RetailCity gives blessing to break-upThe City has given its blessing to a dramatic break-up of consumer goods goliath Unilever.25 Feb 10:12 PM
RetailFrom truckie to vodka millionaireMarko Pavasovic was joking with a mate about a crazy idea. It was then they decided to turn it into reality.25 Feb 07:02 PM
Retail130 jobs to go at the Warehouse GroupCEO Grayston said a restructure was needed to drive sustainable profitability.23 Feb 01:27 AM
ManufacturingSam Neill threatens Cadbury boycottActor Sam Neill has threatened to call for a boycott of Cadbury products should the company go ahead with the closure of its Dunedin factory.21 Feb 10:09 PM
Retail'Crocodile' tears: Lacoste loses trademark fightFashion label Crocodile International has won a Supreme Court fight against rival Lacoste over which one can lay claim to a crocodile trademark in New Zealand.21 Feb 01:33 AM
RetailGarage business turns into $35m empireA couple who used their garage as an office has turned a small idea into a $35 million ($37.4m) empire.20 Feb 02:32 AM
RetailHow to lose a deal and irritate everyoneMarmite: you either love it or hate it. Unless you are Kraft Heinz, in which case you love it and then decide you hate it 48 hours later.20 Feb 02:03 AM
RetailCEO's warning to Heinz over takeoverSainsbury's boss Mike Coupe said competition authorities will have a "field day" if Heinz trys to buy Unilever.19 Feb 01:10 AM
RetailAmid boycott, Ivanka perfume reignsDespite retailers dropping her clothing line amid widespread boycotts, Ivanka Trump's perfume has become an Amazon bestseller.18 Feb 11:09 PM
BDBDRetailMichael Hill lifts profit on chain growthThe jewellery retailer opened eight new Michael Hill branded stores and eight new Emma & Roe branded stores in the half-year.17 Feb 12:06 AM
BDBDRetailRetail sales up on auto salesNew Zealand retail sales gained in the fourth quarter, led again by motor vehicle and parts retailing.16 Feb 10:40 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseExecutive Success: From tech boss to grocerAs he prepared to launch out on a new career trajectory after 24 years with Spark, Chris Quin made three lists.16 Feb 05:12 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: The joy of spendingCOMMENT: In an election year, a useful economic indicator of how Kiwis are feeling is consumer spending.16 Feb 05:11 PM
BDBDRetailConsumer confidence eases in FebNew Zealand consumer confidence eased in February although Kiwis are feeling better off than they did a year ago.16 Feb 12:19 AM
RetailDavid Lawrence, Marcs stores to closeNine David Lawrence stores and four Marcs outlets will close by February 21 and 10 full-time staff and another 10 part-time staff will be made redundant.15 Feb 11:54 PM
RetailJohnson & Johnson to ditch harmful plasticCotton buds made by the pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson will no longer have plastic handles to prevent toxic waste reaching waterways and seas.15 Feb 04:07 AM
BDBDRetailWesfarmers results boosted by BunningsASX-listed conglomerate Wesfarmers today reported strong earnings growth in the first half, bolstered by results in Bunnings Australia and New Zealand.14 Feb 11:03 PM
RetailThe woman behind Trump brand boycottHow a late-night online shopping session mushroomed into a sprawling consumer boycott that is grabbing followers - and headlines.14 Feb 05:22 PM
RetailMum's $4800 self-serve scamA Queensland mum has catapulted self-serve checkout theft to an entirely new level with an elaborate barcode scam.14 Feb 01:04 AM
RetailLayoffs feared at The Warehouse GroupRedundancies are feared to be on the cards at The Warehouse Group's head office, as the retail giant seeks to streamline its operations, according to First Union.13 Feb 09:53 PM
OpinionWhere does the Trump brand go from here?COMMENT: In the retail world, big questions are swirling, how exactly did the Ivanka Trump brand fall so hard, so fast - where does it go from here?13 Feb 08:47 PM
RetailMore companies drop Ivanka Trump productsThe list of retailers dropping products that carry the Trump name have grown.13 Feb 05:52 AM
Banking and financeParliament may back domestic violence leaveLabour and Act say they will back a Green Party proposal to give domestic violence victims up to 10 days' paid leave.13 Feb 05:13 AM
BDBDRetailJB Hi-Fi's NZ first half earnings slumpNew Zealand earnings before interest and tax fell to $1 million in the six months ended December 31 from $2m a year earlier.12 Feb 11:04 PM
RetailPizza war: Brits outrage at NZ pizza pricesA margherita pizza at Domino's is four times the price in the UK than it is in NZ.11 Feb 02:38 AM
RetailBody Shop got ethical consumption wrongAn activist business can be wildly successful for a while, but it gets hard to stand out when everybody else adopts the same values 09 Feb 05:33 PM
Retail'Every bad job you've had - at once'"Amazon is like every single bad job you've ever had - at once," says a former employee of the e-commerce giant.08 Feb 06:17 PM
Retail'My daughter has been treated so unfairly'Donald Trump's tweet against department store chain again raises questions about him using his presidential position to sway business interests for his family.08 Feb 05:29 PM
BDBDRetailStrong Xmas trading boosts HallensteinHallenstein Glasson Holdings said first-half profit rose about 34 per cent after the retailer said it enjoyed a stronger Christmas trading season.02 Feb 10:00 PM
BDBDRetailBriscoe Group's full-year profit rose 25pcHomeware sales at its Briscoes chain rose 4.1 per cent while sporting goods sales through its Rebel Sport outlets gained 7.9 per cent.02 Feb 12:28 AM
RetailWorld's most valuable and powerful brandsApple has been dethroned as the world's most valuable brand, while Lego has been named the world's most powerful.01 Feb 01:36 AM
RetailAnother scandal rocks ThermomixThe $2000 Thermomix, which is supposed to make life easier, is now at the centre of a bitter, emotional legal battle.01 Feb 12:04 AM
RetailBank gives Nosh extension to sell or closeNZX-listed company Veritas has been given another extension to sell or close down the unprofitable grocery chain.31 Jan 03:55 AM
RetailStarbucks vows to hire 10k refugeesStarbucks CEO Howard Schultz has joined to the chorus of executives speaking out about Trump, vowing to hire 10,000 refugees.30 Jan 11:27 PM
