Central Christchurch hospitality operators fear they could be heading into the toughest winter to date.

Z Energy has reported a lower profit with higher fuel prices prompting people to avoid the pump and the lengthy shutdown of the Marsden Point refinery reducing oil margins.

Fashion retailer Hallenstein-Glassons has lifted sales and profit amidst difficult summer trading conditions here and across the Tasman.

The acquisition of a footwear company in North America has helped outdoor clothing retailer Kathmandu through a difficult Christmas trading season locally.

A group of Christchurch businesses are struggling to get back on their feet after the attack on their neighbouring Linwood Mosque. Photo: RNZ / Katie Todd

A group of visiting Chinese businesspeople have raised $2.35 million for victims of the Christchurch mass shooting.

For the first time, Coca-Cola has revealed it used three million tonnes of plastic packaging in one year.

The Warehouse has made a solid first half profit as it continues to restructure and invest in digital services.

Outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Kathmandu is investigating a suspected customer data breach on its trading websites.

Briscoe Group has reported a record full year profit after a surge of sales going into the Chirstmas shopping season.