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You asked, we answer: Our Christmas gift guide for hard-to-buy-for readers

No plastic for grandkids? Sisters who like to 'do' stuff? Secret Santas without tat?

Kmart NZ earning twice as much per sq m as The Warehouse – analysts

Analysts say Kmart’s higher-margin home and apparel lines are driving the gap.

Two Kiwi apps named among the world’s best in Apple’s 2025 App Store Awards

Straight outta Christchurch.

Hej, Aotearoa! Ikea officially opens first store in New Zealand

Today's the day Kiwis say hello to the yellow and blue homeware.

Billy bookcases in Bulls? How to shop at Ikea if you don't live in Auckland

Ikea products can be collected from 29 pick-up points across the country, from this week.

Black Friday spending down in blow to retail recovery

While many analysts were expecting spending to rise, Kiwis have kept their wallets closed.

'It's interesting times': How AI is changing the search for information in NZ

Lawyers and travel agents warn AI-generated advice can mislead and backfire.

Ikea Australia and NZ CEO calm on competition ahead of launch

The Swedish company's product range is extensive, and more importantly, competitive.

'Spending hangover': Black Friday warning ahead of busy shopping week

Shoppers are warned to stick to their spending limits and look past the sales hype.

Mistletoe and misprints: Xmas gift tags at The Warehouse sold with spelling error

Touted as having 'unique festive designs', their uniqueness extends to the spelling.

Mighty Ape boss says 2025 is shaping up as ‘year of the consumer’

The online retailer has added 60 staff as it prepares for a high-demand holiday rush.

Kmart sold 67,000 units of potentially asbestos-laced play sand

The recalled sand includes 380g craft pots sold in 15 different colours.

Inside Tahua’s costly bargain and how it’s rebuilding Torpedo7

The group owns Burger King, Hannahs, Torpedo7 and new retail brand The Outlet.

My Food Bag revenue grows but profit slips to $2.9m

Active customer numbers lifted to 61,300, up from 60,100 last year.

Scammer jailed after ripping people off on Facebook Marketplace

She still owes nearly $150,000 to victims of her previous crimes.

The Warehouse major cost reset could slash jobs

Chief executive Mark Stirton said 'these are difficult decisions'.