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.

Kiwi shoppers are seeking bargains on British online shops while the pound plunges in the wake of the Brexit vote.

The British homeware and fashion store had four outlets in New Zealand.

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

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.

British TV chef Jamie Oliver is taking his food campaign to the Olympics in a bid to ban McDonald's and Coca-cola from sponsoring the event unless they meet nutritional and ethical standards.

Prices have been slashed at Auckland's only downtown shopping mall as retailers try to get rid of their stock this week before the centre closes after 41 years.

New Zealand shirt and suit chain Nicholas Jermyn is in the hands of voluntary administrators, who have already shut two stores.

"Serious systematic failures" in used-car market, says regulator.

Top designer brands at knock-down prices and for limited periods of time: that's the deal from Chinese behemoth website Vip.com when it starts to sell here next year.

First quarter sales volumes rose at the slowest pace for three quarters.

Sales are dropping at Macy's stores nationwide, which likely means rough times ahead for other retailers.

The country's largest listed retailer says it is on track to meet its forecast annual profit.

More than 300 major global and domestic fashion brands including Victoria's Secret and Glassons have been graded on their production practices.

Fashion app entrepreneur Jessica Wilson always had high aspirations for her business but the speed of her expansion into China has taken her by surprise.

One of New Zealand's best known retail chains is marching ever closer to oblivion, with all of Dick Smith's local outlets set to be closed by April 29.

A customer has complained on social media after a sofa he bought online was not in stock.