RetailThe two sides of luxuryAspirational brands rely on a high-low strategy. They price their main lines high for the super rich. But they hedge low on their entry-level diffusion lines.22 Apr 11:37 PM
RetailEaster trading laws aren't working - PMThe Easter weekend trading laws aren't working and need an overhaul, Prime Minister John Key says.22 Apr 10:37 PM
BDBDRetailWarehouse shares jump to six-week highShares in NZ's largest publicly listed retailer, rose to a six-week high after the stock was upgraded to 'buy' at brokerage Craigs Investment Partners.22 Apr 01:27 AM
New ZealandCountdown toilet trip a $50 shockA Countdown customer who briefly ducked away to find a toilet was fined $50 for not being a "bona fide shopper" for the time her car was parked in a free inner-city supermarket park.18 Apr 04:15 PM
RetailCountdown intimidated Lotto - JonesLabour MP Shane Jones has lashed out at Countdown once again, this time accusing the supermarket giant of squeezing hundreds of thousands of dollars out of Lotto NZ.16 Apr 04:39 AM
RetailNosh pulls back on expansion plansUpmarket grocery chain Nosh has pulled back on expansion plans outside its core Auckland markets in the central, eastern suburbs and North Shore.14 Apr 12:00 AM
Banking and financeASB trials phone pay and wave technologyASB customers will soon be able to ditch their wallets and pay for small purchases with their phone by attaching a sticker.13 Apr 11:58 PM
RetailRed Sheds revamp on trackThe Warehouse Group boss Mark Powell says the company's turnaround strategy is heading in the right direction.13 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionMai Chen: Supermarket owner learns hard lessonThe furore regarding the letter sent by Progressive Enterprises' lawyers to the commerce select committee is a reminder that select committees are not courts of law, writes Mai Chen.10 Apr 09:30 PM
RetailBurgerFuel takes a bigger biteChris Mason had only modest ambitions for BurgerFuel when he opened the company's first store on Ponsonby Rd in 1995.10 Apr 04:15 PM
RetailMid-sized firms roll up sleevesMiddle-sized businesses are sharing the rock-star economy's benefits, enjoying big growth and taking an increasingly rosy view of their future.10 Apr 04:15 PM
BDBDRetailNZ card spending stalls in MarchNew Zealand spending growth on credit and debit cards stalled in March, as a decline in expenditure on fuel and clothing offset gains for food and liquor.09 Apr 12:00 AM
RetailBullying allegations continueCountdown competitor The Mad Butcher has made fresh allegations of bullying against the Australian-owned supermarket chain.05 Apr 12:20 AM
Small BusinessForeign retailers lift share of online spend42 per cent of Kiwis' online retail purchases are now coming from international merchants, according to new research.30 Mar 10:30 PM
BDBDSmall BusinessRetailers slow getting to grips with InternetNew Zealand retailers are falling behind in their use of the internet to drive sales, says a major new study by internet NZ and Google.30 Mar 08:02 PM
RetailNo room for Mr Whippy?The owner of the Mr Whippy master franchise says Auckland's frozen dessert market is close to reaching "saturation point".23 Mar 03:15 PM
RetailSupermarket stoush could widenNew Zealand-owned supermarket operator Foodstuffs may be drawn into the stoush over claims suppliers are being bullied by Australian-owned Countdown supermarkets.20 Mar 03:15 PM
RetailWarehouse launches mobile shopping appThe country's biggest listed retailer The Warehouse has launched a free app designed to make online shopping even easier.19 Mar 01:52 AM
RetailKathmandu expands online offeringOutdoor apparel and clothing retailer Kathmandu has expanded its online offering and is now shipping product to more than 40 countries.18 Mar 10:12 PM
OpinionJohn Dybvig: Chill out, enjoy the tripOh dear, oh dear, oh dear me. Everyone loves to have a crack at America, even the venerable Bob Jones.18 Mar 04:30 PM
RetailConsumer confidence at nine-year highNew Zealand consumer confidence rose to a nine-year high with optimism about the economy in the year ahead approaching record levels.16 Mar 09:55 PM
BDBDRetailNZ card spending up in FebNew Zealanders spent more on their credit and debit cards in February, fuelled by spending on hospitality10 Mar 10:50 PM
RetailCountdown puts Lotto in checkoutsThe queue to buy Lotto tickets at a separate supermarket counter after the weekend shopping could disappear as Countdown introduces checkout ticket sales.04 Mar 04:30 PM
