Retail
Govt must act to break supermarket duopoly - consumer watchdog
Even more drastic change than the grocery commissioner's plans to ramp up regulation and enforcement is needed, Consumer NZ says
Are things looking up for retailers at last?
Things were bad in August, but not quite as bad as July.
Aussie takeover bid for The Warehouse falls through
An Australian private equity group's takeover pitch for The Warehouse Group has fallen through, despite backing from the retail giant's founder Stephen Tindall.
'Intrusive' job application questions - what can employers ask?
An applicant has challenged questions about depression, mental health and sick leave asked by a Z petrol station - so where's the line?. Audio
Why does Woolworth's look like it's struggling?
Explainer - At first glance, it doesn't make sense that New Zealand's second-biggest supermarket chain had a drop in earnings. RNZ clears up the confusion.
Shoppers buying fewer presents as budgets tighten for many
Retailers are having a chilly Christmas as customers tighten their budgets to weather the cost of living crisis.
Shoppers are buying fewer presents and saving their cash for food and other daily… Audio
Getting posted presents from A to B: What you need to know
Explainer - NZ Post's Christmas cut-off dates are flying by. Why does it take a month for a parcel to get from Auckland to London? RNZ asks NZ Post to explain how items get from A to B.
Briscoe Group reports $179m in third quarter sales
The homewares and sport equipment retailer has seen an increase in sales, but overall profit margins are still under pressure.
