BDBDRetailPostie Plus sees tough slog through to Xmas, better 2011Postie Plus has posted a 6.5 per cent drop in earnings, and predicts retailing will struggle till Christmas but should improve in 2011.23 Sep 11:30 PM
OpinionDo you think firms have used the GST rise as an excuse to lift prices?Will businesses take advantage of Friday's rise in GST from 12.5pc to 15pc?23 Sep 11:08 PM
ConstructionSt Lukes mall expansion on holdA decision on a plan to double the size of Auckland's St Lukes shopping centre has been deferred after angry reactions from local residents.23 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleShow businessThe people in the Fashion Week crowd that really matter are the ones who can make or break a label - the buyers.23 Sep 12:00 AM
Small BusinessRaise prices to cope with GST hike says hospitality bossBar and restaurant owners are being advised to put prices up next Friday to compensate for the GST increase coming into force.22 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Mark Irving:</i> Poor service? Poor advertisingI've always thought there's a bit of a correlation between good customer service and good advertising.21 Sep 09:30 PM
Small Business<i>GST Countdown:</i> Tax cuts will help shield the blowTax cuts will help shield the blow from higher retail prices, says Phil O'Reilly.19 Sep 05:30 PM
Economy<i>GST Countdown:</i> Staying under a $20 icecream lidIce cream company owner Greg Hall is fearful about how the GST hike will affect his "magic price point".17 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandFor sale - fake urine to beat drug testsSome shops are selling fake urine and detox kits to help people beat workplace drugs tests.14 Sep 05:30 PM
Retail'We got Sonny on the cheap'Rebel Sport says it got a bargain by being first out of the blocks to sign an ad campaign deal with Sonny Bill Williams.13 Sep 05:30 PM
EconomyFood prices flat in AugustFood prices fell 0.1pc last month. For the year to August, prices have fallen 0.2pc - the fourth consecutive month of food price declines.12 Sep 11:15 PM
