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Amid boycott, Ivanka perfume reigns

Despite retailers dropping her clothing line amid widespread boycotts, Ivanka Trump's perfume has become an Amazon bestseller.

Michael Hill lifts profit on chain growth

The jewellery retailer opened eight new Michael Hill branded stores and eight new Emma & Roe branded stores in the half-year.

Retail sales up on auto sales

New Zealand retail sales gained in the fourth quarter, led again by motor vehicle and parts retailing.

Executive Success: From tech boss to grocer

As he prepared to launch out on a new career trajectory after 24 years with Spark, Chris Quin made three lists.

Brian Fallow: The joy of spending

COMMENT: In an election year, a useful economic indicator of how Kiwis are feeling is consumer spending.

Consumer confidence eases in Feb

New Zealand consumer confidence eased in February although Kiwis are feeling better off than they did a year ago.

David Lawrence, Marcs stores to close

Nine David Lawrence stores and four Marcs outlets will close by February 21 and 10 full-time staff and another 10 part-time staff will be made redundant.

Johnson & Johnson to ditch harmful plastic

Cotton buds made by the pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson will no longer have plastic handles to prevent toxic waste reaching waterways and seas.

Wesfarmers results boosted by Bunnings

ASX-listed conglomerate Wesfarmers today reported strong earnings growth in the first half, bolstered by results in Bunnings Australia and New Zealand.

Briscoe Group's full-year profit rose 25pc

Homeware sales at its Briscoes chain rose 4.1 per cent while sporting goods sales through its Rebel Sport outlets gained 7.9 per cent.

World's most valuable and powerful brands

Apple has been dethroned as the world's most valuable brand, while Lego has been named the world's most powerful.

Another scandal rocks Thermomix

The $2000 Thermomix, which is supposed to make life easier, is now at the centre of a bitter, emotional legal battle.

Bank gives Nosh extension to sell or close

NZX-listed company Veritas has been given another extension to sell or close down the unprofitable grocery chain.

Starbucks vows to hire 10k refugees

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz has joined to the chorus of executives speaking out about Trump, vowing to hire 10,000 refugees.

$150 million man's fall from grace

In less than a decade, one of corporate Australia's high flyers has gone from $150 million man to bankrupt, to drunk driver and now convicted fraudster.

Ex-Billabong boss jailed for $14m fraud

The former boss of Billabong has been jailed for eight years for forging his ex-wife's signature to obtain a A$13.5 million ($14m) loan.

Last day of work for Pumpkin Patch staff

Staff at Pumpkin Patch's distribution centre are working their last day at the company this Wednesday - and they won't be getting redundancy.

Holiday credit card spending soars

Credit card spending in December topped the previous months in 2016, and exceeding the billing of the previous two years.