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Briscoe posts record profit despite 84 days of store closures
Total sales were up 6.08 per cent and online sales jumped 21.4 per cent.
Look beyond the three-month period, and offer more help, says Hospitality NZ
Look beyond the three month period, and offer more help, says Hospitality NZ.
Fuel price crisis: What the Government could do to help
Business groups say the Government has some options to lower the price at the pump
Restaurant Brands profit jumps 69.3pc taking it to $51.9m
Restaurant Brands crosses billion-dollar sales target for FY2021.
Covid support payments broadened after warnings
After warnings most businesses would not qualify, Government broadens Covid support.
Phase 3: Retailers need green light now to sell RATs - Barnett
Government needs 'a dose of reality' on who critical workers are, chamber CEO says.
International warnings for small business as Omicron disruptions loom
Jobs and wages remain solid but sales growth slows.
Michael Hill profit flat amid store closures
Michael Hill lost a total of 9,777 trading days across its store network
Staff shortages: Auckland hairdresser closes down, others may follow
The industry is facing many difficulties, those in it say.
Blow for hospitality as Valentine's Day spending plunges $60m
Restaurants lost out as Kiwis celebrated Valentine's Day a little differently this year.
NZ Post adds hundreds of staff to handle outbreak-driven demand
NZ Post prepares for increase in demand, and possible loss of staff due to self-isolation.
Hospitality being 'bled dry' by lack of support, say owners
Sector says lack of Govt support and assurance 'unacceptable' in third year of pandemic.
Kathmandu expects to take a hard hit on its first-half profit
Retail disruptions caused by the pandemic and overseas factory shutdowns to hit retailer.
'Most volatile protest since Springbok tour': Wellington pub forced to close
Pub owner says staff facing abuse because they are following Govt's mandate.
Briscoes forecasts its net profit to jump by 20% to $87m
Briscoes Group forecasts its net profit to jump by 20 per cent to $87m.
Reopening: 'Bitter-sweet' announcement for hospitality
Economic trauma will continue, say some business groups.
Domino's to fly pizza right to your doorstep
Domino's pizza to trial the second phase of drone delivery in New Zealand.
Essential medications rationed due to supply shortages
Essential medications rationed, supplies short, pharmacists cancel maternity leave.
Border pain forces NZ retailer to look for lifeline in Dubai
"We're not going to sit around and wait for the border to reopen, we are leaving."
'Absolute joke': Restaurant owners slam Government's new mask rules
'Joke', 'ridiculous' and 'bizarre' is how the restaurant owners slammed the mask mandate.
From marketing expert to starting alcoholic kombucha - Beach Booch
Alistair Kirk talks to Rahul Bhattarai about his Beach Booch company.
Businesses say they want more financial support should NZ move to Red
Disappointment over lack of financial support if Omicron hits.
Shopping shocker: Annual food prices leap 4.5%, highest rise in a decade
Annual food prices have biggest jump since September 2011.
Consumer card spending rises 1.9% in December
Increase in card spending providing both confidence and risk for 2022.
Kiwi vanilla beans brand aims to raise $100K to support workers in Tonga
Company aims to raise funds by Friday.
How to prepare your business for sale in 2022
Tips to prepare your business for sale this holiday.
Nike Britomart store to shut after a decade
A sports retailer in Auckland CBD heritage precinct Britomart is closing after 10 years.
Summer Questions: Michael Barnett on how to plan the year ahead
Auckland Business Chamber CEO predicts SME failures early this year.
The Warehouse Group CEO Nick Grayston on its plans to tackle global competitors
The Warehouse Group CEO Nick Grayson on the challenges facing the business in 2022.