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'Absolutely immiserating': Thousands of Woolworths workers could see pay cut under restructure, union claims
The company says the changes will improve its customers' shopping experience.
The Temu effect: The sharp rise in spending on cheap foreign shopping sites
Websites like Temu appear to have been more than a passing fad.
Woolworths supermarkets around NZ affected by electronic pricing glitch
Shoppers were confronted by notices on doors saying stores were closed.
The Body Shop NZ owes $12 million, mall landlords among creditors
$147k was owed to employees, but all were paid during administration.
Failed buy-now-pay-later operator Laybuy relaunches under new owner
Laybuy went into receivership last year.
Masked group targets Michael Hill Jewellers in Mānawa Bay mall.
They were filmed carrying out a brazen smash-and-grab on the jewellery store. Video / Supplied
Ingka Group CSO Karen Pflug talks sustainability ahead of Ikea's NZ launch
tion: Ingka Group chief sustainability officer Karen Pflug talks to Tom Raynel about sustainability initiatives ahead of Ikea's New Zealand launch. Video / Carson Bluck
Warehouse interim chief seeks more time as profits return to $11.8m
The Warehouse returned to profit with $11.8m, but revenue dropped to $1.6b.
Warehouse swings to first-half profit, but revenue falls
The Warehouse has announced its half-year results for the six months ended January 26.
Discounts up to 70%: The mega sale looking to rival Black Friday
More shoppers are looking to save, and retailers have up to 70% off, but is it a win-win?
‘More challenging than we feared’: What’s in store for The Warehouse’s half-year result
Analysts warn of tough year ahead and risk of no dividends.
Auckland suburb of 15,000 people to have no supermarket for year
Loss of shop comes as the suburb intensifies, nearest other store over 2.6km away.
Briscoes boss Rod Duke wants Government to ‘get their a** into gear’
Rod Duke hails achievement in a tough environment.
Retail spending has modest rise in February amid recovery
Electronic card data for the month of February shows Kiwis spent more in retail.
What the PM knew about the new Commerce Minister’s link to the grocery sector
Luxon assures the conflict has been managed well.
Pak’nSave following law by demanding personal details for $1000-plus shopping bills - IRD
The little-known rule has caught multiple people out.
‘Like I’m guilty’: Supermarket sorry for questioning shopper’s $1k grocery bill
She paid her large grocery bill and then was stopped, with staff wanting personal details.
The Warehouse warns of 'significant uncertainty' in second half financial result
The retailer's sales dropped 1.6% to $1.607 billion in the first half of 2025.
Online supermarket Paddock to Pantry expands to new location
Customers can choose to have their groceries delivered by NZ Post or by Urgent Couriers.
Kmart and Bunnings' parent company posts profit growth
Wesfarmers leadership say they are confident the New Zealand segment will perform.
‘$220 for a jumper is crazy’: Billie Eilish tour merch costs stun fans
'She can’t be serious.'
Retail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZ
The company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.
Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre evacuated
Shoppers at NorthWest Shopping Centre were evacuated to the carpark following an alarm. Video / NZ Herald
Woolworths NZ’s newest collectible craze amid Minecraft mania
The latest supermarket collectible has hit stores around the country.
Retail spending off to slow start in 2025
Spending in the retail industries over January fell by 1.6%.
‘Do better’: US star faces backlash for lashing out at Amazon delivery driver
'Yeah blame an underpaid Amazon worker who is already overworked and stressing.'
Kiwi summer spending lifts as cultural habits change
The data from Kiwibank shows Kiwis spent more on experiences than retail products.
‘We love CHB’: Small-town campaign aims to draw shoppers back to main street
On Ruataniwha St, 80% of shops are taking part in the event.
Costco New Zealand boosts revenue to $361 million
After reporting a loss of over $20m last year, Costco has almost fully bounced back.