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AA: Petrol price won't keep falling

Sharply lower oil prices have put more downward pressure New Zealand petrol and diesel prices, but further falls are not expected to occur.

Toy seller turmoil over gender labels

Toy sellers face greater social pressure to ditch gender-specific labeling and marketing, yet they do not want to cut into profits.

Christopher Niesche: The rise and fall of Dick Smith

Here's a handy investment tip - never buy anything from a private equity firm.

Tourists' kiosk put in 'Siberia'

Tourists setting off from Auckland on one of the world's top scenic rail journeys will have to check in at a kiosk fashioned from converted shipping containers from December 21.

Sun shines on swimwear maker

The awareness of the sun's dangers isn't so strong in many other countries - a fact which has helped business Snapper Rock take on the global sunwear market.

Dick Smith off Oz's top list

Dick Smith has been struck off the Australian share market's top 200 companies list just as its stores launch a mammoth clearance sale.

Victoria's Secret's supplier becomes billionaire

Hung Yau Lit, chairman of the world's biggest bra-maker, can thank Victoria's Secret for his newly minted fortune.

I Love Ugly tries to do u-turn, fails

After fashion label was ripped apart on social media for "sexist" ads, it released a new set of images.

Dick Smith fire sale would be 'suicide'

Aussie retail billionaire Gerry Harvey has poured cold water on talk of a pre-Christmas fire sale by the embattled trans-tasman electronics seller.

Auckland next for David Jones?

Retail expert confident David Jones will be eyeing up a spot in Auckland.

Warehouse unveils mobile phone business

The Warehouse has launched it's very first prepay mobile plan in stores across New Zealand today.

Mark Powell: Legacy issue left for others to decide

It's mission mostly accomplished, Warehouse boss tells Holly Ryan.

Malls in for super-sized renovations

A widespread makeover of Auckland's malls is gathering pace, with details emerging of plans for St Lukes, Downtown, Milford, Pakuranga and Sylvia Park.

Kathmandu affirms profit growth plan for 2016

Kathmandu affirms 2016 profit growth guidance and tweaks marketing to reduce 'sales fatigue'.

Tower rising above net threat

Internet shopping's power has not hurt NZX-listed Precinct Properties' ambitious plans for its $550 million, 38-level Downtown tower.

Christopher Niesche: Anger over Woolworths chief's exit

Not only do you get handsomely paid for doing your job, even if you don't do it particularly well, very often you also get paid for leaving your job.

Warehouse boss going back to school

Entrepreneurs-in-residence and CEOs-in-residence posts are more common overseas, but a relatively new concept in New Zealand.

Wild Pair calls in receivers as looks to trade through administration

Retailer Wild Pair has appointed receivers, but will continue to trade as the administrators seek buyers for the women's apparel and footwear chain.