The famous son of the New Zealander taking the helm at retail giant Walmart says his dad was always driven to succeed, and instilled those values in his kids.

Blackstone Group's Burger King chain in New Zealand widened its loss in 2013 as rising sales, in an increasingly crowded burger market, were offset by higher costs.

Kiwi Greg Foran inherits a chain wedded to an outdated big-box model, struggling to increase sales in its stores and online.

Online retail sales growth is slowing and 19 out of every 20 New Zealand purchases are still made in a shop,

Auckland is suffering a desperate shortage of land for business expansion and retailing with a "critical short supply" of large format shopping space, says one Auckland councillor.

Staff at Postie Plus have been offered a conditional employment agreement by South African investment group Pepkor, according to a source.

Is this the best thing since sliced bread? NZ's major supermarket chains are offering Kiwis super cheap loaves.

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.

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.

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.

An Asos warehouse the size of six football pitches has been badly damaged by a fire, forcing the fashion retailer to stop taking orders.

New Zealand consumer confidence rebounded from a six-month low in June, supported by a strong economy.

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.