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
RetailToothpaste maker thinks outside tubeHandmade bath and body company Lush will release chewable toothpaste tablets next year.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
BDBDEconomyConsumers loosen wallets in NovemberElectronic card transactions at retailers rose 1.1pc in November, after climbing 1.2pc in the previous month, says new data out today.08 Dec 11:00 PM
Small Business<i>Get the Answers:</i> Buying a franchise research is vital if you want to find one that fits05 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLittle and cheap? That'll do for MumKiwis spend up large at Christmas on partners and children, but not on their parents, siblings and friends.02 Dec 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Mark Irving :</i> It's got to be relevant to get in the doorIn the hugely competitive NZ retail sector you have to offer some deal to get people in the door.01 Dec 08:30 PM
