Nine popular baby strollers have failed New Zealand's safety standards - including seven that didn't pass a strangulation test.

Shoppers can now buy nearly $80 worth of goods on a credit card at many shops without having to sign or use a Pin number.

Briscoe Group says annual profit climbed at least 9 per cent after a good Christmas sales period.

The undeniable pleasure of shopping will ensure central-city shops' survival, writes Bob Jones. But smaller towns are doomed.

This year is shaping up to be a very busy one for new sharemarket listings...

They've created a monster. But few who order the Jumbo Burger from Waihi Beach's Angelo's Pizzas know what they're getting themselves in for until the behemoth stack of meat, bread and veges is presented to them on a large plate that barely contains it.

Luscious fruit smoothies look like a healthy option, but nutrition experts say shop-bought varieties are often supercharged with excessive energy from big doses of sugar.

Retailers enjoyed only a modest improvement in spending patterns over December, according to Paymark.

The new owner of the Mr Whippy master franchise, Chris Dorn, thinks it is time to jazz up the traditional tune.

Shoppers took to the Boxing Day sales with gritted teeth yesterday, battling full carparks, queues and crowds to snap up bargains.

While most New Zealanders spent Christmas afternoon napping off their lunch or playing with their new toys, others listed their unwanted gifts on Trade Me.

Veritas Investments chairman Mark Darrow says many opportunities exist for expanding the Mad Butcher retail chain.

Two personal finance companies - one of which charges over 500 per cent interest a year if loans are not paid back in two weeks - are in a High Court stoush over a super hero logo.

A battle between Sanitarium and a Christchurch man who imported 2000 jars of UK Marmite into New Zealand will head to the High Court early next year.

ANZ New Zealand - the country's biggest bank - has sold its eftpos terminal leasing unit, EFTPOS New Zealand, for an undisclosed sum.

Kiwis are flocking to the shops to stock up for Christmas, with eftpos spending up on last year. Westfield spokeswoman Deb McGhie said it appeared shopping centres were busier this year than last - though they wouldn't know for sure until next year