It is no surprise that the most popular deals so far on the group-buying sites have been the cheapest ones.

Stores across the country are set to flout Easter trading laws by opening their doors to the public this weekend.

Soaring petrol prices were a key factor behind a 0.8 per cent rise in the consumers' price index (CPI) in the March quarter.

Errol Hotham is only 40, but has already spent half his life working for one of the Bay of Plenty's best-known retailers.

It's a great time to be shopping for electronics. But not many retailers are celebrating. Karyn Scherer reports.

Retail buyers who stock the big chains say NZ production has almost disappeared.

The jobs of almost 380 Ballantynes staff appear more secure following the news the Christchurch branch may be able to reopen later this year.