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Buy Crikey: Grab one while you can
Buy crikey there are some stonking good shopping deals on offer right now.
Retail therapy hints at healthy economy
Strong retail sales in the last three months of 2012 added to evidence the economy had hauled itself out of a soft patch by the end of the year.
January card spending up 0.3pc
Kiwis lifted spending on their credit, debit and charge cards last month, led by consumables such as food and liquor, and fuel.
Shopping Channel to launch in Australia
It may still be only establishing itself on home turf but The Shopping Channel has already struck a deal to move into Australia.
Bangkok shopping most exciting in the world
Many people say it's London, Paris or Munich. But the most exciting shopping is in Bangkok. The air conditioned and squeaky-clean trains stop right at the entrance of the most important shopping complexes on the lively Sukhumvit and Rama I roads.
Big bang heads Trade Me's top 10
The chance to bring down a building, buy space on a woman's bottom and change someone's name were among the most-viewed Trade Me auctions of the year.
Future of channel up in the air
The future of the new Shopping Channel, launched with enormous fanfare this year, is in doubt.
Consumer Watch: Cash in on better habits
New Year's resolutions are often difficult to stick to and require some upfront investment. But, as John Weekes reports, they can turn out to be money-spinners.
Economist: Sales boom won't last
Retailers might be enjoying a post-Christmas spending bonanza, but an economist warns the sales boom can't last.
Mall fever takes over at Boxing Day sales
Shoppers took to the Boxing Day sales with gritted teeth yesterday, battling full carparks, queues and crowds to snap up bargains.
Getting into the Santa spirit pays off for retailers
Festive lights, Christmas trees, a jolly Santa waving you in and carols can be the magic formula for retailers trying to lure shoppers in and seal a deal.
Shoppers break out the plastic
Consumers cutting loose after a year of watching their wallets is one reason for a huge increase in Christmas spending, according to the Retailers Association. Paymark said just over $3.2 billion went through its network between Nov 30 and Dec 20.
Get set: Give a good gift box
If you haven't sorted your Xmas selections yet you may be starting to panic about finding the perfect present for each person on your list. Go easy on yourself by simply buying a gift set.
Traders busy and shoppers happy
Kiwis are flocking to the shops to stock up for Christmas, with eftpos spending up on last year. Westfield spokeswoman Deb McGhie said it appeared shopping centres were busier this year than last - though they wouldn't know for sure until next year
Loans at 500pc interest
Christmas shoppers are being tempted with offers of "interest-free" cash loans before an interest rate in excess of 500 per cent kicks in.
Shopping Channel: The ratings are in
As the first set of viewer ratings are released for the Shopping Channel, the company says it is more focused on how many people are buying than watching.