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Biggest hurdle for retailers ahead of Christmas

Edward Caughey says stock issues - not muted spending - could prove problematic.

Electronic retail spending almost back to pre-Covid levels

Spending figures for September show encouraging signs.

Revealed: The most complained about retailers

Chain run by NZX-listed firm received the most complaints over its face masks.

Kiwi celebs back Anchor's plant-based milk bottle plans

Anchor has created the world's first plant-based milk bottle.

NZ's retail sector showing signs of life but still fragile - report

An ASB economist says increase in domestic spend can't fill void of tourists over summer.

Auckland Airport entices domestic travellers with click-and-collect shopping

Auckland Airport extends online click-and-collect offering to domestic travellers.

Oranges and kiwifruit a hit as Kiwis try to avoid Covid-19

Kiwis bought 800,000kg more oranges with kiwifruit, and supplements also popular.

Blow for 340,000 Auckland households - power trust's payout falls 25%

Tax changes mean community trust payout has fallen to $280.

Inside NZ's biggest retail store: Ikea rival Nido set to open second level of 27,000 sqm site

New level featuring three-bedroom house and more than 100 showrooms to open next week.

Covid-19: Consumers think face masks are too expensive

The majority of consumer complaints over the past week have been about face masks.

Consumer confidence set to dive - what that means for recent golden run of retail spending

Second wave of community transmission expected to dent run of increased spending.

Low internet prices about to end: Report

Low internet prices has to end so the sector can invest, says forum.

Lifting the lid: Consumer NZ blasts funeral insurance premiums

They're touted as bringing peace of mind at death but a watchdog wants a law change.

Falling prices in June quarter raise spectre of deflation

NZ inflation fell by 0.5 per cent over the June quarter.

EY Consumer Index: Does price outweigh the desire to shop local?

Is the drive to shop local here to stay or a short-term fad?

Briscoes customer on hold for five hours - then takes matter into his own hands

All Bruce McAulay wanted to cancel an online order. Then hours passed.