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Big Read: Department stores are betting on booze to boost retail

"A round of drinks is a second pair of shoes."

'Laxatives in disguise': 'Detox' teas pulled from shelves after Consumer NZ probe

Teas containing medicine pulled from shelves.

In-N-Out Burger arrives in Auckland, but there's a catch

Try the cult burger chain tomorrow when it pops up in Auckland.

Container Door fined $54,000 for selling unsafe bikes

Judge said Container Door's supply of unsafe bikes was "highly careless" offending.

Big Read: How 5G and other technologies will revolutionise shopping

A look at what's to come and how technology will upgrade the shopping experience.

Sales lead to wild behaviour at a Manhattan department store

Alleged thieves scratching and biting staff on a Manhattan luxury shopping strip.

Glitzy mall gobbles up business in Auckland's Newmarket

Streets that were once thriving shopping lanes in Newmarket are now decimated.

Editorial: Retail trade ebbs and flows but mega-malls can be rip tides

Editorial: Who'll look after the little guys when big business rides through town?

Barefoot Pizza Hut worker causes public concern

Pizza Hut in Dunedin has faced criticism over hygiene at a Dunedin store.

The big challenge ahead for Ikea

Ikea's boss is looking to connect the dots between sustainability and affordability.

Sold out: NZ company swamped with orders after Archie wears their hat

Company founder had "almost forgotten" about the hat until the phone started ringing.

Big discounts, extra car parks: Boxing Day sales in full swing

Boxing Day sales attract queues of shoppers as retailers dish out hefty discounts.

Bunnings stores to close days after Christmas in 'cruel' blow for workers

'Four days' notice over Christmas is unacceptable,' says Kāpiti Coast councillor.

Last-minute Christmas shop sees malls around the country 'at capacity'

Last weekend before Christmas proven to be a busy one for mall operators.

'Nasty' find behind million-dollar supermarket deal

Rummage in a pantry led to a light-bulb moment that made this woman a millionaire.

So, maybe today's NOT the day to go to the mall

Data shows the quietest - and busiest - times to hit shopping malls.

Last-minute Xmas shoppers beware! 'Pandemonium' in NZ malls

This week is tipped to be busiest week of the year for malls and retailers.

Focus: Christmas spending surpasses $6.4b in last month

Focus: The silly season is in full swing with retailers taking in more than $6.4b in the last 30 days. Video / Dean Purcell / Chris Tarpey