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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...
Nov 12, 2020

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?
Oct 20, 2020

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 ...
Sep 20, 2020

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...
Sep 13, 2020

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...
Sep 13, 2020

H&J Smith announces Dunedin store closures, job cuts
Department store chain to close Dunedin stores on January 30, 2021.
Jun 23, 2020

H&J Smith confirm store closures are coming
Two H&J locations to close, as well as Outdoor World in Queenstown.
Jun 9, 2020

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.
May 27, 2020

David Jones sees “another tough period”: Moir
The convergence of bushfires, coronavirus, and stifled wage growth to impact spending.
Feb 21, 2020

Moir to lead David Jones as parent company names new CEO
President of Levi Strauss takes up position leading Woolworths Holdings.
Jan 15, 2020

Iain Nairn appointed president of Hudson’s Bay
David Jones and kikki.K veteran joins the Canadian department store chain.
Jan 14, 2020

From St Xavier lands Selfridges deal
Sydney brand has launched an exclusive collection with the famed UK department store.
Jan 7, 2020

David Jones loses almost $1.4bn in two years
David Jones down almost A$500 million in 2019.
Oct 31, 2019

David Jones to open on November 21 at Westfield Newmarket
$790m redevelopment of Westfield Newmarket nearly complete.
Oct 30, 2019

Why Walmart is offering holiday pricing a full week early this year
The timing of Black Friday is worryingly close to Christmas.
Oct 24, 2019