RetailWhy you shouldn't buy a 'wedding dress'Attach the word 'wedding' to any item of clothing and the price tag nearly doubles.21 Jun 10:00 PM
RetailOutrage over Maori shower curtainsA US online retailer has caused a stir following the listing of items deemed culturally offensive - including shower curtains.21 Jun 12:15 AM
RetailKathmandu backs Christchurch with new HQKathmandu has opened its new Christchurch headquarters this morning, with the company backing the quake-damaged city.20 Jun 06:31 AM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: And we keep on keepin' on...COMMENT: More than ever people are planning on working well past 65 - how do we feel about that?19 Jun 10:00 PM
RetailMost inconvenient decision for 7-ElevenIt's one of America's biggest brands but 7-Eleven can't earn its stripes in New Zealand.18 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDRetailTomatoes, potatoes push May food prices downFood prices fell in May, snapping two months of gains, as cheaper tomatoes and potatoes brought down the price of fresh produce.13 Jun 11:30 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: KiwiSaver hits and mythsCOMMENT: Your top questions about KiwiSaver, answered.12 Jun 09:20 PM
BDBDRetailCard spending slips in May, first fall in 13 monthsNew Zealanders cut their retail spending on credit and debit cards for the first time in 13 months in May.09 Jun 11:30 PM
EntertainmentFans queuing for days for Kanye West's Yeezy shoesAuckland sneaker fans have been queuing to get their hands on a pair of rapper Kanye West's latest sneakers - six days before they go on sale.09 Jun 09:10 PM
RetailChinese embrace grey market of personal shoppersI recently learned of a personal shopping phenomenon hugely popular in China which, according to the Sydney Morning Herald, is "leading Australia's retail drive".09 Jun 05:00 PM
RetailDodgy receipt costs company $21kAustralian clothing retailer Sportscraft has been left red-faced and fined by the consumer watchdog over a mistake on this receipt.09 Jun 04:27 AM
RetailNike battles with US Olympic track hopefulNikesays it will suffer "irreparable harm" if a promising middle-distance runner refuses to compete while wearing its iconic swoosh.09 Jun 01:00 AM
RetailNew mall owner eyes major changesAustralian retail, a gourmet grocer, another retail floor, big seismic upgrade and apartments are possible for Takapuna's Shore City.07 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Greetings from the gig economyCOMMENT: How to survive today's changing working conditions and not derail plans for the long term.06 Jun 09:50 PM
RetailRetailers keep an eye on skies' trendsThe cold blast of winter has arrived and retailers will be breathing a sigh of relief after a warm autumn.03 Jun 05:00 PM
RetailNice place to go shopping for a jobWATCH: An Australian has taken the lead developing and refurbishing Foodstuffs stores across New Zealand.03 Jun 05:00 PM
RetailBritain's BHS to shut up shopBritish high street store BHS is to close down after 88 years in business with the loss of up to 11,000 jobs.03 Jun 12:30 AM
BDBDRetailNZ Merino inks 5-year, $45M contract with Italy's RedaNZ Merino has signed a five-year, $45 million deal to supply fine wool to Italian luxury fabric manufacturer Successori Reda.01 Jun 01:34 AM
RetailDavid Jones opening date revealedDavid Jones will open its Wellington store on July 28 on the site where the legendary Kirks once operated.31 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandMitre 10 recalls dehumidifierMitre 10 has reissued its recall notice for a dehumidifier after it is suspected to have caused a house fire from which a mother and her three children escaped.30 May 03:42 AM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Sex and money talksCOMMENT: Not talking about money with your kids is like not talking about sex. Avoiding it is not a great option.29 May 10:15 PM
RetailWarm autumn heats up bargainsAn unseasonably warm autumn has left a surplus of winter goods and produce sitting on the shelves despite prices being slashed to as much as 50 per cent off.29 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleJamie Oliver's Olympics food fightBritish TV chef Jamie Oliver is taking his food campaign to the Olympics in a bid to ban McDonald's and Coca-cola from sponsoring the event unless they meet nutritional and ethical standards.25 May 08:56 PM
OpinionChristopher NieschePokies king's retirement plans take a hitCOMMENT: Len Ainsworth started making poker machines more than 60 years ago to subsidise his dental equipment business.22 May 05:00 PM
RetailLast days of a downtown mallPrices have been slashed at Auckland's only downtown shopping mall as retailers try to get rid of their stock this week before the centre closes after 41 years.22 May 06:03 AM
RetailSuit retailer shuts two storesNew Zealand shirt and suit chain Nicholas Jermyn is in the hands of voluntary administrators, who have already shut two stores.19 May 10:25 PM
Freight and logisticsBMW sold with wound-back odometer"Serious systematic failures" in used-car market, says regulator.18 May 05:00 PM
RetailChinese shopping giant's NZ ambitionsTop designer brands at knock-down prices and for limited periods of time: that's the deal from Chinese behemoth website Vip.com when it starts to sell here next year.17 May 06:45 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Money gets a bit manicMaking quick tempo choices - especially if there's a credit card involved! - can lead to runaway spending. A two-day or two-person strategy works.15 May 09:34 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheThe unlikely revival of Myer'sCOMMENT: Shutting down stores and ditching in-house brands might not sound like a recipe for success for a retailer, but it's paying off for Myer.15 May 06:40 PM
RetailMacy's woes could doom a third of America's mallsSales are dropping at Macy's stores nationwide, which likely means rough times ahead for other retailers.12 May 11:56 PM
BDBDRetailWarehouse lifts third-quarter sales 5.5pcThe country's largest listed retailer says it is on track to meet its forecast annual profit.12 May 09:47 PM
BDBDRetailApril card spending up on hospitalitySpending on credit and debit cards rose in April, driven by an increase for accommodation, hotels, restaurants and takeaway food.09 May 11:55 PM
