Retail
Citizens arrest laws raise red flags for experts
The government wants to make retail a safer work environment by allowing for citizens arrests. One legal expert fears the change will have the opposite effect. Audio
Breathing life into Queen Street, with lessons from London
Main streets across New Zealand are run-down and struggling, but we can look to Oxford Street for inspiration. Audio
'Rural, rustic and exploiting my mother's talents'
A vintage photo of a little girl called Molly Mabel sits above racks of pint-sized traditional woollen jumpers, booties and beanies in a Hunterville shop. Who was Molly and how is she helping to warm… Audio
Flat retail spending results pinned on cyclone disruption
Retail card spending remained flat in February on the month earlier, as storm disruptions affected people's spending habits.
Accessible Toilets
Have you ever been out and about needing to go to the loo but there was no public toilet in sight? Well in Nelson they hope to solve that problem with a new initiative. Audio
From inflation to stagflation
Market analyst Jeffrey Halley joins the show to explain what stagnation is and why we don't need to start worrying about depression just yet, despite the economic outlook globally looking challenging… Audio
Retailers on edge as Auckland midnight robberies continue
The spate of ram raids across Tāmaki Makaurau has workers on edge and calling for stronger action.
Overnight the Harvey Norman and Huffer stores in Westgate and Ponsonby were burgled and three people… Video, Audio
Dunedin's George St facelift gets underway
The traffic cones are out and barriers are up as Dunedin's Retail Quarter undergoes a face lift.
The George Street revamp was prompted by the need to replace old water, wastewater and stormwater… Video, Audio
CostCo launches in Auckland with discounted petrol
In what many New Zealanders hope will be a strong challenge to the supermarket duopoly, American giant discount retailer Costco has begun trading in Auckland today.
With construction of its store… Video, Audio
Increase in ram raids 'distressing' - Retail NZ boss
Retail NZ chief executive Greg Harford says ram raid crimes are "definitely growing in significance".
"It seems to be becoming increasingly commonplace ... it's really distressing for the staff, the… Video, Audio
'Unacceptable' to react aggressively to vaccine pass requests - Retail NZ
People need to hold their tempers and expect queues in some places with relaxed Covid-19 restrictions likely to bring shoppers out in droves.
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
Rebecca talks to Kathryn about why Christmas shopping means more than ever this year for the retail sector. Audio
Warehouse hopes strong consumer demand will drive summer sales
Retailer expecting a rebound after lockdowns and restrictions caused Q1 sales to fall almost 15 percent.
'A great day' for Sylvia Park mall as level 3 step 2 starts
Sylvia Park mall spokesperson Linda Trainer tells Checkpoint it was 'a great day' as shops reopened to customers on the first day of level 3 step 2 restrictions.
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Security protocols in place for Sylvia Park reopening
Auckland retail is set to reopen tomorrow for the first time in 84 days and the largest shopping mall in the country; Sylvia Park, has already had a taste of what's to come. Their spokesperson Linda… Audio
Retail left behind as Auckland restrictions ease
If you headed to the parks and beaches this weekend you might have been fooled into thinking everything was back to normal, but for the retail industry heavy restrictions still apply. The Prime… Audio
Michael Barnett criticises essential business criteria
If you have battled the supermarket queues, you might be wondering why you cannot just go to your local fruit and vege store or the neighbourhood butcher.
It all comes down to an extensive list on… Video, Audio
Reverse Doughnut: The problem with Tauranga
Bill McKay joins Kathryn to talk about how cities in the 70s used to be described as doughnuts, with the CBD lifeless in the evenings and weekends - empty holes surrounded by suburbs. But the growth… Audio
More vacant retail outlets on Lambton Quay
A retail researcher has noticed an increase in vacancies along Lambton Quay over the past six months. Martin Craig talks to Jesse about the vacant retail sites which are not surviving in spite of… Audio
Strong sales reported by Briscoe Group, up year on year
The Briscoe Group has reported strong sales for the past three months - the pent up demand post lockdown appearing to carry the retailer through to the end of the year.
