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Chch retailers plan alternate Boxing Day bargains
Christchurch residents who missed out on the Boxing Day sales because of the earthquake will have another chance to bag some bargains.

Warehouse shares fall on bad Xmas sales news
Warehouse shares have fallen after the retail giant said sales had fallen 2.7 per cent over the past two months.

RWC Maori designers strike deal with French store
A Maori design network vying for a slice of the $1.5b tourism spend projected during this year's Rugby World Cup, has struck a deal with an international retailer to pitch its product to the world stage.

Stores stress joy of shopping to beat web
A group of Auckland retailers wants to remind shoppers of the pleasures of buying in stores.

Move to make online buyers pay GST
The Retail Assn in Australia wants GST tacked on to online sales.

Stung diners want rules clarified
Auckland diners want clearer rules over when the holiday surcharge should apply after some were slapped with the extra cost on their bills yesterday.

Major aftershock cruel blow for struggling stores
Central Christchurch retailers hit by the Boxing Day aftershock say it wiped out three months of economic recovery.

Right to refund hinges on goodwill
Exchanging gifts may depend on having the right paperwork and the harassed retailer's goodwill.

Boutique stores testing the law on sale refunds
Some of the country's leading fashion boutiques are playing fast and loose with the law on replacing or refunding damaged goods.

Setback in residents' bid to block McDonald's
Balmoral residents have suffered a further blow in their 3 1/2-year battle to stop a McDonald's restaurant being built on the western edge of the shopping centre, fronting Balmoral Rd and Wiremu St.

Shoppers go for the baubles
Frustrated shoppers have resorted to fighting over carparks at shopping centres as the deadline for Christmas shopping draws near.

Shoppers not spending this Christmas
After a promising start, December has not been kind to retailers, new figures reveal.

<i>Inside Money:</i> Christmas smells, oh Christmas smells
I'm not the only one who's wondered what The Warehouse smells of.

Michael Hill family renews push for control
The family of Michael Hill International's founder has renewed its attempt to take control of the jewellery chain.

Success: Luxury strategy scoops out a market
Boutique ice cream maker shows that customers are prepared to pay top dollar for quality products.

Toothpaste maker thinks outside tube
Handmade bath and body company Lush will release chewable toothpaste tablets next year.