RetailThe hidden cost of made-in-US bargainsWhile immigrants are often accused of stealing jobs, they are increasingly undercut in America's clothing industry.31 Dec 02:20 AM
RetailAmazon's latest idea - a flying factoryAmazon is exploring the use of giant airships to serve as mobile, flying warehouses that could help the online retail giant deliver more of its goods by drone.30 Dec 09:43 PM
RetailParents furious over Hatchimals swearingPeople are insisting that the hottest toy of the season spews curses at them when it is hatching and supposedly sleeping.30 Dec 12:44 AM
RetailAmazon's 'racist' costumes sparks outrageAmazon has sparked outrage by continuing to sell "racist" and religiously offensive fancy dress costumes despite criticism from customers.29 Dec 07:35 PM
RetailStewart Dawsons vacate namesake cornerNew tenants are being sought for Stewart Dawson corner after the jeweller vacated following the November earthquakes.29 Dec 02:23 AM
RetailPumpkin Patch: $830m to worthlessBest of the Business Year: Once valued at a whopping $830 million, retail giant Pumpkin Patch is now officially worthless.29 Dec 01:00 AM
RetailKids' kayaks recalled over sinking riskRebel Sport is warning people not to use a kayak for children after it was found the vessel could take water and sink.28 Dec 07:27 PM
BDBDRetailPumpkin Patch owes $59.5m to ANZPumpkin Patch owes $59.5 million to its bank and at least $6.6m to other creditors, receivers KordaMentha said.27 Dec 09:30 PM
RetailXmas gifts trump Boxing Day bargainsKiwis were more focused on buying gifts for Christmas than getting Boxing Day bargains, new figures from Paymark show.26 Dec 08:43 PM
RetailChina's millennials buying diamondsDiamonds, not marriage, are forever for China's millennials.26 Dec 12:11 AM
RetailBoxing Day sale madness kicks offStores are already heaving with Boxing Day shoppers, but some retailers jumped the gun this year with online discounts.25 Dec 07:49 PM
Small BusinessYoung guns: Mixing heritage with fashionIraqi-born Layla Kaisi has created her own jewellery line, the young designer opens up about increasing responsibility.25 Dec 04:07 AM
RetailKiwis set new Christmas Eve spending recordKiwis have been scrambling to do last minute Christmas shopping at a record-breaking pace today.24 Dec 03:35 AM
RetailOtago leads in spendingSpending in the lead up to Christmas had grown in Otago 12.7 per cent year-on-year.22 Dec 05:26 PM
RetailIkea cracks down on teenage sleepoversA bizarre trend sweeping the world involves teenagers sleeping over at Ikea. What will the kids think of next?22 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailAlibaba named on US market blacklistThe massive Chinese online marketplace Alibaba has been named again on the US 'Notorious Markets' for allegedly selling fake goods.22 Dec 12:49 AM
RetailPrice of milk set to rise in New YearNew Zealanders will soon be paying more for their milk after sharp price gains on world commodities markets.21 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailChristmas tills are ringing hotStores are bursting at the seams in the lead up to Christmas this year as last minute shoppers make their final dash.21 Dec 01:38 AM
RetailFormer Billabong CEO convicted of fraudFormer Billabong CEO Matthew Perrin has been convicted of fraud and forgery offences after faking his ex-wife's signature to get a $13.5 million loan.20 Dec 04:50 AM
RetailNZ retailers face tough XmasRetailers might be facing a tough Christmas after The Warehouse revealed trading has been well below last year.20 Dec 03:17 AM
BDBDRetailSmith City first-half profit slides 46 per centSmiths City first-half profit slides 46% on restructuring costs, year-earlier asset sale not repeated.20 Dec 03:01 AM
RetailWarehouse shares dive on weak XmasThe Warehouse says profit may fall up to 15 per cent as it contends with a weaker-than-expected run up to Christmas.19 Dec 08:19 PM
RetailDeliberations begin on Billabong bossThe jury in the fraud trial of fallen Billabong boss Matthew Perrin is expected to begin deliberations early this week.19 Dec 03:51 AM
BDBDRetailGodfreys fined $48k over warrantiesVacuum cleaner company Godfreys has been fined $48k over lack of information in extended warranties.19 Dec 02:16 AM
Banking and financeKiwis spending more on ChristmasChristmas spending is shaping up to be strong across the country.18 Dec 08:07 PM
Small BusinessSmall Business: Gifting so you don't have toHusband and wife duo Gary Adam and Angela Pile explain what the future holds for their gift sourcing business.18 Dec 08:13 AM
RetailShoppers 'duped' by sale tacticsConsumer watchdog is calling for an investigation into retailers sales tactics in the lead up to Christmas, saying consumers are being misled.17 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailShoppers out in droves in final weekend before ChristmasShopping centres were packed with shoppers today as the scramble to buy last-minute Christmas presents intensifies.17 Dec 03:55 AM
RetailWhy big retailers are struggling to surviveIt's been a nightmare year for retail, with a parade of best-known brands decimated one after another.17 Dec 02:00 AM
RetailRetail tycoon puts BHS woes behind himSir Philip Green is attempting to put his BHS woes behind him by launching standalone Topshop stores across China.16 Dec 10:00 PM
RetailBig Tobacco's sneaky new trickTobacco companies are flouting ad bans by rewarding retailers who push products using a specific sequence of magic words.15 Dec 11:07 PM
RetailLewis Road boss considers legal actionLewis Road Creamery founder Peter Cullinane won't rule out legal action against Fonterra over allegedly negotiating a "greedy deal" with supermarkets.15 Dec 03:45 AM
RetailBankrupt's wife liable for staff wagesThe wife of a bankrupt Nando's franchisee owner has been found personally liable to pay staff $70,053 owing in wages and holiday pay.15 Dec 01:54 AM
RetailWoolworths' surprise Christmas discountWoolworths has been promising a cheap Christmas - but one customer thinks this wasn't what they had in mind.14 Dec 10:15 PM
