Retailers say timing of GST rise bad
Retailers say timing of GST rise bad
An email poll of key Auckland retailers reveals that 82 percent of respondents believe the timing of the Government's GST increase is "bad".
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Virtual mall opening March
Virtual mall opening March
An online virtual shopping mall being developed in Dunedin, which collapsed after receiving ratepayers' funds last year, finally looks set for a rebirth.
Businesses busted in drug swoop must keep customer details
Businesses busted in drug swoop must keep customer details
Businesses targeted in a nationwide clamp-down on suppliers of cannabis-growing equipment will be required to keep comprehensive records of all their customers and turn them over to police.
Retailers warned to stay closed on Anzac morning
Retailers warned to stay closed on Anzac morning
Retailers have been warned that they must stay closed until 1pm on Anzac Day.
Easter provides boost but retail data likely to be flat
Easter provides boost but retail data likely to be flat
Household indicators take centre stage this week with retail figures for February, out today, likely to be meek.
Surge in electronic card spending positive: economists
Surge in electronic card spending positive: economists
A strong rebound in retail spending using electronic cards in March was encouraging, but may be related to the early timing of Easter this year, economists said.
Retailers asked not to serve truant students
Retailers asked not to serve truant students
Gisborne retailers are being urged not to serve students unless they have a pass to be outside school.
Consent granted for restaurant
Consent granted for restaurant
A new 24-hour McDonald's restaurant, drive through and McCafe has been approved for Frankton but residents who oppose the plan still have a fortnight to appeal.
Out-of-town shoppers boost Easter takings
Out-of-town shoppers boost Easter takings
Thousands of shoppers, including many out-of-town visitors, flocked to central Dunedin yesterday during busy Easter Monday trading.
Easter trading laws branded as 'absurd'
Easter trading laws branded as 'absurd'
Business owners are rubbishing the Easter trading laws as a farce while shopworkers put up their feet and enjoy time off.
Retailers consider Easter
Retailers consider Easter
Wanaka retailers are mulling the annual Easter question - should they open their doors over the coming long weekend and trade in defiance of New Zealand's shop-trading laws?
Warehouse lifts first half net profit 17 pct to $57.4m
Warehouse lifts first half net profit 17 pct to $57.4m
Retailer The Warehouse Group reported adjusted half year net profit edging ahead of last year while overall sales slipped slightly, and is expecting only gradual improvements in its market.
Bunnings begins search for staff
Bunnings begins search for staff
Senior management recruitment for the Bunnings Warehouse in Dunedin has begun.
Kathmandu part of the `movable feast'
Kathmandu part of the `movable feast'
Several changes are expected before Christmas to the companies included in the NZX-50 index which is traditionally tracked by many index funds.
Petrol pump leaves empty feeling
Petrol pump leaves empty feeling
A Dunedin woman believes the new self-service petrol pumps at Pak'n Save in South Dunedin are having "teething problems", which have left her with a major cash-flow problem.
New stores announced for malls
New stores announced for malls
Music retailer Marbecks is to open a new concept store in Dunedin's Wall Street shopping mall, it has been confirmed.