OpinionKerre McIvor<i>Kerre Woodham:</i> Age triumphs over racy youthUp until this week I had never bought a car. Forty-five - well, 46 tomorrow - and I'd never done something as fundamental as buying a car.25 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailBoutique stores testing the law on sale refundsSome of the country's leading fashion boutiques are playing fast and loose with the law on replacing or refunding damaged goods.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoxing Day sales due to hard timesToday you can get a Boxing Day bargain and also help someone in their moment of misfortune. And all you have to do is go shopping.25 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailRight to refund hinges on goodwillExchanging gifts may depend on having the right paperwork and the harassed retailer's goodwill.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSetback in residents' bid to block McDonald'sBalmoral residents have suffered a further blow in their 3 1/2-year battle to stop a McDonald's restaurant being built on the western edge of the shopping centre, fronting Balmoral Rd and Wiremu St.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandShoppers go for the baublesFrustrated shoppers have resorted to fighting over carparks at shopping centres as the deadline for Christmas shopping draws near.23 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyShoppers not spending this ChristmasAfter a promising start, December has not been kind to retailers, new figures reveal.22 Dec 01:30 AM
Opinion<i>Inside Money:</i> Christmas smells, oh Christmas smellsI'm not the only one who's wondered what The Warehouse smells of.21 Dec 08:30 PM
BDBDRetailMichael Hill family renews push for controlThe family of Michael Hill International's founder has renewed its attempt to take control of the jewellery chain.19 Dec 09:30 PM
RetailToothpaste maker thinks outside tubeHandmade bath and body company Lush will release chewable toothpaste tablets next year.19 Dec 04:30 PM
Small BusinessSuccess: Luxury strategy scoops out a marketBoutique ice cream maker shows that customers are prepared to pay top dollar for quality products.19 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleBoxing Day sales may be too lateForget waiting for Boxing Day sales - some retailers are already advertising sales with discounts of up to 70 per cent. 17 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFailed discount plan behind F&P earnings downgradeAn unsuccessful discounting strategy contributed to poor trading results that forced Fisher & Paykel Appliances to downgrade earnings guidance today.17 Dec 12:30 AM
BDBDEconomyConsumer confidence falls to 18-month lowNew Zealand consumer confidence has sunk to an 18-month low suggesting retailers have little reason to expect Christmas cheer to be reflected in sales.15 Dec 09:45 PM
AirlinesAkld Airport in $50m Star Trek themed redevelopmentA structure likened to the Starship Enterprise is the centrepiece of a $50 million retail redevelopment at Auckland International Airport's departures area.15 Dec 01:05 AM
Small Business<i>Your Business:</i> Eureka moment happened at homeWhen former bank executive Melissa Cheals was at home with a new baby, she began researching ideas for her own company.12 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDSmall BusinessJean Jones caught in new SFO probeThe swirl of official investigations surrounding failed finance company Rockforte is growing, with the Serious Fraud Office confirming a probe that will almost certainly shed light on the failure of the Jean Jones clothing chain. 10 Dec 01:42 AM
