Covid 19 coronavirus: US retailers brace as virus bears down on consumers and economy

LaTonya Story is every retailer's worst fear.With the viral pandemic re-surging through the country and the economy under threat, Story has decided to slash her holiday shopping budget. She'll spend less than $2000 this season,... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | November 23rd, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Goodman Property Trust revenue up, lower revaluations push down net profit

Bottom-line profit from $3.3 billion industrial and logistics landlord Goodman Property Trust dropped in the first half of this year compared to last year due to less-spectacular property revaluations.The business made $224.3 million... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | November 22nd, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Sylvia Park owner Kiwi Property Group pushes up first-half profit 47 per cent

Kiwi Property Group pushed up net profit after tax by 47 per cent to make $54.2 million in the six months to September 30.The giant landlord a few weeks ago opened 57 new stores at New Zealand's largest shopping centre, Sylvia park.Operating... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | November 22nd, 2020|Business|0 Comments

About 90 jobs to go at Marsden Pt refinery over the next quarter

About 90 Refining New Zealand employees will be made redundant between now and the first quarter of next year.The company made the announcement in an operational update for September/October to the New Zealand Exchange (NZX) following... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | November 22nd, 2020|Business|0 Comments

I'm not crying, you're crying: The 10 best Christmas ads of 2020 – so far

The coronavirus pandemic will undoubtedly affect how most people spend Christmas around the globe.Traditionally a time for family gatherings, this year will be a different one for many people, who won't be able to share a Christmas... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | November 21st, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Infrastructure report: The tech solution to deteriorating roads and bridges

Every day, Americans travel on roads, bridges and highways without considering the safety or reliability of these structures. Yet much of the transportation infrastructure in the US is outdated, deteriorating and badly in need of... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | November 21st, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Christmas road closures in Auckland as America's Cup regatta spectators hit downtown

Shoppers on the hectic final weekend before Christmas will have to navigate a series of major road closures in downtown Auckland to clear the way for a projected 200,000 America's Cup spectators.And while some business owners are... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | November 21st, 2020|Business|0 Comments

The Conversation: 'Courageous' investment means innovation stays in NZ, not sold off overseas

New Zealand is in an economic recession and the Government is trying to spend its way through it with direct investment to boost the economy and jobs. At the same time, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RNBZ) plans to lend retail... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | November 21st, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Former liquidator Geoffrey Smith jailed for four years for $130,000 theft, perjury, obstructing SFO

A former Auckland liquidator has been jailed for four years after stealing $130,000 from two companies he was acting for, committing perjury and obstructing a Serious Fraud Office investigation.Geoffrey Martin Smith, 67, was sentenced... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | November 20th, 2020|Business|0 Comments

Managers at a US pork factory 'bet on number of employees who would get Covid'

Giant US meat processor Tyson Foods suspended top officials at its largest pork plant on Thursday (Friday NZT) over allegations they bet on how many workers would get infected during a widespread coronavirus outbreak.The company's... Source: NZ Herald Business News

By | November 20th, 2020|Business|0 Comments