New ZealandTraders knew inspectors were absentWanaka traders threw open their doors this Easter after being secretly told there would be no Labour inspectors around to catch them, it's been reported.21 Apr 08:22 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Wardrobe on a budgetThe wrong clothes can kill a career before it starts. But buying a work wardrobe can be costly, writes Diana Clements.19 Apr 04:15 PM
RetailNosh pulls back on expansion plansUpmarket grocery chain Nosh has pulled back on expansion plans outside its core Auckland markets in the central, eastern suburbs and North Shore.14 Apr 12:00 AM
BDBDRetailNZ card spending stalls in MarchNew Zealand spending growth on credit and debit cards stalled in March, as a decline in expenditure on fuel and clothing offset gains for food and liquor.09 Apr 12:00 AM
BusinessThese boots are made for browsingTrade Me aims to corner the high end rag trade. The website has rebranded its clothing section as "Trade Me Fashion", hoping to claim more of the online clothing retail market.05 Apr 09:52 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Check local book sites firstI had to buy a book recently. It hurt. Much as I love books, my financially sensible self would rather get them from the library or stock up on a few good novels at the school fair at $2 to $3 each.29 Mar 03:15 PM
LifestyleChristmas clubs get in earlyStarting a Christmas savings scheme will make shopping less stressful and the way you save will make a big difference to how much cash you'll have.29 Mar 03:15 PM
RetailConsumer confidence at nine-year highNew Zealand consumer confidence rose to a nine-year high with optimism about the economy in the year ahead approaching record levels.16 Mar 09:55 PM
BDBDRetailNZ card spending up in FebNew Zealanders spent more on their credit and debit cards in February, fuelled by spending on hospitality10 Mar 10:50 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Great place for arts and craftsWant to be dazzled by an unimaginable range of crafts? Then visit Etsy.com for a jaw-dropping experience. It has more than 25 million items for sale, writes Diana Clement.08 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleGoing up against virtual competitionConsumers have never had it so good, thanks to an explosion of cheap, high-quality goods now available globally at the click of a mouse. But gow are traditional stores coping?01 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandRetailers urged to ride online sales waveLocal retailers are being urged to grow their web platforms after strong growth in online retail spending.28 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleParents stung by scamsParents are losing hundreds of dollars through fraudulent websites claiming to sell popular baby products.01 Feb 04:30 PM
RetailShopping trolleys trackedCustomers are being tracked by bugging devices fixed to their shopping trolleys and baskets as they shop in an Auckland supermarket.31 Jan 04:30 PM
TechnologyAttack of the Amazon drones?Will the internet giant evolve into the biggest retailer in the world? Katherine Rushton looks at what the future holds for the Seattle-based company.25 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: BYO tablets a school dilemmaThousands of Kiwi parents have a new shopping dilemma this year - they will need to buy a tablet or other digital device for their child, writes Diana Clement.25 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleBuy Crikey: The patient shopper gets the best bargainsSick of shopping? You shouldn't be. January is the time of true bargains.18 Jan 04:30 PM
RetailRetailers relish Boxing Day bonanzaRetailers are "over the moon" at record Boxing Day sales on Thursday.27 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBusiest Boxing Day ever - PaymarkYesterday's manic Boxing Day sales were the busiest ever, according to new Paymark figures.27 Dec 04:50 AM
New Zealand4 in 10 support online GSTNearly 40% of Kiwis believe GST should be charged on all purchases made on foreign shopping websites, a survey has shown.26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPatience pays off for bargain-huntersA shopping trolley of 15 items was $1,500 cheaper on Boxing Day - a saving of 26 per cent on Christmas prices - according to a Herald survey of a popular mall.26 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleThoughts that didn't quite countA gold iPhone 5s, a $600 keyboard and an inflatable remote-controlled dolphin were some of the unwanted gifts that flooded Trade Me on Christmas Day.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandOnline shoppers warned of phishing scamsIf you are going online in your search for Christmas presents, keep your wits about you.22 Dec 07:00 PM
LifestyleHappy to fork out for stickersKiwis snapped up almost a million boxes of cutlery in the latest Countdown sticker promotion.21 Dec 04:30 PM
Lifestyle'High energy' gifts for XmasIt's shaping up to be an outdoor Christmas for many Kiwis, a list of most searched for items on popular auction site Trade Me suggests.17 Dec 02:15 AM
LifestyleHow to buy the best BBQWith summer upon us, our attentions shift not only to weather forecasts, but also on how best to scorch a piece of Bambi as the BBQ season kicks into high gear.10 Dec 11:10 PM
RetailFood, booze push up Dec spendingNew Zealanders have been spending up on food and liquor in the lead up to Christmas, according to Paymark, which says spending through its network during the first seven days of December was up almost nine per cent on the same week the year before.09 Dec 12:43 AM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: A bit of thought could save dollars at toy storeAccording to Toyworld, the top 10 toys for Christmas include back-to-the-future Cabbage Patch Kids, Furby toys, LeapPad Ultras, and Robo Fish.07 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleSocks, sex toys, snacks - online gift services send mystery boxesDozens of online subscription businesses have popped up offering to ship boxes of different goodies within a given niche or theme.04 Dec 10:25 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Thank God I survivedI swear I only visited for observation's sake. Not to peruse the specials or to buy so much as a bauble, but to examine why human beings would spend America's great holiday scrounging for savings on the department store floor.30 Nov 08:38 PM
