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David Jones to close Wellington store, launch online in 2022
David Jones' Australasian operations are undergoing a review by parent company Woolworths Holdings.
Here’s why Boohoo and Asos are acquiring collapsed retail brands
Last week’s news that Boohoo acquired failed department store retailer Debenhams for £55 million was quickly followed by...
Kmart’s next turnaround? Digital
Analysts see the retailer’s recent partnership with Catch as a much-needed boost to its digital capabilities.
It’s all over for Debenhams as liquidators appointed
British department store retailer Debenhams is to be liquidated after failing to find a buyer, administrators FRP Adviso...
Harvey Norman profit explodes 160 per cent
New Zealand sales increased 20.4 per cent, excluding the impact of Auckland's lockdown.
Napoleon Perdis makes comeback at Smith & Caughey’s
Australia’s Napoleon Perdis has launched a store-in-store concept at premium Auckland department store Smith & Caughey’s...
Why department stores can’t ignore the lure of grocery
A fresh grocery offer does present some risks for larger retailers, but could the pros outweigh the cons?
The Warehouse reconfirms job cuts in series of staff meetings
The Warehouse has reconfirmed plans to restructure store operations, likely leading to significant staff cuts according ...
Kiwi Property completes $277 million Sylvia Park expansion project
The galleria’s expansion, which spans over 20,000sqm, adds more retail space to the shopping centre, bringing it to a to...
Shore City secures long-term Farmers renewal, new Whitcoulls
Shore City, the North Shore of Auckland’s original major shopping centre, has secured a 15-year lease renewal from ancho...
H&J Smith announces Dunedin store closures, job cuts
Department store chain to close Dunedin stores on January 30, 2021.
H&J Smith confirm store closures are coming
Two H&J locations to close, as well as Outdoor World in Queenstown.
H&J Smith Group says store closures necessary to secure long-term future
All department stores except the flagship would close or shrink in size under the company's proposal.
David Jones sees “another tough period”: Moir
The convergence of bushfires, coronavirus, and stifled wage growth to impact spending.
Moir to lead David Jones as parent company names new CEO
President of Levi Strauss takes up position leading Woolworths Holdings.
