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Same tax rate, different rises
When GST goes up in October, so will prices - but don't expect a uniform increase on everything, warn retailers.

Krispy Kreme gets taste for NZ
Krispy Kreme doughnut fans are closer to seeing the popular chain here in New Zealand.

Online stores fall foul of tobacco law
The Foodtown and Woolworths supermarket chains will remove "light" and "mild" from cigarette adverts on their online shopping websites.

Carter's business runs out of gas
All Black Dan Carter's foray into fashion has almost run out of gas with two more of his clothing stores closing.

Consumer confidence rebounds on Govt tax reform
Consumer confidence rebounded in the June quarter, helped by income tax changes unveiled in last month’s budget.

Department store sales lead April retail slump
New Zealand retail sales fell in April, led by department stores, where sales fell 3.3 per cent.

Michael Hill closing eight US stores
Michael Hill International is closing eight of its US stores, leaving it with just nine, all in the Chicago area.

Top fashion labels entice Chinese nouveau riche
Vivienne Westwood is to open 20 boutiques in China, and fellow British fashion house Burberry has confirmed that it will add 66 stores to its 44 Chinese outlets by 2012.