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Confidence wanes as NZ consumers worry about the future
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Confidence wanes as NZ consumers worry about the future

By Rebecca Howard Aug. 2 (BusinessDesk) - Consumer confidence took a hit in July as consumers fret about the future. The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey of consumer confidence fell 6 points in July to 116.4, the lowest reading so far this year and below the historic average of...

Rebecca Howard 01 Aug 2019
Warehouse launches new e-commerce platform

Warehouse launches new e-commerce platform

By Rebecca Howard Aug. 1 (BusinessDesk) - The Warehouse Group has launched its new e-commerce venture TheMarket in a bid to tap into the $4.2 billion New Zealander's spent online in 2018. TheMarket has launched with 1,500 brands and more than 1 million products. It includes...

Rebecca Howard 31 Jul 2019
Blis Technologies confident it can deliver another annual profit

Blis Technologies confident it can deliver another annual profit

By Rebecca Howard July 26 (BusinessDesk) - Blis Technologies remains confident it will deliver another profit in the current financial year as revenue remained strong in the first quarter. The Dunedin-based company reported a maiden profit of  $381,000 in the 12 months ende...

Rebecca Howard 26 Jul 2019
Metroglass gives subdued guidance for 2020, promises to slash debt faster

Metroglass gives subdued guidance for 2020, promises to slash debt faster

By Victoria Young July 26 (BusinessDesk) - Metro Performance Glass has provided subdued earnings guidance for the 2020 financial year, and said it will cut debt at a faster pace.  Ahead of its annual meeting today, the company forecast group earnings before interest and tax...

Victoria Young 25 Jul 2019