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Hot Topic Hawke’s Bay
Hot Topic Hawke’s Bay
Retail
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Businesses adapt to dampened Valentine’s Day trade

The traditionally busy day has been difficult for hospitality and retailers in cyclone-hit areas.

Cyclone Gabrielle has altered Valentine’s Day for many businesses.

Kate McVicar Tue, 14 Feb 2023

Valentine’s Day as a commercial holiday is up there with up Mother's Day and Christmas for hospitality and retail with millions of dollars circulated through the economy, but the unprecedented weather events have dampened the day’s gleam this year. 

“It’s one of the big trading days for the

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Kate McVicar Tue, 14 Feb 2023
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