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

A host of big name luxury brands including Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, and Jimmy Choo will open soon in Auckland. But who’s shopping there?

Tara Barker 22 Aug 2021
Auckland Airport notches up first loss
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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
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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
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Cameron Bagrie: Supermarkets are sitting ducks for pro-competition regulation

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

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

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

Jenny Ruth 20 Jul 2021
Michael Hill expects to meet or better analysts' forecasts
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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
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NZ consumers remain in good heart

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

Rebecca Howard 08 Jul 2021
Amazon.com.au turns its sights on NZ
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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
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Kathmandu lowers sales expectations amid covid disruptions

Staff reporters 29 Jun 2021
Me Today shareholders approve acquisition
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Me Today shareholders approve acquisition

Staff reporters 25 Jun 2021
Lion swallows bitter pils with $253m writedown
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Lion swallows bitter pils with $253m writedown

Paul McBeth 24 Jun 2021
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