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
OpinionDiana ClementEateries dominate discount book dealsKiwis love discount vouchers. And June 1 is the start of the current year for anyone who has bought an Entertainment Book. These are chunky books full of tear-out discount vouchers.25 May 05:30 PM
Small BusinessSuccess: Wise moves collar shirt nicheBright idea over drinks has bloomed into chain of stores.23 May 08:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Beauty bargainsCosmetics and beauty products cost most women a small fortune. Those tiny tubes of magic come with prices inverse to their weight.18 May 05:30 PM
BDBDBusinessWarm autumn keeps lid on retail salesRetail sales slowed in the first quarter as the long, hot summer sapped consumers' appetite to buy more clothing.13 May 11:55 PM
TravelEngland: Lording itThe Black Caps play England at Lord’s this week. Simon Wood has the inside edge on the home of cricket.12 May 03:00 AM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: As good as new with warrantiesLooking for ways to get "as new" electrical goods without paying full price? Don't want to risk buying second-hand on Trade Me? Then try "refurbished" items.11 May 05:30 PM
TravelMelbourne: Sublime in the suburbsAcross the Ditch Peter Feeney relaxes in the fringes of Australia's food and culture capital and laps up the suburban lifestyle.30 Apr 11:00 PM
OpinionChloe Johnson: Who ripped off my credit card?After a week-long holiday relaxing in the Far North, Chloe Johnson panics when she tries to buy skincare products online and discovers the card is missing from its usual home inside her wallet.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandFraudsters hijack our plastic moneyBanks and police are trying to stay ahead of wily credit card fraudsters - but as long as banks mail pre-activated cards, the problem will persist.27 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementBuy Crikey: Postage costs put a sting in the tail of online shoppingKiwis are increasingly buying from overseas. It's not great for our retailers, but it's a fact of life.27 Apr 05:30 PM
RetailHalf of kiwis now shop online - Stats NZThe number of people making online purchases had increased by 11 per cent since 2009.21 Apr 11:45 PM
