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Farmers Newmarket shuts, A$600m mall upgrade
Extensive Newmarket work could signal mall expansion.
Countdown launches online shopping app
New app is designed to make supermarket chain's Click & Collect service more convenient.
Icebreaker sold for at least $100 million
Sale brings New Zealand wool to 'whole new universe of consumers'.
Funding, price delays blamed for $200m Milford project shelving
NZRPG gives reason for Milford delay
Kiwi fashion brand Zambesi closes Newmarket store
Zambesi has closed its Newmarket store amid disruption and the rise of e-commerce.
Jailed mobile trader loses appeal
A mobile trader who deceived hundreds of people has had his jail sentence appeal dismissed
Solar panel retailer warned over financial claims
Retailer claimed solar power system could generate returns of up to 30 per cent.
Surplustronics owners relocate from Queen St after 30 years
Competition and parking sees Queen St sound and electronics retailer close
Countdown sales rise in first quarter
Countdown sales rise in first quarter, boosted by dearer dairy, produce.
Topshop is back with Aussie online retailer
Aussie fashion retailer The Iconic named as exclusive online seller for brand.
Chemist Warehouse to open in NZ
Australian pharmacy brand Chemist Warehouse is set to open in Auckland this week.
Retail Armageddon? Not in NZ
COMMENT: Claims end is near for bricks and mortar model based on oversupplied US market.
Auckland shops hit hard by big construction work
Retailers are being seriously impacted by ongoing construction in Auckland CBD.
Coke unveils new product only for NZ
Coca-Cola has revealed its newest product: Coke Raspberry.
H&M opens its doors in Lower Hutt's Queensgate Mall
Lower Hutt prepares for arrival of fashion retail giant.
Record Christmas retail spend expected
Retail NZ estimates Kiwis will spend a record $17.4 billion this Christmas.
Man uses hidden camera in mall changing room
Shoppers secretly recorded in mall changing rooms.
Lewis Road Creamery's next phase of expansion
New Zealand's largest farmland fund has teamed up with Lewis Road Creamery.
NZ wool yoga mat ready for launch
Dana McKenzie was sick of "stinky" PVC yoga mats, so she started making wool ones.
What we can learn from the failure of Crystal Pepsi
25 years ago Pepsi introduced a clear cola they thought would be a billion dollar brand.
Auckland furniture giant's 'epic' funeral
The funeral for Roger Butcher will be just the way he would have wanted - epic.
ASX-listed group takes control of Gloria Jeans
ASX-listed group takes control of Gloria Jean's NZ master franchise from failed owner.
Cadbury move to Australia leaves bad taste
Councillor behind fundraising effort says Modelez's Cadbury bid was more PR than sale.
Threat of Amazon looms for retailers
Eric Faesenkloet, owner of the Golf Warehouse, says the retail sector is facing disaster.
Who will move into Queen St's vacant retail space?
International brands Uniqlo and Forever 21 are top of the wish list.
Liquor stores could be forced to close at 9pm
The move to close liquor outlets by 9pm would be an inconvenience for people, expert says.
Chinese-fluent staff valuable to tourism
Major businesses are encouraging others get on board with Chinese Language Week.
What Coke really thinks of you
Impatient, demanding and uninspired - what Coke really thinks of you.
Aussie surf trip spawns billion dollar idea
This multi-billion dollar company was born in a Toyota panel van
Dollar-store fined $337k over safety labelling
The store sold 9000 toys that presented choking hazards for young children.
Shopping habits change: 5 things left behind
Selfie sticks, coloured jeans and cake pops are ditched, but toys are making a comeback.