New Zealand consumer confidence rebounded from a six-month low in June, supported by a strong economy.

New Zealand's largest listed retailer cut its forecast for annual earnings as warmer autumn and winter weather crimped sales and margins.

The administrators of failed retailer Postie Plus will close 12 of the chain's 82 shops in New Zealand, cutting 64 workers.

A sluggish housing market, falling dairy prices and rising interest rates have had little impact yet on consumer confidence.

New Zealand consumer confidence fell in the second quarter as lower dairy prices and higher interest rates weighed on sentiment.

A North Island New World has cut its waste from 11 tonnes to 3.6 tonnes a month in the biggest recycling initiative by the country's largest supermarket chain.

New Zealand retail spending on credit and debit cards rose at its fastest pace in seven months in May, with gains across all six retail industries measured.

Two Countdown supermarkets will soon stand just 500m or so apart at Westgate, Auckland.

Bernard Hickey writes: NZ's isolation from the rest of the world means we can evolve species that are perfectly adapted to our environment - even when it comes to business.

The administrators of Postie Plus say they have secured a conditional agreement to sell the business and its assets to an "international retail group".

Dunkin' Brands Group and Starbucks want a bigger chunk of your lunch money.

The administrators of Postie Plus say they are talking to potential buyers for the clothing retailer.

Postie Plus said today it had called in administrators. Markets writer Christopher Adams looks at what's gone wrong.

Postie Plus, the worst performing stock on the New Zealand stock market, has appointed administrators after its lenders withdrew support.

Moa Group has turned a corner following a sales slump last year, with a new distribution model driving increased revenue, says chief executive Geoff Ross.

Boxes of fruit, vegetables and even meat delivered to the door are becoming increasingly popular with time-poor Kiwi shoppers.

Visa is to stop accepting signatures for its New Zealand-issued credit cards for most transactions from later this year in a bid to strengthen security.

Auckland-based Customer Radar aims to turn the traditional "mystery shopper" way of rating company performance on its head.

Millions of us swipe our customer loyalty cards every day, but most aren't getting the most out of the points earned.

British fashion retailer Topshop is gearing up for major New Zealand expansion, with a central Auckland site secured for a flagship store

The chief financial officer of The Warehouse, Stephen Small, has died, the company has announced.

Kiwis pay more than buyers elsewhere for some of the most popular consumer goods, a global report shows. So which products will burn a hole in your pocket?

NZ shares rose yesterday, led by Goodman Property Trust, after the property investor said full-year net profit rose 72 per cent. Trade Me and Xero paced the gains while Ryman Healthcare fell ahead of reporting earnings today.

Retail sales rose less than expected in the first quarter, with electrical and electronic goods leading the gains, while supermarket and grocery sales fell.

Home delivery service My Food Bag is eyeing business in Australia, while leaving its New Zealand branch in the hands of former Telecom chief executive Theresa Gattung.

Tracey Topp is the founder of online merino clothing retailer Cosy Toes