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Mystery shoppers' text twist

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

Topshop chain set for NZ launch

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

The Warehouse CFO dies suddenly

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

Kiwi prices among the world's highest

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?

Property investor leads stocks up

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 spend up less than expected

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

Warehouse implements new fair wage plan

My Food Bag trio eyeing Aussie kitchens

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.

<strong>Q & A with Tracey Topp</strong>

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

Money stress hits two year low

Kiwi's money worries are at the lowest level in two years and are expected to continue improving this year, according to a report by a credit agency.

Countdown sales flat in face of 'subdued, competitive' market

Woolworths, Australia's biggest supermarket operator, said third quarter sales barely budged at its Countdown chain in New Zealand.

NZ Post to expand parcel forwarding service to China

NZ Post plans to roll out YouShop in China - the parcel forwarding service set up to cash in on the surge in online shopping.

Make Anzac Day trading a 'blueprint'

Anzac Day shopping laws should be a "blueprint'' for all holidays in which shops are required to close, the Retailers Association says.

The two sides of luxury

Aspirational brands rely on a high-low strategy. They price their main lines high for the super rich. But they hedge low on their entry-level diffusion lines.

Easter trading laws aren't working - PM

The Easter weekend trading laws aren't working and need an overhaul, Prime Minister John Key says.

Easter trading: 18 complaints, no prosecutions

Warehouse shares jump to six-week high

Shares in NZ's largest publicly listed retailer, rose to a six-week high after the stock was upgraded to 'buy' at brokerage Craigs Investment Partners.

Top CEO: 'I earn a ridiculous amount'

Warehouse boss Mark Powell wasn't afraid to speak candidly about his pay packet with business journalists in Auckland last week.