RetailWeb blamed for Hallenstein's big slumpA combination of unfavourable weather, heavy discounting and continued growth in online sales is behind yet another fall in profit for fashion retailer Hallenstein Glasson18 Aug 05:00 PM
RetailJune quarter healthy for retailersRetailers were busier in the June quarter, sales climbing 1.2 per cent in volume terms to be up 3.6 per cent for the year.14 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDRetailRetail jump quickens, vehicles lead the wayNew Zealand retail sales rose more than expected in the second quarter, as vehicle sales volumes and values increased at the fastest pace in two years.14 Aug 12:56 AM
RetailRetailers step up online offeringsRetailers adapting to the changing habits of shoppers are using their own websites to combat "showrooming".11 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeCard transactions up in JulyConsumers' plastic cards saw more of the light of day last month.11 Aug 05:00 PM
RetailCommission eyes Expedia's buyout of WotifOnline travel giant Expedia has told New Zealand regulators there will be plenty of competition in the market after its planned buyout of rival booking site Wotif.10 Aug 05:00 PM
RetailMarket revival long time comingAuckland’s famous Victoria Park Market needs a rescue plan to confirm the big future tenants were promised.05 Aug 05:00 PM
RetailSupermarket rivals lock in cheap breadCheap loaves of bread are here to stay - at least for the foreseeable future, the country's major supermarkets have confirmed.04 Aug 08:16 PM
RetailDress-Smart completes expansionDiscount retail outlet Dress-Smart in Onehunga has been expanded and upgraded, with about another 1000sq m added.04 Aug 05:00 PM
RetailAuckland mall expansion plans unveiledA new dining/restaurant and cinema zone at West Auckland's LynnMall and apartments and offices at Sylvia Park are planned.04 Aug 05:00 PM
RetailNew Postie owners fired upJason Murray says despite the difficult position Postie Plus has been in for the past few years, its new owners Pepkor will "absolutely" be able to turn the company around.03 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyCold snap boosts Kathmandu salesKathmandu says a cold snap last month in Australia and New Zealand helped generate more sales than anticipated.31 Jul 11:34 PM
RetailEBay moves into US mechanic servicesEBay plans to experiment with selling auto mechanics' services alongside car parts, said Devin Wenig, president of the marketplaces business, in an expansion of the company's offerings.29 Jul 02:55 AM
RetailTop Kiwi executive 'driven' to succeedThe famous son of the New Zealander taking the helm at retail giant Walmart says his dad was always driven to succeed, and instilled those values in his kids.28 Jul 03:22 AM
BDBDRetailBurger King's NZ losses growBlackstone Group's Burger King chain in New Zealand widened its loss in 2013 as rising sales, in an increasingly crowded burger market, were offset by higher costs.28 Jul 12:40 AM
RetailWal-Mart's new Kiwi chief faces bare shelves and grumpy customersKiwi Greg Foran inherits a chain wedded to an outdated big-box model, struggling to increase sales in its stores and online.27 Jul 08:58 PM
RetailOnline sales growth coolsOnline retail sales growth is slowing and 19 out of every 20 New Zealand purchases are still made in a shop,24 Jul 05:00 PM
Retail'Desperate shortage' of retail space, says Auckland councillorAuckland is suffering a desperate shortage of land for business expansion and retailing with a "critical short supply" of large format shopping space, says one Auckland councillor.23 Jul 10:25 PM
RetailPostie Plus given South African lifelineStaff at Postie Plus have been offered a conditional employment agreement by South African investment group Pepkor, according to a source.17 Jul 10:45 PM
RetailSupermarkets begin bread warsIs this the best thing since sliced bread? NZ's major supermarket chains are offering Kiwis super cheap loaves.17 Jul 05:00 PM
Retail'Made in Germany' may be ultimate World Cup winnerThe German economy is set to benefit as the country's football victory draws shoppers to the "Made in Germany" brand, says a research firm.15 Jul 04:05 AM
RetailAnd the World Cup winner is...AdidasFor Adidas, the World Cup has already been won, whatever the outcome of Monday's final in Rio de Janeiro.10 Jul 09:38 PM
RetailVend flying with new techThe first thing you notice about Vend chief executive Vaughan Rowsell is his gigantic moustache. The second thing is the bright green Chucks on his feet, a "welcome" gift to all new staff.09 Jul 05:00 PM
RetailMobile shopping on the riseNew Zealanders are choosing to do more and more of their shopping on the go according to a Nielsen's Online Retail Report.09 Jul 02:27 AM
BDBDRetailSpending on credit and debit cards slipsNew Zealand core retail spending on debit and credit cards fell in June for the first time in four months.08 Jul 11:46 PM
RetailKiwis online shopping habits 'maturing'New Zealand's online retail growth is slowing, despite increased growth from rural consumers, according to a BNZ report released this morning.03 Jul 03:58 AM