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Bernard Hickey: Shoppers back ugly tactics

The allegations aired under parliamentary privilege by Shane Jones about the "Countdown Shakedown" are ugly in many ways, but not the obvious.

Last Farmers quits Queen St

Farmers has stood proud in Auckland's central city for nearly a century - but the iconic store is about to close its doors for the last time in the CBD.

Herald on Sunday Editorial: Suppliers deserve an inquiry

Countdown supermarkets' Australian owners no doubt think their treatment of suppliers here came under attack this week.

Less spending on plastic cards but confidence remains strong

Consumers' plastic cards saw less of the light of day last month, with electronic card transactions in the retail sector falling a seasonally adjusted 0.5 per cent from December.

Online shopping GST now less likely

The chances of GST being applied to all overseas web-based retail purchases appear more distant after the Govt changed tack on a review into tax of online shopping.

Energy Mad surges on Amazon deal

Shares in lightbulb maker Energy Mad surged after it announced it had begun selling its energy-efficient products online in the United States through internet retail giant Amazon.

The future of shopping

So-called "showrooming" and "click and collect" will be two major retail trends in 2014, according to an industry commentator.

Magnetic bands ads 'misleading'

An advertiser has been ordered to remove online claims that magnetic wrist and ankle bands have therapeutic benefits including relieving tension and purifying blood.

Consumer watch: Low-cost screens get a big tick

Three inexpensive sunscreens sold in supermarkets have come out tops in Consumer NZ testing.

Business leader of the year finalist 2013: Di Humphries

Di Humphries is the fresh face in charge of children's clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch.

Two weeks to go and the rush is on

Shoppers descended on malls all over the country yesterday as the Christmas rush began.

Changing of the guard as Wal-Mart faces challenges

Wal-Mart Stores is ushering in a changing of the guard as the world's largest retailer confronts slower growth and challenges to its reputation.

Bunnings gets OK for Grey Lynn store

A controversial new Bunnings store on Great North Rd in Grey Lynn, Auckland, has been approved.

Small business: Virtual gallery zooms in on art

Online portal open all hours puts buyers close-up in front of works throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Bunnings vs Grey Lynn: Battle heats up

The battle over a proposed controversial Bunnings in Grey Lynn will likely be headed for the Environment Court - irrespective of a decision by planning commissioners.

Highbrook Business Park town centre set to open

Goodman Property Trust, with a $2 billion real estate portfolio, will celebrate the opening of the first stage of its new town centre.