The cold blast of winter has arrived and retailers will be breathing a sigh of relief after a warm autumn.

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British high street store BHS is to close down after 88 years in business with the loss of up to 11,000 jobs.

NZ Merino has signed a five-year, $45 million deal to supply fine wool to Italian luxury fabric manufacturer Successori Reda.

David Jones will open its Wellington store on July 28 on the site where the legendary Kirks once operated.

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An unseasonably warm autumn has left a surplus of winter goods and produce sitting on the shelves despite prices being slashed to as much as 50 per cent off.

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Prices have been slashed at Auckland's only downtown shopping mall as retailers try to get rid of their stock this week before the centre closes after 41 years.

Top designer brands at knock-down prices and for limited periods of time: that's the deal from Chinese behemoth website Vip.com when it starts to sell here next year.

Making quick tempo choices - especially if there's a credit card involved! - can lead to runaway spending. A two-day or two-person strategy works.

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First quarter sales volumes rose at the slowest pace for three quarters.

Sales are dropping at Macy's stores nationwide, which likely means rough times ahead for other retailers.

The country's largest listed retailer says it is on track to meet its forecast annual profit.

Spending on credit and debit cards rose in April, driven by an increase for accommodation, hotels, restaurants and takeaway food.

The executive director of the new website said New Zealanders can expect an improved range of products.

Dick Smith site relaunched with a sale to celebrate, but deals are limited on New Zealand site.

Where have all the souvenir and convenience stores gone? Big stores are pushing them out of Queen Street.

Fashion app entrepreneur Jessica Wilson always had high aspirations for her business but the speed of her expansion into China has taken her by surprise.

Postie Plus' more than 100-year history has not all been smooth sailing. But new owners Pepkor are asking customers to give the brand a second chance.

One of New Zealand's best known retail chains is marching ever closer to oblivion, with all of Dick Smith's local outlets set to be closed by April 29.

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Di Humphries has a tough task ahead as she retakes the helm at Glassons, but the company has made a smart move in bringing her back into the fray.

A customer has complained on social media after a sofa he bought online was not in stock.

Retail spending on credit and debit cards rose in March, led by increased spending at bars and restaurants.

The price of the vanilla bean has more than tripled in the past year as output slips and quality suffers.

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