Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has floated a proposal for a free trade zone to be created in Auckland near to the airport.

Receivers have been called in to take charge of struggling retailer Valleygirl. Receiver Conor McElhinney told the Herald this morning

The wait is over for New Zealand shoppers - David Jones has opened its first New Zealand store in Wellington today.

The New Zealand debut of big-name international luxury brands Chanel and Tiffany & Co takes a step closer this week.

The retailer that owns Ezibuy and Countdown is undergoing a restructure that will see stores close in New Zealand and Australia.

Sir Philip Green's wife is still being paid tens of millions of pounds.

Wal-Mart hasn't met the target its manufacturing move had hoped for.

A battle between two fashion labels over which one can lay claim to a crocodile trademark in New Zealand is heading to the Supreme

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David Poole has been buying shares on market in the company's recent share rally.

Bulk retailer Container Door is taking its disruptive shopping concept to the Australian market.

Australian retail giant David Jones is a few weeks away from opening its first New Zealand store, today it's announced what brands it'll be stocking.

Michael Hill International lifted annual earnings by as much as 5.9 per cent.

The liquidator of Postie Plus' former owner reached a $550,000 settlement with the its former logistics supplier.

Amid shortages and after 50 years of living in retail darkness due, the light has snapped on for many Cubans.

The wait for shoppers is almost over with international clothing retailer H&M set to launch this spring.

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The Government wants to lower the threshold on online purchases, but says more work is needed beforehand.

Some labels are betting that a younger set of customers doesn't crave hyper-sexualised, gender-defined fragrances.

After Thursday's Brexit vote, there has been a "dramatic" drop in credit card spending over last weekend.

New Zealand posted a bigger than expected trade surplus in May as exports of logs, fruit jump.

Attach the word 'wedding' to any item of clothing and the price tag nearly doubles.

A US online retailer has caused a stir following the listing of items deemed culturally offensive - including shower curtains.

Kathmandu has opened its new Christchurch headquarters this morning, with the company backing the quake-damaged city.

Auckland sneaker fans have been queuing to get their hands on a pair of rapper Kanye West's latest sneakers - six days before they go on sale.

I recently learned of a personal shopping phenomenon hugely popular in China which, according to the Sydney Morning Herald, is "leading Australia's retail drive".

A shoe retailer has sparked outrage with a comment made in a customer marketing email.

Nikesays it will suffer "irreparable harm" if a promising middle-distance runner refuses to compete while wearing its iconic swoosh.

Australian retail, a gourmet grocer, another retail floor, big seismic upgrade and apartments are possible for Takapuna's Shore City.

British high street store BHS is to close down after 88 years in business with the loss of up to 11,000 jobs.