http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Retailing headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:12 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=77 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10632406&ref=rss Name: Elizabeth Higgs Age: 43 Role/occupation: General manager marketing and communication, Progressive Enterprises Working hours: Lots Employer: Progressive Enterprises Salary: Hays Salary Survey rating rang newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10632253&ref=rss A sharp increase in costs pushed down the profits of New Zealand's biggest book retailer last year.REDgroup New Zealand, which owns the Borders, Bennett's and Whitcoulls chains, made a profit of just $2 million in the year ending... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10632206&ref=rss New Lynn bed manufacturer Dave Klingenberg fears being driven into the ground by a $160-million railway trench touted as the key to his suburb's economic transformation.The Postureline Bedmakers owner has been losing sleep over... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10632176&ref=rss The services sector continued to expand in February, but some indicators suggest the recovery could be reaching a plateau at a level insufficient for strong jobs growth.The BNZ - Business NZ performance of services index rose... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:03:27 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10631910&ref=rss New Zealand's biggest shopping mall is planning a major expansion, including multi-storey apartments and office blocks to create a "mini CBD".Sylvia Park management has applied for permission for taller buildings and more intensive... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10631750&ref=rss Retail sales started the year at a dawdling pace.Seasonally adjusted, total sales were 0.8 per cent higher in January than in December, which in turn were 0.4 per cent down on November, Statistics New Zealand said.But when... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10631599&ref=rss The Government has not simply been looking to fund personal tax cuts, but to re-shuffle the tax burden as a whole to make it 'fairer' while maintaining the total tax take. An increase in GST will not only widen the tax net and... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:20:57 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10631584&ref=rss Seasonally adjusted total retail sales rose 0.8 per cent or $42 million in January, pulled ahead by sales of automotive fuel and of vehicles.Publishing the data today, Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) said fuel sales gained 2.8 per... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:08:20 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10631535&ref=rss The Warehouse lifted half year net profit 17.3 per cent to $57.4 million as a recovery in overall retail spending remains "patchy".Revenue for the period from August 3 to January 31 slipped 0.5 per cent from the comparable period... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:42:24 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10631503&ref=rss The Government is considering a proposal to limit the sale of knives to young people amid concerns over the number of knife crimes.The option is suggested in a Ministry of Justice review of knife possession, released yesterday,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10631499&ref=rss Graeme Hart has retained his place as Australasia's richest man despite slipping down the world rankings in the Forbes Billionaires list.Mr Hart, a packaging magnate and "master of the leveraged buyout", has dropped 43 places... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10631390&ref=rss International students could be the saviour of Auckland's economy in recessionary times - but some say they don't know where to spend their money.Business bodies say Auckland firms are not doing enough to woo international students... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10631346&ref=rss Infratil, which is in advanced talks to acquire assets from Shell New Zealand, said there is substantial upside value in being an overtly New Zealand-owned dominant petrol company as the local oil industry restructures, according... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:38:53 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10631331&ref=rss New Zealand food prices fell by 1.3 per cent in February on the back of falls in fruit and vegetable costs, as well as lowered meat, poultry and fish prices.Additionally, Statistics New Zealand's food price index measured a February... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:55:17 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10631296&ref=rss Seed Gallery has selected some of its most popular artworks, downsized them and turned them into unique greeting cards. The cards, made in New Zealand, feature work by artists Tracey Black, Rebecca Thomson, Aroha Lewin, John Pusateri... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10630979&ref=rss Briscoe Group has powered its way through the past year, delivering an 80 per cent jump in profit to $21 million, although it is cautious about the remainder of this year.The homeware and sports goods seller benefited from strategic... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/retailing/news/article.cfm?c_id=77&objectid=10630977&ref=rss Consumers remained cautious last month, electronic card transactions data indicate.Spending charged to credit or debit cards, which represents about 61 per cent of retail spending, shrank 0.4 per cent in February compared with... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200