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Hotel owner slams 'dimwitted' customer
A South Australian hotel owner who called a customer 'dimwitted' has defended his comment.

Ralph Lauren victim to retail's new era
Helen Gardner, shopping in New York, left the Polo store without buying anything.

Colonel Senders: NZ Post to deliver KFC
KFC is partnering with NZ Post for a home delivery trial in Tauranga.

Innovation the driver for FMCG growth
Shoppers of the future will look for more than price competition, says expert.

Small Business: Creating clothing with meaning
Ilabb founder Seadon Baker talks emotive marketing and the clothing industry.

Huawei sales up, profit little-changed
Huawei 2016 sales rose 32pc from a year earlier but profit increased by only 0.4pc.

Aussie duo bucking the retail trend
Here's how two Aussie mates are bucking the trend with their menswear store InStitchu.

Hallenstein posts 35pc profit rise
Hallenstein Glasson Holdings said early winter sales were "encouraging".

Calls for spot fines for retail crime
Retail crime is growing, becoming more menacing and more violent.

Could you feed a family on $1.50 a day?
This money blogger has worked out how to feed her family on a crazy budget.

Premier reassures NZ on US relationship
There is a risk of a more protectionist trade era ahead, PM Bill English said today.

Tim McCready: Alibaba offers sweet deals
Tim McCready chats with Alibaba's Australia and NZ director of business development.

Fonterra capitalises on China tea craze
Fonterra is building new factories to keep up with China's new appetite for dairy products

Luxury brands battle in NZ courts
It was a battle of the brands in NZ as watchmaker Omega took on True Religion denim.

Harvey Norman hits back
Harvey Norman says a review of its finances is part of a routine surveillance.

Tributes flow for former Farmers boss
Rod McDermott died after a car and truck collided on Welcome Bay Rd.

Pumpkin Patch sold to Australian buyer
The popular children's retailer has been resurrected as an online store.

Buyer found for Pumpkin Patch?
Childrens' retailer Pumpkin Patch may have been given a lifeline in the form of a buyer.

Harvey Norman receives 'please explain'
Harvey Norman shares fell 8.2% after two directors sold more than A$2.5m in shares.

Finding the best deal online gets easier
A new Google platform will make it easier for shoppers to compare prices of products and find the best deals.

Nike in hot seat for false marketing
China's annual name-and-shame consumer protection show criticised Nike for false marketing.

Briscoes boss: Kiwis over 'cheap rubbish'
The boss of Briscoe Group says the retailer's record result is thanks to more emphasis on quality.

Auckland brewery wins prestigious awards
An Auckland brewery has taken top honours twice at a prestigious UK competition.

Palace Poultry denies caged-egg claims
Terry Fletcher of Palace Poultry has denied allegations that he onsold caged eggs as free-range.

SFO investigating free-range claims
Consumer NZ wants the Government to regulate the free-range egg industry.

Farmer appalled at free-range allegations
Farmer "absolutely not" aware his caged eggs were allegedly passed off as free-range.

Kmart sorry for breastfeeding drama
Retail giant Kmart will become the target of a flash mob next week after a woman was refused the right to breastfeed in store.