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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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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

Clarity Gin production

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  

Flock QR stand

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

Golden ABC CEO

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

NRF discussion

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

NRF 2026 session

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

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Glengarry Wines splits store portfolio in partial sell-off 

Inside Bunnings store

More Bunnings stores turn on facial recognition tech

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The Warehouse Group posts sales decline, says consumer confidence under pressure

Mary Devine

Foodstuffs South Island CEO Mary Devine to step down 

NPD fuel station

NZ fuel retail merger creates ‘value-driven business’

Pak’nSave Mill St

Supermarkets found guilty of fake discount promotions 

Abe's Bagels product

George Weston Foods buys Abe’s Bagels

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Louis Vuitton NZ sales slip, but profit rises