
Hidden cost of the 'I have nothing to wear' mentality
The latest household spending survey shows Kiwi women collectively part with $208 million for shoes and $809 million on clothing each year.
The latest household spending survey shows Kiwi women collectively part with $208 million for shoes and $809 million on clothing each year.
Rachel Hunter's modelling career kicked off in one of Tip Top's ads when she was just 15. It was the mid-1980s and a Trumpet cost 95c.
Finance Minister Bill English confirmed today the Government is concerned about a double-dip recession, echoing Prime Minister John Key's caution in the face of weak employment figures and a fast-slowing Australian economy.
After a long period of gloom, retailers are welcoming news from Stats NZ that January saw the largest monthly increase in electronic card spending for five years.
Retailers are struggling to keep up with demand for portable fans as customers seek relief from uncomfortably warm temperatures.
More than 15 beauty spas have offered to cover Rhiannon Hayman's treatment after voucher company Total Experience left her empty handed when it filed for liquidation this month.
Retail sales rose a 1.5 per cent or $82 million in November from October, boosted by rises to vehicle and fuel sales, Statistics New Zealand says.
Kathmandu, the outdoor equipment and clothing chain, said first-half profit will rise as much as 26pc after summer sales and improved margins.