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Sean Cao

Sean Cao is an experienced general news writer. He has years of experience at a local newspaper and currently works as a journalist for multiple B2B titles, covering retail and business news.

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Four Square owner caught fleecing migrant workers 

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‘Food carries memory’: More people are craving nostalgic, comfort dishes

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Move-on orders are not addressing underlying causes of retail crime

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Ikea launches global research lab on restoring rainforests

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Oroton to open first NZ store in Auckland

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Retail spending subdued in June despite easing global uncertainty  

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Retail NZ backs Bunnings’ nationwide rollout of facial recognition tech

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ComCom eyes ‘problematic’ supermarket supplier fees

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Retail NZ welcomes plan to boost security staff powers

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New Health and Safety Bill to relieve pressure on small retailers

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ComCom to consider T&G Fresh takeover bid

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Consumer warns retail loyalty cards could drive dynamic pricing

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NZ distillery eyes offshore expansion after international accolade

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Auckland restaurant ordered to pay $377,000 in ‘modern slavery’ case

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Trade Me data reveals Kiwis’ sporting fever  

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Auckland local launches service to help walk-in businesses reach regulars

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Retail card spending growth an ‘encouraging signal’ for the sector

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NRF’26 Apac: Golden ABC, Gill Capital and Zalora on the next era of retail

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NRF’26: Asia is becoming a ‘retail lab’ for brands to adapt and innovate

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NRF’26 Apac: How retailers stay resilient, seize opportunities amid challenges