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Hallenstein Glasson bucks apparel trend as sales surge to $563m
Strong growth at Glassons helps offset a tough retail environment, but can it continue?
Dishwasher at 12, NZ's youngest Domino's owner at 18 – now he oversees 149 stores
Napier's Liam Stops went $450,000 into debt at age 18 - all to buy a Domino's store.
From $4 to $5000-plus: Luxury store Faradays opens with more than 220 brands
The store's restaurant Lottie's is set to open on October 2 after a private soft launch.
KMD Brands board considers takeover approaches amid $414m loss
Sales rose 6.5%, but impairments drove KMD Brands to a $414.4m loss.
Billionaire Normans to demolish ex-Beca HQ auditorium for new entrance
Hundreds of staff from James Pascoe Group will shift from Union St to Pitt St eventually.
Lego's Australia and NZ Certified Stores sold to private equity firm for A$65m
More Lego certified stores are planned in New Zealand over the next two years.
Trailblazing plus-size fashion label to close after 36 years
The plus-size label launched in 1990 and once had 28 stores nationwide.
Brick by brick: Lego reveals its big plans for New Zealand
Auckland’s Sylvia Park store is Lego’s biggest in New Zealand, with more planned.
More than 200 queue overnight for Queen St store reopening
The store’s opening adds to a wave of high-profile Queen St launches.
'Populist policy': Analysts criticise Foodstuffs demerger proposal
Key issues for analysts include duplication of supply chains and the economics backing it.
Watch: Liquor shop burgled three times in six weeks, owner fears more raids
Whisky and cigarettes targeted as shop left damaged in repeated raids.
Will National's supermarket break-up policy work?
The Bottom Line stress-tests a key election promise and asks what it would mean for NZ.
'Is it lawful?' Supermarket split study questions effects on property rights
Experts warn the plan could reduce the value of some supermarket sites.
Consumer gloom masks a recovery in the economy's engine room
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Briscoe posts record half-year sales with sporting events boosting Rebel Sport
Rebel Sport sales rose on major sporting events, while homeware sales fell.
Retail spending falls 0.9% in August as durables, hospitality drop
Retail NZ says shoppers may wait for certainty before summer spending.
Checkouts by the exit: Kmart launching new format at Westgate store
Kmart's Plan C+ format brings new checkouts, kiosks and service technology.
Faradays' concrete staircase weighs 33 tonnes but floats above the floor
The luxury retailer will open its doors by the end of September.
The hidden costs of loyalty programmes
Loyalty programmes may benefit retailers more than shoppers, research says.
Bunnings launches loyalty scheme, shoppers need $500 spend for $5 reward
Consumer NZ says shoppers need to weight up loyalty over getting the lowest price.
Metcash confirms exit from NZ wholesale liquor business, affecting 100 jobs
Metcash will keep Bottle-O and Liquor Centre stores but end wholesale operations.
Cartier opens first New Zealand boutique in Auckland
The brand’s Queen St arrival adds to Auckland’s luxury retail scene.
Rise of a retail titan: Kiwi firm acquires massive Auckland site in $88.7m Port of Tauranga deal
The huge deal is a further sign of Trade Depot’s market inroads and economic confidence.
Auckland mall sold to Australians for $146m
'It is now time for us to hand over to new owners.' - Ross and Dalls Pendergrast
Chemist Warehouse plans to open 26 new NZ stores as performance lifts
Chemist Warehouse's parent company Sigma Healthcare presented its result on Thursday.
Woolworths sales hit $8.49 billion as margins come under pressure
Sales rose at Woolworths NZ but its gross margin was squeezed.
Instant coffee reaches $53.99 as global supply tightens
Coffee prices are rising as global supply, weather and the weak NZ dollar bite.
Tourism Holdings net profit lifts 34% as 2027 outlook takes hit
Two takeover offers put Tourism Holdings in focus after a strong result.
Mighty Ape closes Christchurch warehouse as revenue falls 30%
The business has continued to decline since its parent Kogan commenced a reset.