The country's biggest listed retailer The Warehouse has launched a free app designed to make online shopping even easier.

Outdoor apparel and clothing retailer Kathmandu has expanded its online offering and is now shipping product to more than 40 countries.

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear me. Everyone loves to have a crack at America, even the venerable Bob Jones.

New Zealand consumer confidence rose to a nine-year high with optimism about the economy in the year ahead approaching record levels.

New Zealanders spent more on their credit and debit cards in February, fuelled by spending on hospitality

A government-backed venture investment fund is looking to partner with angel investment groups and the public in crowd funding deals for local start-ups.

New Zealanders spending habits are increasingly shifting to internet-based browsing and purchasing, according to new research.

After throwing the idea of government-owned supermarkets into the ring, I have been exhorted to visit North Korea (preferably permanently), writes Dita De Boni.

New Zealand fast-food operator BurgerFuel faces a major challenge as it takes "coals to Newcastle" by expanding into the US.

Necessity is said to be the mother of invention, and it's a phrase that seems to capture the motivations of many who have started small natural beauty products businesses.

Kiwis have jumped on an "anti-Australian bandwagon", according to the chairman of the huge Sydney-based supermarket chain at the centre of bullying allegations.

NZX-listed SLI Systems has released a new software feature it says will increase the value of online shoppers' transactions by 5 to 15 per cent on average.

Have you ever wondered why the supermarket toilet paper aisle features more puppies and kittens than a pet shop?

The Commerce Commission has received several complaints from suppliers about their dealings with Countdown.

Whistleblowers who come forward with information about alleged unfair business practices by supermarket giant Countdown can do so under cover of anonymity.

The company that ran Nando's in NZ had defaulted on royalty payments and owed $1.6m to its bank when it went into receivership, according to the first receivers' report.

Countdown owner Progressive Enterprises has confirmed it received up to $2m from a liquor company - but denies it's a payment Labour's Shane Jones was talking about.

Consumers would be the ultimate losers if supermarkets were extracting retrospective payments from their suppliers, Commerce Minister Craig Foss said this afternoon.

It has taken three decades, but New Zealand food manufacturer Cookie Time has established its first overseas venture, opening a store in Japan.

Since Key's return, the PM's department has reached out to various New Zealand businesses to ask them for their views, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

The boring wonder that is Valentine's Day is nearly upon us again, Rhys Darby.