RetailBusiness leader of the year finalist 2013: Peter HalkettAmidst a tough retail environment, Kathmandu chief executive Peter Halkett has led the company through a solid year of growth.10 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailCard spending rises againRetail spending went from strength to strengthen last month as the plastic got more of a workout.10 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailSilence of the lambs at ChristmasBaaa-humbug. A fall in lamb numbers because of the worst drought in 70 years may result in higher prices for this year's Christmas roast.10 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldUK opens supermarket for beneficiariesIn a UK first, shoppers in South Yorkshire are being offered food at up to 70 per cent of normal prices - but they have to prove they're on benefits to get the bargains.09 Dec 11:03 PM
RetailFood, booze push up Dec spendingNew Zealanders have been spending up on food and liquor in the lead up to Christmas, according to Paymark, which says spending through its network during the first seven days of December was up almost nine per cent on the same week the year before.09 Dec 12:43 AM
RetailTwo weeks to go and the rush is onShoppers descended on malls all over the country yesterday as the Christmas rush began.08 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailHunt on for new Nando's ownerThe company that runs Nando's NZ went into receivership to avoid its franchise agreement being terminated by the global spicy chicken chain's Australian arm.03 Dec 07:22 PM
RetailCountdown pinged for two-day 'one-day'saleCountdown has been ordered to withdraw advertisements for a "one-day sale'' that ran online for 21 hours over two days.01 Dec 11:47 PM
RetailCall to join US Cyber MondayAs the United States prepares for its annual Cyber Monday online shopping bonanza.01 Dec 04:30 PM
Small BusinessFestive season puts pressure on retailers to get it rightIt varies, but for gift and homeware retailers and toy companies, it represents a substantial proportion of annual turnover.01 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailClick Monday to drive online retailClick Monday - the local version of the Northern Hemisphere's "Cyber Monday" - will begin at 7pm tonight and run for 24 hours.25 Nov 12:16 AM
BDBDRetailWarehouse lowers earnings expectationsWarehouse Group, the country's biggest listed retailer, expects lower first-half earnings as margins at its flagship Red Sheds come under pressure and it spends more on adjusting to a new competitive environment.21 Nov 09:24 PM
BDBDRetailKathmandu reports sales riseKathmandu, the outdoor clothing retailer, says sales rose 0.9 per cent in the first 16 weeks of the year.20 Nov 12:09 AM
BDBDRetailRetail sales grow - but less than expectedNZ retail sales grew less than economists were picking in the September quarter, as growth in car sales was offset by weak consumer core sector spending.13 Nov 10:00 PM
RetailWarehouse reports 'click and collect' successDubious at first, Warehouse chief executive Mark Powell says 'click and collect' for online purchases have been a hit, accounting for 12pc of online sales.23 Oct 10:40 PM
RetailPorn find closes major UK book siteA major British retailer has shut down its website after finding hardcore pornographic ebooks being sold through the company's online store.13 Oct 10:00 PM
OpinionGene Nicolson: Holidays just a tiring, shameful load of rubbishThe debate about extending retailing on public holidays keeps popping up, almost as often as there's a Briscoes sale.09 Oct 04:30 PM
Small BusinessBread man uses his loaf to beat crate conundrumIn his past life as a supply chain manager, entrepreneur Steve Haythorne would send 30,000 loaves of bread from Auckland to Whangarei each night.09 Oct 04:30 PM
RetailLotto, yachts, weather affect spendingBad weather, the America's Cup and Lotto are the likely causes of a sharp slowdown in card spending late last month.07 Oct 11:05 PM
RetailResidents take on BunningsHearings into a controversial Bunnings Warehouse in Auckland's Grey Lynnhave begun, and residents have turned out in force to try to stop it.06 Oct 11:15 PM
