RetailTop fashion retail chains closing downNZ stores of fashion retailers Marcs and David Lawrence are closing down.09 Mar 12:22 AM
BDBDRetailWarehouse ready for Amazon juggernautWarehouse Group says it is a question of when not if Amazon arrives in New Zealand.08 Mar 11:41 PM
RetailFirst half Warehouse result 'mixed'NZs largest listed retailer The Warehouse Group has posted what it said was a "mixed" first half performance across the Group.08 Mar 08:06 PM
BDBDRetailSettlement reached with Nosh franchiseeVeritas investments says it has reached a confidential settlement with former franchisee owner Phil Mead after he sought to terminate his agreement.06 Mar 05:19 PM
RetailThe great petrol divide: North v SouthAucklanders and other North Islanders are having their cheap petrol prices subsidised by motorists in Wellington and the South Island.05 Mar 06:53 PM
RetailHow Bunnings claims 'lowest prices'Does Bunnings deliver on its brand promise of lowest prices guaranteed? That's a tricky one to answer.04 Mar 10:17 PM
Small BusinessSpinning yak yarn for outdoor clothingTwenty three year-old Stefan Warnaar was inspired to start his business on his OE. Warnaar opens up about competition.26 Feb 07:50 AM
RetailCity gives blessing to break-upThe City has given its blessing to a dramatic break-up of consumer goods goliath Unilever.25 Feb 10:12 PM
RetailFrom truckie to vodka millionaireMarko Pavasovic was joking with a mate about a crazy idea. It was then they decided to turn it into reality.25 Feb 07:02 PM
ManufacturingSam Neill threatens Cadbury boycottActor Sam Neill has threatened to call for a boycott of Cadbury products should the company go ahead with the closure of its Dunedin factory.21 Feb 10:09 PM
Retail'Crocodile' tears: Lacoste loses trademark fightFashion label Crocodile International has won a Supreme Court fight against rival Lacoste over which one can lay claim to a crocodile trademark in New Zealand.21 Feb 01:33 AM
RetailGarage business turns into $35m empireA couple who used their garage as an office has turned a small idea into a $35 million ($37.4m) empire.20 Feb 02:32 AM
RetailHow to lose a deal and irritate everyoneMarmite: you either love it or hate it. Unless you are Kraft Heinz, in which case you love it and then decide you hate it 48 hours later.20 Feb 02:03 AM
RetailCEO's warning to Heinz over takeoverSainsbury's boss Mike Coupe said competition authorities will have a "field day" if Heinz trys to buy Unilever.19 Feb 01:10 AM
RetailAmid boycott, Ivanka perfume reignsDespite retailers dropping her clothing line amid widespread boycotts, Ivanka Trump's perfume has become an Amazon bestseller.18 Feb 11:09 PM
BDBDRetailMichael Hill lifts profit on chain growthThe jewellery retailer opened eight new Michael Hill branded stores and eight new Emma & Roe branded stores in the half-year.17 Feb 12:06 AM
BDBDRetailRetail sales up on auto salesNew Zealand retail sales gained in the fourth quarter, led again by motor vehicle and parts retailing.16 Feb 10:40 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseExecutive Success: From tech boss to grocerAs he prepared to launch out on a new career trajectory after 24 years with Spark, Chris Quin made three lists.16 Feb 05:12 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: The joy of spendingCOMMENT: In an election year, a useful economic indicator of how Kiwis are feeling is consumer spending.16 Feb 05:11 PM
BDBDRetailConsumer confidence eases in FebNew Zealand consumer confidence eased in February although Kiwis are feeling better off than they did a year ago.16 Feb 12:19 AM
RetailDavid Lawrence, Marcs stores to closeNine 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.15 Feb 11:54 PM
RetailJohnson & Johnson to ditch harmful plasticCotton buds made by the pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson will no longer have plastic handles to prevent toxic waste reaching waterways and seas.15 Feb 04:07 AM
BDBDRetailWesfarmers results boosted by BunningsASX-listed conglomerate Wesfarmers today reported strong earnings growth in the first half, bolstered by results in Bunnings Australia and New Zealand.14 Feb 11:03 PM
RetailThe woman behind Trump brand boycottHow a late-night online shopping session mushroomed into a sprawling consumer boycott that is grabbing followers - and headlines.14 Feb 05:22 PM
RetailMum's $4800 self-serve scamA Queensland mum has catapulted self-serve checkout theft to an entirely new level with an elaborate barcode scam.14 Feb 01:04 AM
OpinionWhere does the Trump brand go from here?COMMENT: In the retail world, big questions are swirling, how exactly did the Ivanka Trump brand fall so hard, so fast - where does it go from here?13 Feb 08:47 PM
RetailMore companies drop Ivanka Trump productsThe list of retailers dropping products that carry the Trump name have grown.13 Feb 05:52 AM
BDBDRetailJB Hi-Fi's NZ first half earnings slumpNew Zealand earnings before interest and tax fell to $1 million in the six months ended December 31 from $2m a year earlier.12 Feb 11:04 PM
Retail'Every bad job you've had - at once'"Amazon is like every single bad job you've ever had - at once," says a former employee of the e-commerce giant.08 Feb 06:17 PM
Retail'My daughter has been treated so unfairly'Donald Trump's tweet against department store chain again raises questions about him using his presidential position to sway business interests for his family.08 Feb 05:29 PM
BDBDRetailStrong Xmas trading boosts HallensteinHallenstein Glasson Holdings said first-half profit rose about 34 per cent after the retailer said it enjoyed a stronger Christmas trading season.02 Feb 10:00 PM
BDBDRetailBriscoe Group's full-year profit rose 25pcHomeware sales at its Briscoes chain rose 4.1 per cent while sporting goods sales through its Rebel Sport outlets gained 7.9 per cent.02 Feb 12:28 AM
RetailWorld's most valuable and powerful brandsApple has been dethroned as the world's most valuable brand, while Lego has been named the world's most powerful.01 Feb 01:36 AM
RetailAnother scandal rocks ThermomixThe $2000 Thermomix, which is supposed to make life easier, is now at the centre of a bitter, emotional legal battle.01 Feb 12:04 AM