Retailers are hoping positive economic conditions will offset a blustery and wet start to the spring and summer period.

New Zealand-based Cooks Global Foods is eyeing the Australia and New Zealand market - one of the few places it does not hold the rights to the Esquires coffee shop brand.

In the shopping malls of this proud little consumer nation, the Christmas decorations have been up since October.

The $205 million development proposes to build 231 apartments on the carpark at the Alexandra Park stadium/raceway.

Kiwi retailers are today hoping to cash in on "Black Friday", America's biggest shopping day of the year, by luring consumers with promises of big discounts on goods ahead of Christmas.

Pumpkin Patch has hired Goldman Sachs as an adviser on its capital and funding requirements and says a share issue is an option for the children's clothing retailer, which has warned it could breach....

Pumpkin Patch says this Christmas would be make or break for the children's wear retail chain.

NZ's largest listed retailer, affirmed its expectation for a rise in annual earnings even as sales lag heading into the key Christmas trading period.

Retail sales rose 1.5pc in the September quarter, led by food-related industries - with rises in supermarket stores and food and beverage services.

The rebirth of an old market, once teeming with hippy and bohemian traders and curious customers, has lured three Aucklanders back to Victoria Park where they spent happy times as teenagers.

Call it the happy-ever-after meal. About 28 weeks ago, St Dominic's Catholic Primary School principal Daniel Pepper put a McDonald's cheeseburger on display, and he says it hasn't changed since.

When Jean Jones went into receivership in 2010, general manager at the time Gina Condon decided to take a punt on the brand and buy it.

Forty-nine per cent of five Westfield malls worth $2.1b will be sold to the Singaporean Government Investment Corporation.

The Warehouse lifted first-quarter sales 3.5pc, opening more Noel Leeming stores, and widened margins at its dominant 'Red Shed' unit.

Pak'n Save has won the latest battle in NZ's supermarket wars. So how much could you save on an average basket of groceries bought there?

Higher wages and a specialised degree are among the initiatives helping change the perception of retail from a boring job to a high-flying career, says Warehouse boss.

John (Mac) Macpherson is the owner of Havelock North-based online wine retailer Advintage, which employs eight staff.

Planning is the key to ensuring the Christmas holiday period runs smoothly as Emma Bidois of Summer Supply explains.

It is not just the world's biggest burger chain; it is also a global emblem of American consumer capitalism. But these days the golden arches of McDonald's are looking tarnished. After a decade of....

Apple has promised that its Pay service can revolutionise the way we shop, replacing a credit card swipe with a tap of the phone.

Kiwis are careful when handing over personal information to retailers, but are more trusting than Aussies in signing up for a discount.

An innovator in fitness shoes 30 years ago, Reebok has since lost popularity and Adidas may be better off selling it.

Irradiated fruit and vegetables from Australia are likely to go on sale here as early as next year.

Angry growers are doubtful authorities will be able to prove the origins of the painful food poisoning outbreak as a consumer backlash against carrots and lettuce hits home.

The MPI has released reports that show a high proportion of people suffering a painful food poisoning illness were exposed to lettuce and carrots.

The idea behind technology startup Eftplus was born out of frustration that's only experienced by an addict who's been denied their "fix".

Our official watchdogs on food safety in the Ministry for Primary Industries need a reminder of whose interests they serve.

Auckland investment specialists are closely watching Singapore's Government Investment Corporation, believed to have submitted an attractive bid for New Zealand's biggest and most valuable collection....