It comes wrapped in leather with a hefty price tag, but this unusual Christmas gift has become a laughing-stock.

The operator of a Wellington sex shop has been ordered to pay two former employees nearly $27,000 in lost wages and compensation.

The earthquakes closed New World Hutt City, so its owners have opened a pop-up supermarket.

New Zealand retail spending on electronic cards fell in November, amid disruption from the Kaikoura earthquake.

Two kids given their dream job of testing Christmas toys have made their definitive lists of the best gifts.

A virtual shopping service to help Kaikoura's quake-hit retailers is flourishing.

Online retail, IT security and sports administration are tipped to boom over the next five years.

As shoppers hit the mall before Christmas, Westfield is pulling out all the stops to entice consumers in.

The most-gifted piece of apparel during the holidays? Sweaters? Nope. Scarves? No. Ties or hats? Not those either. Socks.

Total spending for the last week of November was up 1.1 per cent, but spending in Kaikoura, Wellington and Marlborough was down.

Meet the wealthy Chinese fuelling a "significant uptake" in luxury shopping sales in Australia.

Competition in Japan's online shopping market is intensifying.

New Zealanders spend the least amount of money on gifts for their parents and in-laws at Christmas time.

The drop reflected a decline in the value, price and volume of exports, led by dairy, meat and forestry shipments.

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Leader Products, the New Zealand frozen convenience food manufacturer has been bought by Australian food maker Patties. No price has been disclosed.

Shoppers are outraged after a popular stationary company has made products with uncensored swear words.

Luxury jeweller said sales have suffered at its flagship 5th Ave store amid security precautions for its location next to Trump Tower.

Smartpay Holdings, the listed payment terminal supplier, has warned it is experiencing a decline in both existing and anticipated growth in the Australian taxi market.

Pumpkin Patch has begun slashing prices in an effort to recoup some money and wind down its stock.

The Warehouse board told shareholders an impairment of goodwill in its financial services business is "highly likely".

New Zealand's monthly trade deficit narrowed in October the global dairy market buoyed exports of dairy products.

Black Friday madness has begun as retailers open their doors to excited shoppers.

Retail specialists reveal how to get the best deal when making your next purchase.

Pumpkin Patch's outgoing employees may have found a new home after another company reached out to staff.

Some of the year's biggest shopping sales will be available as Black Friday arrives.

Department store Smith & Caughey's has today opened its annual Santa's Enchanted Forest grotto.

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Pumpkin Patch stores will be shut and staff have been left feeling "really gutted" by the demise of the retailer.

No buyer has been found for children's clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch and hundreds of staff will be affected.