New ZealandKronic craze spurs specialist dealer to open in central cityEven long-time owner of Hemp Store concerned by availability.15 Jun 05:30 PM
RetailStill hitting the G spotGucci is 90. To mark its birthday, the luxury label is paying homage to the classic designs that made it great.15 Jun 05:30 PM
ManufacturingRetailer's rough patch costs jobsKids' clothing chain to cut East Tamaki workforce by 55 and close all its US stores.15 Jun 05:30 PM
BDBDRetailPumpkin Patch pulling out of the USPumpkin Patch plans to close its US stores, write-off unprofitable outlets in the UK and cut head office staff, saying there's no sign that 'challenging and volatile' markets will improve any time soon.14 Jun 10:40 PM
Small BusinessCritics' bite spur to improvementThe 159 dogs at Barkley Manor can't give online feedback on their grooming and the way they're treated. 09 Jun 05:30 PM
RetailEveryone's a critic online - perils and promise for businessIs your business at risk from online customer reviews?09 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleChainstore axes topless advertsAustralasian tween clothing chain Supre is under fire after running ads featuring a young topless model.05 Jun 05:30 PM
RetailMusic store trumpets 30 year milestoneAuckland's famed music store Real Groovy is celebrating its 30th birthday over the long weekend, after weathering financial troubles three years ago and the continued threat of digital downloads.05 Jun 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Debbie Mayo-Smith: </i>Good customer experience makes dollars and senseLet's look at why customer service is so important to the bottom line.02 Jun 09:30 PM
Small BusinessEftpos switch-off looms for hundreds of retailers tomorrowHundreds of retailers will be reduced to cash-only trading tomorrow as Paymark begins the process of disconnecting non-compliant eftpos terminals from its network.31 May 04:43 AM
RetailWhitcoulls saviours have work cut out in internet ageAnne and David Norman will have their work cut out in turning the Whitcoulls and Borders book retailing chains around.27 May 05:30 PM
