LifestyleCosmetic changesFancy the chance to try new, free beauty products and tell the world what you think of them?10 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionAlessandro Demaio: Tricks and traps lurking in supermarket aislesIf you're anything like me, you can't get in and out of a supermarket without spending twice as much as you planned.09 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Virtual vineyards offer top dropsThe internet is awash with great wine deals. Google "buy wine online" and you'll be hit with pages and pages of offers.03 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionAsk Susan: Loyalty schemesI am concerned that loyalty schemes, such as the Farmlands card, result in consumers who are not members being disadvantaged.03 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionAsk Susan: Replacement policyWhen I bought a USB charger, the shop said if there were any problems they would replace it, but not refund my money. I thought this was odd. And it broke the first time I used it. What are my rights here?27 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Good deals at home tooThe debate over GST on international purchases is raging in retail. Ask any cycle shop owner and you'll get an impassioned speech on the subject.27 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Boxes of goodies well worth a tryHome delivery of fruit and vegetable boxes is a booming industry. Chances are, several companies deliver in your area.20 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleOnline sales sink seaside shopAt least one retailer in Devonport is blaming the downturn in her business on British immigrants.20 Jul 05:30 PM
RetailBig growth in mobile shoppingShopping via mobile devices is on the rise in New Zealand, according to new research.19 Jul 02:38 AM
TravelFiji: The kids are all rightWant a break from the kids on your family holiday? Danielle Wright discovers kids clubs in Fiji.13 Jul 11:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Widen outlook at Asian storesEverywhere you look are Chinese and other Asian supermarkets that offer competitive prices on fruit, veg, meat, seafood, rice, soy sauce and hundreds of other products.13 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Wrong weapon in fight against cyber-shoppingEditorial: Rarely can a government-appointed taskforce have had the wind taken out of its sails quite so comprehensively.12 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelFrance: Paris address bookThree stylish women, frequent visitors to France, share their favourite Parisian haunts.12 Jul 03:00 AM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Shop around for spec-tacular dealsBad eyesight can prove to be expensive. A friend just spent $1,500 on a pair of glasses.06 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelHong Kong: Rolling in styleLuxury steps up to new high-tech levels at a renowned Hong Kong institution.04 Jul 11:00 PM
LifestyleKiwis prefer budget over brandsNZ shoppers are some of the smartest and most budget-conscious in the world - with new consumer research showing locals favour quality over designer labels and brand imaging.04 Jul 02:15 AM
New ZealandKids up to the minute with brandsYear 6 children at Willowbank School don't just know their brands - they know which brands go with each sport, age group and gender.03 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelChina: Shanghai's five shopping hotspots for menKris Shannon and Andrew Koubaridis get suited and booted in China.02 Jul 11:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Shop online and pick your perksI shop online as much as I can. It saves time, hassle, petrol and sometimes money. Yet, in my opinion, New Zealand is poorly served for online shopping.29 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Spoil pets but don't deplete the kittyKiwis spend $1.6 billion on their pets annually. We pamper our pooches more than our grandparents ever could have imagined.22 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandShops pop up to practiseIf you expect a bargain from pop-up shops, you might be out of luck. Pop-up shops have become popular over recent years, particularly around Christmas as retailers cash in on people looking to spend.15 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Headphone prices as specific as their usesOnce upon a time headphones were boring. Now they're to die for. Any self-respecting gamer or music-lover probably owns several sets.15 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Gourmet markets growing popularGourmet supermarkets are becoming more popular in the Auckland region. Shoppers looking for quality produce, artisan products, and obscure ingredients are flocking to Nosh Food Market, Farro Fresh and smaller delis.08 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleNZ shoppers have foul mouthsKiwi shoppers have the foulest mouths when rating products online, a global survey has found.05 Jun 11:45 PM
OpinionDiana ClementIn bidding wars, sellers winHave you ever bid "too much" for something on Trade Me? You're not alone.01 Jun 05:30 PM
RetailOnline shopping: What women wantIntimate lingerie, wedding dresses and adult toys are three of the most popular buys for Kiwi women shopping online, a new survey has revealed.31 May 04:46 AM