZ's newest mall: Commercial Bay stores opening today revealed
Precinct Properties's $1b shopping centre set to open after four years under construction.
'It doesn't make sense': Stunned Warehouse workers react to job loss announcement
Warehouse workers were left with massive uncertainty after the company's announcement.
The Conversation: Warehouse risks long-term interests by sacking staff
AUT lecturer Jonathan Baker questions the company's strategy.
Amazon's Jeff Bezos blasts racist email
The Amazon founder was happy to lose a certain customer.
Hallenstein Glassons coy on any store closure plans
The company last month said it expected to lose $2.8m in profit.
Restaurant Brands reveals second Taco Bell opening date
And how many tacos New Zealand ate in the first month of the brand's launch.
Warehouse Group CEO on move to agile, store closures
Online retailing is now a major focus for the NZX-listed retail group.
National MP tells PM to 'stick to her knitting' after anger at Warehouse job cuts
The PM said she was angry at The Warehouse Group for axing more than 1000 jobs.
Spike in Queen's birthday spend still below 2019 level
Paymark figures show electronic transactions increased by 2.4 per cent last week.
Clothing chain Max prepares to shut 17 stores
This comes as another big blow for the retail sector.
Kmart eyeing up site Warehouse plans to vacate
Sources says The Warehouse is unlikely to want a competitor to take over the property.
Auckland Home Show go-ahead a ray of hope for economy
The Auckland Home Show will be the first major post-Covid-lockdown retail event in 2020.
Warehouse Group proposes axing more than 1000 jobs
More than 1000 jobs in listed retailer's store network and head office to go.
Three ways Covid-19 has changed consumer behaviour
A new report has found the pandemic has accelerated some long-term retailing trends.
Eat Local NZ suspends trading following spat with Australian player Mr Yum
Melbourne-based food-delivery platform had originally partnered with Eat Local NZ.
Retailer Smiths City set to be sold, seven stores to close
Smiths City set to be sold to Polar Capital.
Under pressure retail staff helped by new well-being app
A new well-being app aimed at healthcare workers could also help stressed retail workers.
Covid 19: Lockdown not so hard and economic pain overstated
Comment: Community confidence appears to be giving the economy a major boost.
Burger Fuel closes Shake Out store due to Covid-19
The store was Burger Fuel's first franchised Shake Out.
Bunnings closing 7 stores, 145 jobs affected
The consultation process has ended in a decision to close the stores.
Why Nido founder didn't lose sleep over pandemic setback
Vinod Kumar reveals Nido's expansion plans after superstore's Auckland opening.
Watch: First look inside Commercial Bay - opening date revealed
The Auckland CBD shopping centre will open for first time next month.
NZ Post receives $29m in wage subsidies - on top of $280m from Govt's budget
The move has ruffled the feathers of competitors in the courier industry.
Allbirds teams up with Adidas for sustainability project
Woollen shoe company and sportswear giant plan to change footwear industry.
175 jobs to go: H&J Smith looking to close South Island stores
Company proposed stores in Dunedin, Mosgiel, Balclutha and Te Anau would close.
Axed senior Kathmandu manager claims Covid-19 restructure was unfair
The ERA heard that Kathmandu's restructure happened quickly.
Target closes 167 stores in massive company restructure
Target has announced major changes in Australia.
Could this be Graeme Hart's next move? Kraft Heinz explores asset sale
New Zealand and Australian assets said to be worth $1 billion.
The Warehouse to shut North Shore store, 40 staff affected
Staff could move to work in other stores nearby.
It's great to have Uber Eats back - except if you're one of their delivery people
Yet, despite the enormous losses, investor money keeps on flowing in.