RetailMichael Hill closing eight US storesMichael Hill International is closing eight of its US stores, leaving it with just nine, all in the Chicago area.07 Jun 09:30 PM
EconomyTop fashion labels entice Chinese nouveau richeVivienne 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 2012.06 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandWinz sting exposes beneficiary scamPolice have been called in after a Govt "sting" of secondhand appliance dealers found some allegedly conniving with beneficiaries to deceive Work and Income.27 May 04:00 PM
Media and marketingWhitcoulls takes e-book service liveReaders now have the option of turning digital rather than paper pages after yesterday's launch of Whitcoulls' e-book service.27 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandMall picketers claim New Zealand firstA labour union claimed a first today as staff members picketed at a JB HiFi store inside an Auckland mall.25 May 02:38 AM
Opinion<i>Roger Bull:</i> Fight's on for shoppers' freedom in face of tobacco zealotsRoger Bull argues that bans on product displays in stores impinge on consumers' right to choose.23 May 04:00 PM
BDBDRetailWarehouse sales slip - says no profit growth this yearThere will be no profit increase at The Warehouse this year, as the country's biggest retailer this morning unveiled a nearly 2pc sales fall.17 May 09:30 PM
BDBDEconomyService sector growth slowsNew Zealand's services sector slowed its expansion last month.17 May 01:30 AM