RetailThe perky salespeople that drive us nutsCustomers, it turns out, prefer well-run stores to chatty shop assistants.15 Jan 08:52 PM
RetailWatch: Naked ambition drives BendonEric Watson has his eye on consumers, capital markets and acquisitions as Auckland-headquartered lingerie brand Bendon heads to the US stockmarket.15 Jan 05:11 PM
RetailThe $16m battle over mermaid-tail blanketsA new entrepreneur's quirky idea went viral. But then she had to start fighting to protect it.13 Jan 10:57 PM
BDBDRetailFuture of Nosh supermarkets loomsVeritas is working to deadline to present a plan for its unprofitable Nosh supermarket business to ANZ Bank.13 Jan 09:35 PM
RetailBendon to merge with US sleepwear brandUnderwear maker Bendon plans to merge with US sleepwear company Naked. The deal would result in the combined company being a NASDAQ-listed 13 Jan 06:00 PM
BDBDRetailRecord retail spending in DecemberNew Zealanders spent more on their cards in retail stores last month than any previous December.12 Jan 10:17 PM
RetailAmazon plans to create 100,000 jobsThe massive hiring spree suggests the e-commerce company expects a run of breakneck growth.12 Jan 05:16 PM
RetailDoubts over future of American ApparelAmerican Apparel, once a high-flying retailer that peaked at more than $600 million in sales, is headed toward liquidation.10 Jan 08:26 PM
RetailKmart online shopping on its wayRetailer Kmart has revealed its online shopping platform will be available "in coming months".10 Jan 06:12 PM
BDBDRetailWarehouse whittles down divisions to cut costsThe Warehouse is set to trim down its organisational structure in a bid to cut costs.09 Jan 10:11 PM
Small BusinessJack Ma meets with Trump for new jobsThe Trump-Ma meeting comes amid tensions between Alibaba'shome country and the incoming US administration.09 Jan 09:23 PM
RetailRodney Wayne on being a cut aboveRodney Wayne has cemented his hairdressing business as one of the largest in New Zealand and says he isn't planning on selling it anytime soon.06 Jan 03:00 AM
Sustainable business & financeKiwis happy to pay up for ethical goodsThree quarters of Kiwis say they would pay more for organic, sustainable and ethically produced products. The latest Colmar Brunton 05 Jan 11:45 PM
RetailRetail NZ calls for tax crackdownNew Zealand's retail association is calling on the government to make closing tax loopholes for retail a priority.03 Jan 09:22 PM
RetailKiwis spend whopping $6b in DecemberThe latest data from Paymark showed a 6.6 per cent increase in spending for the month of December on the last year.03 Jan 08:20 PM
RetailRetail brands Kiwis want to see in NZShoppers are hoping big international retailers will continue to flock to New Zealand in 2017.03 Jan 07:10 PM
OpinionFast fashion to get even fasterCOMMENT: The fashion industry is grappling with an existential question: how to sell its wares to consumers?02 Jan 02:00 AM
OpinionLessons from anxious holiday shoppingCOMMENT: Most of the people I give gifts to don't buy into economists' view that cash dominates gift selection.31 Dec 10:10 PM
RetailThe hidden cost of made-in-US bargainsWhile immigrants are often accused of stealing jobs, they are increasingly undercut in America's clothing industry.31 Dec 02:20 AM
RetailAmazon's latest idea - a flying factoryAmazon is exploring the use of giant airships to serve as mobile, flying warehouses that could help the online retail giant deliver more of its goods by drone.30 Dec 09:43 PM
RetailParents furious over Hatchimals swearingPeople are insisting that the hottest toy of the season spews curses at them when it is hatching and supposedly sleeping.30 Dec 12:44 AM
RetailAmazon's 'racist' costumes sparks outrageAmazon has sparked outrage by continuing to sell "racist" and religiously offensive fancy dress costumes despite criticism from customers.29 Dec 07:35 PM
RetailStewart Dawsons vacate namesake cornerNew tenants are being sought for Stewart Dawson corner after the jeweller vacated following the November earthquakes.29 Dec 02:23 AM
RetailPumpkin Patch: $830m to worthlessBest of the Business Year: Once valued at a whopping $830 million, retail giant Pumpkin Patch is now officially worthless.29 Dec 01:00 AM
RetailKids' kayaks recalled over sinking riskRebel Sport is warning people not to use a kayak for children after it was found the vessel could take water and sink.28 Dec 07:27 PM
EnergyBennetts a winner for big dealNZ Herald Business Leader of the Year has pulled off one of the big deals of the decade and is a petrol retailer determined to fight climate change28 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailMitre 10 left red-faced over price-matchMitre 10 has been forced to apologise and hand over a voucher after a store failed to honour its 15 per cent price-match guarantee.28 Dec 03:21 AM
BDBDRetailPumpkin Patch owes $59.5m to ANZPumpkin Patch owes $59.5 million to its bank and at least $6.6m to other creditors, receivers KordaMentha said.27 Dec 09:30 PM
RetailMega ship boosts Auckland retailDowntown Auckland businesses are having an extended Boxing Day shopping period as up to 6500 people come ashore from the largest cruise 27 Dec 05:17 AM
RetailXmas gifts trump Boxing Day bargainsKiwis were more focused on buying gifts for Christmas than getting Boxing Day bargains, new figures from Paymark show.26 Dec 08:43 PM
RetailChina's millennials buying diamondsDiamonds, not marriage, are forever for China's millennials.26 Dec 12:11 AM
RetailIs this the biggest rip-off of 2016?There are plenty of unfair costs thinning our wallets, but not many are guaranteed to halve your money.25 Dec 09:40 PM
RetailBoxing Day sale madness kicks offStores are already heaving with Boxing Day shoppers, but some retailers jumped the gun this year with online discounts.25 Dec 07:49 PM
Small BusinessYoung guns: Mixing heritage with fashionIraqi-born Layla Kaisi has created her own jewellery line, the young designer opens up about increasing responsibility.25 Dec 04:07 AM
