Red alert: What will it take to turn around The Warehouse?
Analysts describe the challenges ahead for NZ's largest retailer.
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Pierre van Heerden has fired a shot at the big supermarket operators.
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Platforms profiting from scams should be liable, consumer group says.
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Spending on durables, fuel and hospitality were all down.
Costco partners with DoorDash for home delivery, no membership needed
Both existing Costco members and non-members will be able to order via DoorDash.
Hart family business tips Hansells Masterton into receivership
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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.
Uber Eats NZ launches green packaging guide for restaurants
It features a unique traffic light system which will rank partners on their packaging.
'Extreme carelessness:' Restaurant owner knowingly served toxic food
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'Tariff wars miss the point': Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray criticises US tariff plan
Zuru has factories in China, which is in line for a US tariff of 104%.
Steven Joyce: Supermarkets should front-foot a break-up before legislators arrive
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‘Emerged from the shadows’: New Auckland brothel Dark Desire
Previous owners cited a downturn in trade as one of the reasons for business liquidation.
The Body Shop NZ owes $12 million, mall landlords among creditors
$147k was owed to employees, but all were paid during administration.
Eric Crampton: Planning reform needed for real supermarket competition
OPINION: Planning rules currently limit supermarket competition in New Zealand.
70 jobs lost as Body Shop NZ goes into liquidation, closes final stores
Body Shop NZ had 16 stores across New Zealand.
Failed buy-now-pay-later operator Laybuy relaunches under new owner
Laybuy went into receivership last year.
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Lion Brewery unveils one of NZ’s largest solar arrays
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Hallensteins profit hit by tough NZ market
The wider business reported an increase in sales of 7.7% for the first half.
ComCom’s $1m spend fighting Foodstuffs’ merger effort
Legal costs will continue to rise as the case is being appealed in the High Court.
Jeanswest parent company enters administration, hundreds of Australian jobs at risk
But the New Zealand arm is not in administration.
Supermarket security extortion claims: Trio in court, one faces indecency charge
One has already indicated he will plead not guilty.
Kathmandu owner posts $20m half-year loss
Kathmandu's sales grew 3% to $156.8m, improving over the last five quarters.
$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact
In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.
Torpedo7’s new owners reveal major shake-up for retailer
Some stores to be closed while others will be rebranded under new name.
Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
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‘The energy you don’t use’: Ikea’s green strategy for NZ launch
Karen Pflug emphasises collaboration to reduce waste and drive sustainability.
‘Chaos’: Residents complain of illegal parking at new Pak’nSave
'We had people lined up with trolleys before the ribbon was even cut,' says store owner.
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.
Police warn public to be on lookout for Head Hunters associate
Wanted man alleged to be stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from retailers.