RetailCrowds a bigger worry than cashFinancial pressures are causing shoppers more stress this Christmas compared with last year, but crowded shopping malls are a greater cause for concern, a survey says.11 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDSmall BusinessElectronic card spending tapers off after Rugby World CupNew Zealanders wound back spending on credit and debit cards in November as the hangover from the Rugby World Cup spending binge set in a month before Christmas.08 Dec 10:45 PM
Small BusinessAfter 80 years, a family business foldsAfter 77 years and four generations in business, the Baker family are selling up their Katikati timber processing plant and sawmill...06 Dec 10:00 PM
LifestyleThe secret life of the mallEver spent more at the shops than you really wanted to? Of course you have, but it might not be all your fault. Greg Dixon examines the subtle ways the giant shopping centres, retailers and even our brains persuade us to spend more than we mean to.05 Dec 10:30 PM
LifestyleEnd of the roll for shopping receiptsExperts are predicting paper receipts will be phased out and replaced with emails in the years to come. 05 Dec 09:00 PM
BDBDRetailWarehouse says it expects 8pc profit fall The Warehouse says implementing its strategic plan and reinvestment programme should bring an 8pc fall in profits.24 Nov 10:00 PM