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Saturday 04 April 2026

Retail

Liquorland franchise winners crowned
31 Mar 2026   /

Liquorland franchise winners crowned

Foodstuffs-owned Liquorland New Zealand has named its Franchise Winners of the Year at its annual conference in Queenstown.


Retail NZ Awards return for 2026
25 Mar 2026   /

Retail NZ Awards return for 2026

Retail NZ has added additional categories to the Retail NZ Awards which make a return for 2026.


“Sensible” alcohol reform a win for industry, but spirits sector warns of ongoing systemic issues
17 Mar 2026   /

“Sensible” alcohol reform a win for industry, but spirits sector warns of ongoing systemic issues

The beverage and hospitality sectors have largely welcomed the government’s proposed alcohol law reforms, although the spirits body warned that some deeper systemic issues remain unresolved.


Holy Grail: AF lands at Whole Foods
10 Mar 2026   /

Holy Grail: AF lands at Whole Foods

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Farro to open eighth Auckland store
26 Feb 2026   /

Farro to open eighth Auckland store

Premium grocery retailer Farro is opening its eighth Auckland supermarket, with a new store planned for Newmarket.


Acquisition growth propels Ebos animal care result
25 Feb 2026  

Acquisition growth propels Ebos animal care result

Ebos Group delivers a double-digit jump in earnings at its pet division, bolstered by a significant lift in revenue following the integration of major NZ and Australian acquisitions.


Retail spending gains momentum in Q4
25 Feb 2026   /

Retail spending gains momentum in Q4

Retail sales volumes were up up 0.9% in the December quarter compared with the previous quarter, and up 4.4% on year ago, according to Stats NZ.


Insolvent trading questioned at Brewers Coop
23 Feb 2026   /

Insolvent trading questioned at Brewers Coop

The liquidator of Auckland home-brewing business Brewers Coop is raising questions over insolvent trading, and poured cold water on the prospect of a creditor payout.


Woolworths closes the loop on renewable energy
23 Feb 2026   /

Woolworths closes the loop on renewable energy

Woolworths has closed the loop on renewable energy, with its entire business from supermarkets to distribution centres across Australian and New Zealand now 100% powered by green energy.


Little Bird Organics on the block
19 Feb 2026   /

Little Bird Organics on the block

A for sale sign has been hoisted over wholefoods manufacturer Little Bird Organics, in a sales process that could also encompass the brand’s Ponsonby hospitality and retail footprint.


Proposed workplace H&S changes to provide clarity – Retail NZ
17 Feb 2026   /

Proposed workplace H&S changes to provide clarity – Retail NZ

The passing of the first reading of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill is the first step to helping to provide clarity around retailers’ health and safety obligations, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says.


Foran confirmed at Kroger
10 Feb 2026   /

Foran confirmed at Kroger

Former Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran has been confirmed as the next head of US retail giant Kroger.