The country's two biggest DIY and hardware chains have just notched up record profits as the national appetite for home improvement grows.

More New Zealand businesses are feeling pessimistic than optimistic about the current trading environment, according the NZIER.

New auction website Wheedle is to shut down indefinitely as its management team carry out improvements to its failing systems.

New Zealand's first full-time shopping channel has kicked off, but there were a few small teething problems - and a complaint about a bad taste banana joke. Add your comments here.

The family of the billionaire creator of the Red Bull energy drink have paid a "funeral fee" to relatives of a police officer killed in a hit-and-run allegedly involving the Thai tycoon's heir.

Fashion retailer Hallenstein Glasson hopes to build on gains in tough times by adapting to its consumers.

Everywhere you look there's a coupon or daily deal to get something at a discount, but, asks Danielle Wright, why are we all suddenly proud to be in the cheap seats?

Auckland Mayor Len Brown wants to woo more big-name international retailers to the Super City.

It's a tough retail environment across NZ, as new spending stats show weak spending, especially on discretionary items.

Saturday night's rugby test against the Springboks had many tills ringing red-hot over the weekend.

What are online customers expecting companies to handle with online payment?