News in Brief

News in Brief
Retail spending ticks up in June
News in Brief

Retail spending ticks up in June

Retail spending rose 0.5% in June, a stronger lift than economists had expected.Spending on apparel led the retail categories, up 3.1% for the month.Spending on consumable goods rose 1% and spending on durable goods rose 0.6%.“While this is an encouraging sign for economic activi...

Staff reporters 14 Jul 2025
T&G Global confirms expressions of interest in potential sale
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T&G Global confirms expressions of interest in potential sale

Fruit and veg exporter says it’s had a lot of interest in its business.

Staff reporters 11 Jul 2025
WasteCo Group COO follows chief executive out the door
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WasteCo Group COO follows chief executive out the door

Chris Brown, chief operating officer of NZX-listed waste management company WasteCo Group, has resigned, effective Friday.Brown’s departure follows former chief executive David Peterson’s resignation.Peterson resigned in late May and stepped down at the end of June.At the time, W...

Staff reporters 11 Jul 2025