LifestyleRetail therapy: Young and eagerIt's hard to be a young designer in New Zealand right now, but the Westpac Young Fashion Designer competition is looking to help out those who are starting out in the industry.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Retail'Girls Day Out' bus takes quake shoppers to Timaru"Girls' Day Out" trips to Ballantynes' small Timaru branch store are proving a huge hit.30 Jun 08:00 PM
InvestmentWhitcoulls - the next chapterIn an exclusive interview, the book and stationery chain's new owners tell Karyn Scherer about their plans for one of the best-known names in NZ retailing.30 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Shopkeepers cave in to a new generation of book burners30 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleBeauty news: Nice to nailsNow is the time to be extra kind to your nails to keep them in good condition through the cooler months.21 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleRetail therapy: WOW, that's incredibleTickets are now on sale for one of the most spectacular events of the year - the Brancott Estate World of Wearable Art Awards in Wellington. Bringing together art and fashion in a two-hour show.21 Jun 05:00 PM
Small BusinessCritics' bite spur to improvementThe 159 dogs at Barkley Manor can't give online feedback on their grooming and the way they're treated. 09 Jun 05:30 PM
RetailEveryone's a critic online - perils and promise for businessIs your business at risk from online customer reviews?09 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleRetail therapy: Slow it downWe like it when fashion gets thoughtful, and clearly Miu Miu does too, bringing together some of fashion's top "thinkers" and influencers for their Miu Miu Musings salon events to discuss the state of fashion in an intimate environment.31 May 05:00 PM
Small BusinessEftpos switch-off looms for hundreds of retailers tomorrowHundreds of retailers will be reduced to cash-only trading tomorrow as Paymark begins the process of disconnecting non-compliant eftpos terminals from its network.31 May 04:43 AM
Opinion<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Less bang for your Kiwi buckOmbudsman Deborah Battell says her office has received complaints from travellers that paying in their home currency when using credit cards may actually cost them more.30 May 09:30 PM
LifestyleFar and wide: New Zealand's 'destination shops'They're out of the way, but worth it. Diana Clement visits stores that are destinations in themselves.20 May 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Peter Bromhead</i>: A birthday gift full of intrigueWith another birthday looming, I've been leaving my usual discreet notes on the caregiver's laptop, suggesting gift ideas for an ageing gentleman with the jaded palate of a prehistoric turtle.19 May 09:30 PM
TravelSydney: A-shopping with MatildaA walking tour with a difference gives shopaholics the perfect introduction to Sydney.19 May 12:00 AM
Small BusinessSuccess: Discounts delivered over the phoneSmartphone entrepreneur wins Hi-Tech award, and attracts some big-name customers.16 May 12:35 AM
New ZealandCard use tells tale of exodusThe exodus of residents after February's quake has been mapped out in detail for the first time.14 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandHow to save $250 a weekA family of five could save $250 a week by making small adjustments to driving, supermarket shopping and power usage.07 May 05:30 PM
