RetailFCO shutting down NZ storesFCO - Fishing Camping Outdoors - is to close its 13 New Zealand stores but no word yet on what announcement means for employees.18 Feb 11:55 PM
LifestyleRetailers feel the love this Valentine'sThe buzz of Valentine's Day caught on with consumers as florists, jewellers and restaurants were among the businesses to see a jump in sales.15 Feb 04:30 PM
RetailNerf targets teenagers after success wooing girlsHasbro, the maker of foam footballs and spongy projectiles, is targeting a new audience: high schoolers.13 Feb 01:35 AM
RetailThe new big challenge for retailIf you're like most shoppers, it is likely that you do plenty of research before opening your wallet.11 Feb 11:10 PM
RetailDomino's Pizza profit leaps 44%ASX-listed Domino's Pizza Enterprises, parent company of Domino's New Zealand, has reported one of its strongest half-year results to date, with net profit of A$29.1 million, up 44.2 per cent on the same period last year.11 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDRetailShanton Fashion shortfall about $4.45mCreditors of women's clothing chain Shanton Fashion are owed almost $7.8 million, while the company has $3.35 million in assets, a wider shortfall than the $693,000 estimate directors gave when the company went into voluntary administration last month.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupplements rife in school rugbyOver 70 per cent of elite college rugby players regularly use sports supplements, making them more likely to intentionally dope in the future, a survey finds.11 Feb 04:00 PM
RetailLower petrol prices offset spending in JanuaryRetail spending charged to electronic cards fell 0.4 per cent last month, its third monthly decline in a row, as lower prices at the pump offset increased spending elsewhere.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupplement makers step ahead of the lawThe bad guys are always one step ahead. That was the reality with party pills and it is much the same with illicit fitness supplements.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo Frenzy for online retailersAn exercise supplement containing a banned psychoactive substance was still available for sale yesterday despite Ministry of Health officials deciding it should be pulled from shelves.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe good oil on bad supplementsThe supplement salesman who won't lie about pre-workouts: "They have stupidly toxic amounts of caffeine. It drives you mental so you train like a crackhead."09 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyHunt for yields drives shares to recordNew Zealand shares rose to a new record close yesterday as holidays in Auckland and Australia kept trading volumes light.26 Jan 04:00 PM
RetailShanton in voluntary administrationThe Shanton chain of women's clothing stores has gone into voluntary administration just over two years after it was bought out of receivership.11 Jan 10:32 PM
RetailLynn Mall expansion gets under wayWork started this week on the $36 million expansion of New Zealand's first shopping mall.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's $5.3 billion December shopping spreeSpending last month was up $300 million on December 2013, fuelled in part by Christmas shopping, Boxing Day sales, and New Year's Eve holidaymakers.08 Jan 02:40 AM
BDBDRetailWarehouse shares slumpWarehouse chief executive Mark Powell says it will be "a very difficult ask" for the group to beat last year's profits after it announced weaker-than-expected sales.07 Jan 04:00 PM
RetailWarehouse shares plunge on warningWarehouse shares have plunged today after it said profits for the first half of the financial year are likely to be down 20 per cent.06 Jan 11:00 PM
RetailBig brand stores may head to AucklandMayor Len Brown has named big-brand international retailers Apple and Tiffany & Co as potential candidates to open their first New Zealand stores in Auckland.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHaggle your way to a Boxing Day dealFor Kiwis scouring the shops for bargains today and the rest of sale season, don't rule out haggling your way to a discount.25 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailPuma names Rihanna creative directorRihanna, the pop singer with multiple awards to her name, has been appointed women's creative director of Puma SE.17 Dec 02:00 AM
LifestyleChristmas: Top 10 hot itemsiPhones, barbecues, outdoor furniture and costumes from Disney's Frozen movie will be filling stockings next week if Trade Me search patterns are anything to go by.16 Dec 11:30 PM
RetailShops cranking up for last-minute rushSelfie sticks and remote-controlled helicopters are among some of the more popular items among Kiwis buying Christmas gifts this month.15 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailChristmas spending up as Kiwis hit the shopsKiwis have spent a total of $2.3b through Paymark so far this month with Christmas spending up 4.3%15 Dec 02:13 AM
BDBDRetailCooks Foods widens 1H lossCooks Global Foods widened its first-half loss after buying the Canadian franchise rights to Esquires Coffee Houses.15 Dec 12:20 AM
RetailStrong start to Christmas spendingChristmas spending is off to a strong start with, up 4.4 per cent on the same time last year.13 Dec 09:00 PM
RetailBest job in the world everAs chief toy tester and buyer for Farmers, the 31-year-old has a big role choosing which toys will be hot at Christmas.13 Dec 06:47 PM
