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Covid's sour taste for prospective Burger Fuel franchisees
Markets

Covid's sour taste for prospective Burger Fuel franchisees

Burger Fuel CEO says New Zealand is operating in isolation to the rest of the world.

Staff reporters 26 Aug 2021
The NZ private equity firm bingeing on food businesses
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The NZ private equity firm bingeing on food businesses

The South Island Office snapped up Original Foods in June, and now it's cooked up a deal for Aussie icon Sara Lee.

Rebecca Stevenson 26 Aug 2021
Michael Hill profit soars 15-fold but lockdowns dent earnings
Markets

Michael Hill profit soars 15-fold but lockdowns dent earnings

The retailer expects online sales to account for a tenth of all sales in coming years. 

Paul McBeth 23 Aug 2021
TikTok opens up ads to Kiwi SMEs
Media

TikTok opens up ads to Kiwi SMEs

The Chinese social media phenomenon TikTok is chasing Kiwi SME dollars.

Daniel Dunkley 23 Aug 2021
Rich pickings – how luxury brands are targeting NZ’s big spenders
The Life Free

Rich pickings – how luxury brands are targeting NZ’s big spenders

Tara Barker 22 Aug 2021
Auckland Airport notches up first loss
Infrastructure

Auckland Airport notches up first loss

Paul McBeth 19 Aug 2021
How Shott Beverages staffed its new factory – fast
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How Shott Beverages staffed its new factory – fast

Rebecca Stevenson 18 Aug 2021
Forsyth Barr lifts Briscoe annual profit forecast by 23%
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Forsyth Barr lifts Briscoe annual profit forecast by 23%

Staff reporters 10 Aug 2021
Briscoe expects 1st-half net profit of at least $46m
Markets

Briscoe expects 1st-half net profit of at least $46m

Staff reporters 06 Aug 2021
Why Smiths City kept its name
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Why Smiths City kept its name

Rebecca Stevenson 06 Aug 2021
Supermarkets are sitting ducks for pro-competition regulation
Law & Regulation

Cameron Bagrie: Supermarkets are sitting ducks for pro-competition regulation

Cameron Bagrie 30 Jul 2021
Supermarket split: chains could be forced to sell stores
Policy

Supermarket split: chains could be forced to sell stores

Rebecca Howard 29 Jul 2021
Carpet numbering at centre of new Feltex fraud claim
Markets

Carpet numbering at centre of new Feltex fraud claim

Denise McNabb 23 Jul 2021
Michael Hill shares hit 3-yr high after trading update
Markets

Michael Hill shares hit 3-yr high after trading update

Jenny Ruth 20 Jul 2021
Michael Hill expects to meet or better analysts' forecasts
Markets

Michael Hill expects to meet or better analysts' forecasts

Jenny Ruth 16 Jul 2021
'Crushing skills shortage' eased with visa extension
Primary Sector

'Crushing skills shortage' eased with visa extension

Rebecca Howard 16 Jul 2021
NZ consumers remain in good heart
News in Brief

NZ consumers remain in good heart

Staff reporters 12 Jul 2021
Bunnings low-price case cost ComCom $1.57 million
Markets

Bunnings low-price case cost ComCom $1.57 million

Rebecca Howard 08 Jul 2021
Amazon.com.au turns its sights on NZ
Markets

Amazon.com.au turns its sights on NZ

Jenny Ruth 06 Jul 2021
BusinessDesk apology to Chapel Bar

BusinessDesk apology to Chapel Bar

Staff reporters 02 Jul 2021
Kathmandu lowers sales expectations amid covid disruptions
Markets

Kathmandu lowers sales expectations amid covid disruptions

Staff reporters 29 Jun 2021
Me Today shareholders approve acquisition
Markets

Me Today shareholders approve acquisition

Staff reporters 25 Jun 2021