Fuel spike from Iran war hits New Zealand hospitality and retail as Kiwis cut spending
Hospitality New Zealand head of advocacy Sam MacKinnon said the industry had started the year with a sense…
Rotorua Lakes Council apologises after retailers incorrectly told they had to close on Easter Sunday
Fredrick said the guardians pointed to information on the council’s website saying retailers could not trade. They warned…
Briscoe, Warehouse, KMD results reveal fragile retail recovery under pressure – Stock Takes
The survey showed overall business confidence fell 26 points, down from 59 to 33. Profit expectations for retailers…
Why retailers are hoping you don’t work from home
Carolyn Young, CEO of Retail NZ. “We’re not in that situation, this is quite a different situation. The…
Price remains paramount for fashion retailers amidst economic uncertainty
Glassons Australia chief executive James Glasson said the company was starting to see green shoots in its New…
Petrol prices: Diesel prices spike by 90 cents per litre since Iran conflict, report finds
The report also shows the average retail price of Unleaded 91 on February 28 was $2.57, but that…
Shane Jones urges drivers to report fuel price gouging to Commerce Commission
unleaded 91 up 12.8c (4.95%) to $2.71,diesel up 32.05c (17.1%) to $2.19,unleaded 95 up 13.89c (5.05%) to $2.89,…
Phillip Spooner and his spree of thefts from retailers, homes, and car keys from gyms
Spooner then punched him in the face multiple times and began reversing the car with the victim still…
Could petrol prices hit $3? Retailers warned over hiking prices as Middle East crisis deepens
“[Unleaded] 91 petrol prices have been sitting at just over $2.50 a litre, and so at US$80 [$136]…
Napier CBD business cluster to trial shift from ‘traditional’ trading hours
Rather than competing with big-box stores or online shopping, the focus is on experience, collaboration and creating a…
Walmart FY26 revenue up 4.7%, unveils $30bn repurchase plan
In Walmart US, quarterly net sales rose 4.6% to $129.22bn. Credit: Ajith Achuthann / Shutterstock.com. Walmart reported FY26…
Bunnings wins fight to use AI facial recognition tech to combat store crime, opening door for other retailers
Australian hardware giant Bunnings has won its fight to monitor its customers with artificial intelligence facial recognition technology…