RetailRace on for smart way to go cashlessA world without cash is a real prospect according to some commentators, and everyone from retailers to the homeless will have to adapt.26 Jun 05:30 PM
RetailFuel discount schemes attract moreAttractive discount schemes out to counteract pain at the pump draw nearly 80 per cent of Kiwi motorists to particular service stations, a new survey reveals.25 Jun 05:57 AM
Small BusinessCoffee-chain brothers building head of steamKiwi Stuart Deeks reckons the Esquires coffee chain has a good chance of becoming New Zealand's answer to Starbucks.23 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Lotto store drug ban step into troubling new territoryEditorial: And what of other products that are widely considered to be harmful or unhealthy? If the drums beat loudly enough, will the commission tell independent outlets they cannot sell sugar-laden drinks13 Jun 09:30 PM
RetailCard spending up 0.6pc in MayNew Zealanders spent more using debit and credit cards last month, with the biggest increases in fuel and hospitality.12 Jun 12:00 AM
Small BusinessMr Whippy saved in TaurangaA recent review of Tauranga City Council's Mobile Shops Policy included a ban of mobile food shops trading in the suburbs, which meant no more ice-cream vans.11 Jun 07:14 PM
New ZealandLotto bans party pills from outletsParty pills will be removed from many dairies and grocery stores earlier than expected after a Lotteries Commission crackdown.11 Jun 05:30 PM
Small BusinessANZ sells Eftpos NZ for undisclosed amountANZ, the country's largest bank, has today completed the sale of Eftpos New Zealand to global payments company VeriFone.04 Jun 02:25 AM
RetailOnline shopping: What women wantIntimate lingerie, wedding dresses and adult toys are three of the most popular buys for Kiwi women shopping online, a new survey has revealed.31 May 04:46 AM
Small BusinessSuccess: Wise moves collar shirt nicheBright idea over drinks has bloomed into chain of stores.23 May 08:00 PM
OpinionPeter McClure: Fonterra head says light-proof bottle doing wellThe only way to protect milk from light damage is to block out all light. The trade off, however, is the inability to see how much is left, writes Peter McClure.21 May 05:30 PM
RetailPerceptions of power competition improvePublic perceptions of how competitive the retail electricity sector is have improved, though to less-than-emphatic levels.21 May 05:30 PM
RetailNZ retailers criticised over safety pactSome of NZ's largest discount retailers are not signing up to a legally binding initiative offering financial aid for building and fire safety after the Bangladesh disaster.15 May 05:30 PM
LifestyleYoghurt, steak push bills upLovers of yoghurt, chocolate and steak would have seen their grocery bills increase last month.13 May 09:15 PM
RetailSpending on durable goods upRetail spending rebounded last month from an Easter-related dip in March.10 May 05:30 PM
BDBDRetailWarehouse unveils higher pay plansWarehouse Group has announced plans to lift staff wages and create a better-trained workforce, with rewards for long-term service.06 May 09:49 PM
RetailSony move enhances Red Sheds' image, says expertThe introduction of Sony electronics products to The Warehouse is a smart move for the retailer and will help to provide consumers with a reason to shop at its stores, an analyst says.06 May 05:30 PM
BDBDEnergyZ Energy sales slide on margin pushZ Energy's second full year of operation since its sale to local investors by Shell has produced a 13.1 per cent lift in operating earnings, although sales have fallen.02 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandState register of tobacco sellers mootedThe Health Ministry said it was working on the idea of forcing tobacco retailers to be listed on a state register of tobacco outlets.02 May 09:10 PM
Small BusinessSmall business: Online retailing - Stefan PrestonStefan Preston, entrepreneur and investor, Ingenio, which has majority shareholdings in companies including www.bachcare and lingerie brand, Rose & Thorne Design. He has had five rounds of doing e-commerce.02 May 02:40 AM
Small BusinessSmall business: Online retailing - Lance WiggsLance Wiggs, director, online electricity retailer, Powerkiwi which sells products on fellow online energy store, Powershop. Powerkiwi came second in last year's Deloitte Fast 50.30 Apr 02:30 AM
Small BusinessSmall business: Online retailing - Greig BuckleyGreig Buckley, founder of kai.co.nz, an online business promoting and selling specialist foods from talented artisans around New Zealand.30 Apr 02:00 AM
Small BusinessSmall business: Online retailing - Daniel KingDaniel King , founder online health product retailer, abouthealth.co.nz.30 Apr 01:10 AM