Griffin's has been forced to recall a batch of muesli bars after the wrong product was put in the box.

New Zealanders are spending up more this Christmas compared with last year, as shopping ramps up in the first week of December.

A free service has been set up to ease the Christmas shopping horror.

The Shanton clothing chain is once again in financial strife with receivers taking control of the retailer.

A business that was losing $1 million a day is now the world's most profitable toy company.

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.

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.

Buying presents online can be a quick and convenient alternative to the traditional shopping expedition, but MBIE says there's risks involved.

New Zealand retailers will be nervous about what Amazon's arrival in Australia will mean for them, retail commentators say.

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.

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.

Bunnings has more than doubled annual net profit in New Zealand for the second year in a row

One of the biggest online shopping days of the year has begun with retailers continuing to cut prices for Cyber Monday.

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.