RetailStores still appeal in an online worldOnline retail is a growing trend but a new survey shows younger consumers still want the experience of a store.26 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDo you support Govt plans to charge GST on all online purchases?Prime Minister John Key says it is inevitable the cost of online shopping will go up as GST is charged to more goods and services. Is this a good idea?17 Mar 01:49 AM
RetailHigh dollar doesn't equal bargainThe New Zealand dollar is trading near a record high against the Australian currency but that doesn't necessarily mean bargains for shoppers, a consumer expert says.25 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldJeb Bush's wife's shopping spree causes setbackJeb Bush's planned campaign for the Republican presidential nomination has suffered a setback with revelations that his wife Columba spent $42,311 in a single day on jewellery including a Bulgari diamond bracelet.23 Feb 09:26 PM
RetailThe new big challenge for retailIf you're like most shoppers, it is likely that you do plenty of research before opening your wallet.11 Feb 11:10 PM
RetailLower petrol prices offset spending in JanuaryRetail spending charged to electronic cards fell 0.4 per cent last month, its third monthly decline in a row, as lower prices at the pump offset increased spending elsewhere.11 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionConsumer Watch: Flash deals for loyal shoppersAs the battle for the discretionary dollar heats up, loyalty schemes are rapidly evolving, providing retailers with screeds of data about customers.31 Jan 08:22 PM
RetailLynn Mall expansion gets under wayWork started this week on the $36 million expansion of New Zealand's first shopping mall.08 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleBlow the sales, let's partyBig Boxing Day sales may be a thing of the past for Kiwi shoppers. Paymark statistics released yesterday show we spent more on New Year's Eve than on Boxing Day.03 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldCut-down Xmas shoppers 'had no chance'A baby was feared to be among the victims as six people died and eight were injured when a rubbish truck careered out of control and into crowds of Christmas shoppers.23 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesOnline Xmas spending will continueKiwi Christmas shoppers have spent $170 million more this month than at the same time last year and retailers are hoping the splurge will continue on Christmas Day online.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Business$3b spent in Xmas lead-upKiwis have already spent more than $3 billion in the lead-up to Christmas. Paymark yesterday revealed it had processed more than 59 million electronic transactions...21 Dec 04:00 PM
LifestyleChristmas: Top 10 hot itemsiPhones, barbecues, outdoor furniture and costumes from Disney's Frozen movie will be filling stockings next week if Trade Me search patterns are anything to go by.16 Dec 11:30 PM
RetailChristmas spending up as Kiwis hit the shopsKiwis have spent a total of $2.3b through Paymark so far this month with Christmas spending up 4.3%15 Dec 02:13 AM
RetailStrong start to Christmas spendingChristmas spending is off to a strong start with, up 4.4 per cent on the same time last year.13 Dec 09:00 PM
RetailWeb retailers push delivery boundariesWeb retailers are offering shoppers speedy shipping, one-day upgrades and even promises to deliver last-minute orders by Christmas Day.10 Dec 01:44 AM
BDBDRetailCard spending rises, led by hospitalityKiwis increased their spending on debit and credit cards in November, with a rise in hospitality and consumable purchases.08 Dec 10:47 PM
LifestyleInteractive: Best Xmas giftsMore than 125 gifts for him and for her, for girls, boys and difficult teens, for foodies and home-improvers, and for those who are hard to buy for.08 Dec 01:43 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Tax-free shopping has a costAustralian retail billionaire Solomon Lew has declared war on his Government's failure to charge GST for overseas goods bought online.07 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Xmas IOU can save a fortunePut that credit card in your pocket. There are lots of things you shouldn't be buying before Christmas. They're the items that the retailers keep at full price or not far off.05 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentVolunteers ready for eclectic park festivalFor 30 years, the sheltered daisy-covered banks and fields of an Auckland suburban park have become a cradle of happiness for a summer's day of picnics, music, kids entertainment and pre Christmas shopping.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand250,000 expected for 'best free show'There have been near-disasters with Christmas floats crashing into buildings, rain wrecking the displays and a cat giving birth mid-parade - but the Farmers Santa Parade is still going strong and continues to annually draw a huge crowd.28 Nov 04:00 PM
Retail'Black Friday' frenzy for Kiwi shoppersKiwi retailers are today hoping to cash in on "Black Friday", America's biggest shopping day of the year, by luring consumers with promises of big discounts on goods ahead of Christmas.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandClick for the big bargainsIt's back, it's big and - for Click Monday organiser Cate Bryant, the potential of New Zealand's biggest online shopping day is almost limitless.22 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleSite blocks 'Asian' namesFour women of Chinese descent are suing Sephora for allegedly blocking and deactivating the accounts of 'Asian-sounding' customers during a 20 per cent off sale.20 Nov 11:10 PM
Small BusinessHippies back at Vic ParkThe rebirth of an old market, once teeming with hippy and bohemian traders and curious customers, has lured three Aucklanders back to Victoria Park where they spent happy times as teenagers.12 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessContactless card payments soarPeople are becoming more comfortable with the new way of paying for small items, with a trebling in the use of contactless card transactions over the past year.06 Nov 02:09 AM
LifestyleFood labels lack dataMost shoppers want a new clear labelling system to help identify sustainable products, a study has found.25 Oct 04:00 PM
