RetailNo spike in December spendingRetailers enjoyed only a modest improvement in spending patterns over December, according to Paymark.07 Jan 10:00 PM
RetailEconomist: Sales boom won't lastRetailers might be enjoying a post-Christmas spending bonanza, but an economist warns the sales boom can't last.27 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionBilly Adams: Coffee becomes opium of massesIt might be grown on old opium farms but $60-a-cup Black Ivory is hardly the most unexpected coffee discovery in the shadow of Asia's golden triangle.25 Dec 04:30 PM
Retail$40m deal for meat sellerVeritas Investments chairman Mark Darrow says many opportunities exist for expanding the Mad Butcher retail chain.20 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeLoan companies in super hero stoushTwo personal finance companies - one of which charges over 500 per cent interest a year if loans are not paid back in two weeks - are in a High Court stoush over a super hero logo.19 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailMarmite fight gets High Court dateA battle between Sanitarium and a Christchurch man who imported 2000 jars of UK Marmite into New Zealand will head to the High Court early next year.18 Dec 10:45 PM
RetailConfidence highest since pre-CupConsumer confidence has lifted to its highest level for more than a year, the Westpac McDermott Miller survey has found.17 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeANZ sells eftpos businessANZ New Zealand - the country's biggest bank - has sold its eftpos terminal leasing unit, EFTPOS New Zealand, for an undisclosed sum.17 Dec 03:59 AM
RetailTraders busy and shoppers happyKiwis are flocking to the shops to stock up for Christmas, with eftpos spending up on last year. Westfield spokeswoman Deb McGhie said it appeared shopping centres were busier this year than last - though they wouldn't know for sure until next year16 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeGDP growth has likely slowedA slowdown from the first half of the year is expected when economic growth figures for the September quarter come out on Thursday.16 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailWarehouse buy doesn't impress Forsyth BarrThe Warehouse's $65 million acquisition of appliance chain Noel Leeming Group has failed to impress one brokerage...10 Dec 11:15 PM
RetailShopping Channel: The ratings are inAs the first set of viewer ratings are released for the Shopping Channel, the company says it is more focused on how many people are buying than watching.10 Dec 08:45 PM
RetailNew brands tipped for Warehouse after Noel Leeming dealThe Warehouse's purchase of appliance retailer Noel Leeming Group will help the Red Sheds secure well-known electronics brands.10 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailWarehouse buys Noel LeemingThe Warehouse Group has announced that it has bought the Noel Leeming chain of 92 electronics and appliances stores for $65m.09 Dec 10:00 PM
RetailRetailers ready for bonanzaRetailers are in a Christmas sale free-for-all with only 15 days left to the 25th.09 Dec 10:48 AM
RetailUS stores entice Kiwi shoppersKiwi shoppers are being enticed into the famed New York department stores of Macy's, Bloomingdale's, and Saks Fifth Avenue to do their Christmas shopping.26 Nov 06:50 PM
BDBDRetailWarehouse predicts 2013 profit growthWarehouse Group has reiterated its forecast for this year's earnings to beat those in 2012, and sees signs of growth in consumer spending.22 Nov 09:18 PM
RetailKiwis plan to shop online this ChristmasMore than half of New Zealanders are intending to opt for convenience and do some of their Christmas shopping online this year, according to survey results.22 Nov 01:00 AM
BDBDRetailNZ credit card spending shrinks 0.9pcNew Zealand's total credit card spending has taken its first annual drop in three years.21 Nov 02:40 AM