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Labour weekend surcharge warning for business
The Commerce Commission is warning businesses not to mislead customers when applying a surcharge on goods and services ahead of this weekend's Labour Day holiday.
Homeware retailer Nest collapses, 25 staff facing axe
Receivers have been appointed to homeware retailer Nest but the stores are still trading.
Services sector shrugs off mid-year slump
New Zealand's services sector expanded last month, an early indication the economy may be returning to growth after stalling in the middle of the year.
Alcohol cheaper to buy than water - study
Alcohol has become so affordable that it is cheaper than bottled water and approaching the price of milk, says a study made public today.
Consumer backlash kills off new logo
If the purpose of a corporate rebranding is to create buzz, then Gap certainly succeeded.
Fruit and veg prices up 2.6pc in September
The cost of fruit and vegetables helped bump up food prices by 0.7 per cent during September, Statistics NZ said today.
2degrees unveils retail chain
Mobile phone company 2degrees' first retail store will open tomorrow in Auckland's Sylvia Park, with plans for other stores in the works.
UK fashion company wins brand battle with Lacoste
A British clothing supplier has won a four-year trademark battle against the fashion giant Lacoste.
Serving the discerning meat lover
In 2008, Neat Meat founder Simon Eriksen was about to open stores around the country...
Fashion's crystal ball
Australian retail analyst Robert Buckingham is in New Zealand to share his insights on global fashion trends.
Complaints roll in to watchdog on GST-rip offs
More than 30 people have complained to the Commerce Commission that businesses are using GST as an excuse to charge higher prices.