Having staff who share the same appearance as customers may deliver a competitive advantage to retailers.

In hindsight, it's kind of crazy that Apple pulled off its unique store strategy - but clearly, it did.

Disruption is the better, sexier, more efficient and exciting way of doing things that are taken for granted, says Vend chief executive Vaughan Rowsell.

"Dior is too big an empire to take on." An Aucklander surnamed Dior has given up his fight with fashion giant Dior and changed the name of his business.

A decline in Michael Hill's biggest market of Australia was outweighed by gains in New Zealand, Canada and the US.

A New Zealand women's clothing chain, which has 16 stores around the country, has been put into receivership.

The average price for 2 litres of blue-top milk was $3.36 in June, down 9.4 per cent from its peak in November 2014.

The economy has started to slow, with confidence declining as dairy prices remain lower for longer.

A new survey has busted some myths about our lingerie shopping habits.

He's the great salesman, but can Briscoe Group's Rod Duke sell his bid to buy Kathmandu? Holly Ryan reports.

From underwear to shoes, bags and designer clothing and at a fraction of the price? Here are some of the best bargains in Auckland.

Retailers may start to feel the squeeze in coming months after the fall of the kiwi dollar, but consumers are unlikely to see drastic changes to prices.

Chief executive of Woolworths Australia announces he is stepping down, as are 1200 unwitting staff members.

Doughnut sales from quick service restaurants, like Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts, are up for the third straight year, as investors turn to sweet treats.

Doomsayers claim it is the end of the chapter for bookstores, but Paul Little finds the business of selling books is more of a Neverending Story.

Who better to breathe new life into the abandoned Civic Administration Building than mega music store Real Groovy Records, asks Brian Rudman.

Pumpkin Patch chief executive Di Humphries will leave the ailing children's clothing chain in early November.

Plans are in place to demolish the building that houses New Zealand's best-known record store - but it does not spell the end for the iconic enterprise.

Pumpkin Patch shares are tumbling today as investors digest the firm's decision to abandon plans to find a buyer.

Financial markets see it as a line-ball call whether Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler cuts the official cash rate from 3.5 to 3.25 per cent on Thursday.

Don't be so sure Australian retail giant David Jones won't be coming to Auckland.

The embattled children's clothing retailer said yesterday it had canned plans to sell the business.

Children's clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch has canned plans to find a buyer for the struggling business.

New Zealand's online retail spending now exceeds $3 billion per year according to a new report.

Moa reported a net loss of $5.58m in the year ended March 31, compared to $5.82m last year.

Domino's is planning to hire 3,000 new delivery staff across Australia and New Zealand as it rolls out new technology.

Retailers will be disappointed the Government isn't taxing purchases on overseas websites, Retail NZ says.

Kiwi Property Group's annual earnings increased 4.5 per cent as it seeks to raise $151.9 million to expand Sylvia Park.

Our retail sector was booming at the start of the year, with a record 2.7pc jump in sales volumes.

Food prices have fallen due to discounting in supermarkets and cheaper fruit and vegetables.