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EU probes e-commerce in bid to wipe out competition barriers

Stores still appeal in an online world

Online retail is a growing trend but a new survey shows younger consumers still want the experience of a store.

Do 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?

High dollar doesn't equal bargain

The 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.

Jeb Bush's wife's shopping spree causes setback

Jeb 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.

The new big challenge for retail

If you're like most shoppers, it is likely that you do plenty of research before opening your wallet.

Lower petrol prices offset spending in January

Retail 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.

Spending on debit, credit cards up in Jan

Christmas spending up as Kiwis hit the shops

Kiwis have spent a total of $2.3b through Paymark so far this month with Christmas spending up 4.3%

Strong start to Christmas spending

Christmas spending is off to a strong start with, up 4.4 per cent on the same time last year.

Web retailers push delivery boundaries

Web retailers are offering shoppers speedy shipping, one-day upgrades and even promises to deliver last-minute orders by Christmas Day.

Card spending rises, led by hospitality

Kiwis increased their spending on debit and credit cards in November, with a rise in hospitality and consumable purchases.

Interactive: Best Xmas gifts

More 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.

Liam Dann: Tax-free shopping has a cost

Australian retail billionaire Solomon Lew has declared war on his Government's failure to charge GST for overseas goods bought online.

Diana Clement: Xmas IOU can save a fortune

Put 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.

Volunteers ready for eclectic park festival

For 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.