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Little guys lose as big boys come to town
Errol Hotham is only 40, but has already spent half his life working for one of the Bay of Plenty's best-known retailers.

War amid the whiteware
It's a great time to be shopping for electronics. But not many retailers are celebrating. Karyn Scherer reports.

Where everyone gets a Chinese bargain
Retail buyers who stock the big chains say NZ production has almost disappeared.

Ballantynes jobs 'more secure' as reopening planned
The jobs of almost 380 Ballantynes staff appear more secure following the news the Christchurch branch may be able to reopen later this year.

Drop the dial-up or face eftpos delays, NZ shops warned
Businesses frustrated at the length of time taken to process new 'chip and pin' credit cards are being told to ditch slow dial-up connections.

OIO approves Colorado owner to buy Tegel in $600m leveraged buyout
Affinity Equity Partners, the private equity firm that owned the now in-receivership retailer Colorado Group, has been given clearance to buy Tegel Foods.

Nathan Field: Rich back into conspicuous consumption
If you ever wanted evidence of how wealthy people cope in a recession, look no further than the luxury goods sector.

Stores vacant but retail 'feeling good'
Landlords making unrealistic demands, says leader of business association.

The Warehouse recalls infant pyjamas
The Warehouse has announced a nationwide recall of infant flannelette pyjamas.

Your Business: Making the shoe fit for loyal customers
For a certain breed of expat women, when they come back home to visit, they will always make a beeline for a Minnie Cooper shop to pick up a new pair of shoes or a bag.

On the search for treasures
There are few shopping outings more fun and fascinating than exploring vintage stores on a lazy weekend afternoon. Libby Nicholson-Moon uncovers some of the best in Auckland.