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Service station convenience comes at cost

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Hamster does everything except poo

A toy craze that has swept the world will hit New Zealand on Monday in the form of a cheeky, interactive rodent.

December retail spend up a notch

Big freeze catches British retailers

Briscoe profits double after good Xmas

Retail Therapy: Hollywood nights

Another limited edition makeup range launches next week.

Shoppers spend more on cards as they shake off recession blues

Accent on fun and games as Kiwis look to a brighter year

Good food and electronics are among the top luxury items Kiwis will spend their spare cash on in the next six months.

Christmas pressure on EFTPOS system

When gift ideas go wrong

Frenetic festive spend up give retailers huge boost

Kiwi shoppers made more than a million purchases yesterday, giving retailers a boost after last year's recession-hit Christmas.

Finish shopping and put your feet up

Six shopping days to go and in a present panic? The <i>Herald</i> gives six recommendations for easy-to-find presents for the whole family.

Spend spree surprises busy, happy NZ retailers

Christmas spending down this year

The economists at Westpac have spotted a clear downward trend in expenditure on gifts.

Consumers face reality check

Consumer confidence slipped a little in the December quarter but remained mostly positive.