Consumers who buy an item only to see it go on sale within the next seven days will be refunded the difference under a new business accreditation scheme.

The German economy is set to benefit as the country's football victory draws shoppers to the "Made in Germany" brand, says a research firm.

For Adidas, the World Cup has already been won, whatever the outcome of Monday's final in Rio de Janeiro.

The first thing you notice about Vend chief executive Vaughan Rowsell is his gigantic moustache. The second thing is the bright green Chucks on his feet, a "welcome" gift to all new staff.

New Zealanders are choosing to do more and more of their shopping on the go according to a Nielsen's Online Retail Report.

New Zealand core retail spending on debit and credit cards fell in June for the first time in four months.

New Zealand's online retail growth is slowing, despite increased growth from rural consumers, according to a BNZ report released this morning.

You are just as likely to find Domino's New Zealand general manager Scott Bush in one of the 75 nationwide stores cutting pizza or delivering food.

A warmer than expected winter hasn't dented sales at Hallenstein Glasson Holdings, with the clothing chain saying sales grew 2% in the last five months.

Warehouse Group's profit warning last week has raised concerns about the outlook for both its core business and the success of its acquisition strategy.

Adidas predicts it will sell a third more Germany jerseys this year than when the country hosted the World Cup eight years ago as fans worldwide get behind the team in Brazil.

The Norman family, has taken advantage of a slump in Warehouse shares to nudge its holding up to 5.15 per cent.

The hassle of parking in the city has played a major part in the closure of a Queen St antiques shop after 36 years.

New Zealand's largest listed retailer cut its forecast for annual earnings as warmer autumn and winter weather crimped sales and margins.

The administrators of failed retailer Postie Plus will close 12 of the chain's 82 shops in New Zealand, cutting 64 workers.

New Zealand consumer confidence fell in the second quarter as lower dairy prices and higher interest rates weighed on sentiment.

A North Island New World has cut its waste from 11 tonnes to 3.6 tonnes a month in the biggest recycling initiative by the country's largest supermarket chain.

New Zealand retail spending on credit and debit cards rose at its fastest pace in seven months in May, with gains across all six retail industries measured.

A retail chain popular with young people has pulled a line of clothing and accessories following calls that they promoted bullying behaviour.

Gourmet burger operator BurgerFuel says regulatory hurdles in the United States mean it will be at least six months before its franchises can be offered there.

Two Countdown supermarkets will soon stand just 500m or so apart at Westgate, Auckland.

Bernard Hickey writes: NZ's isolation from the rest of the world means we can evolve species that are perfectly adapted to our environment - even when it comes to business.