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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.

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.

Win some, lose some with GST
Prices on some household items have risen more than double the cost of yesterday's GST increase - despite many retailers choosing to take a hit.

Fireworks greet opening of China Town
Hundreds celebrated the opening of a little piece of China in Auckland, accompanied by fireworks and a lion dance ceremony.

Tax changes: The five big questions
Thomas Pippos answers the top questions about changes to the tax system.

Retailers holding back on some rises as GST hits
Retailers are walking a tightrope between driving away customers and bearing heavier GST costs from tomorrow.

Pay now or pay later - GST in supermarkets
The country's two supermarket giants have taken different approaches to dealing with the rise in GST, which comes into effect tomorrow.