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Retail spending shows gradual recovery
Retail spending is gradually recovering following a long string of declines.

Watchdogs slam cheap liquor promotions
Cheap liquor promotions are hurting the on-licence industry and contributing to NZ's drinking problem, alcohol watchdog services say.

Online shopping set to soar
Online shopping in New Zealand is about to boom to $1 billion a year but DVD rental stores, book shops and appliance stores may start to struggle.

Food prices were lower last month
All five food subgroups monitored by Stats New Zealand recorded monthly falls in October.

Lower-cost toys finding favour
A magnetic battle robot, an "individual" doll and a puzzle word game are expected to be top sellers this Christmas, a distributor says.

Barkers lifts game plan with All Blacks
Given the typical Kiwi male shops once or twice a year, it is surprising that Barkers has defied recession trends.

Big growth hopes could be dashed, says Treasury
Early signs of an economic recovery might not be as strong as many people hope, says Treasury.

Kiwi Income considers $150m capital raising
Kiwi Income Property Trust is considering raising $100 million to $150m, primarily to reduce debt.

Cameras scaring away criminals
A Newmarket shopowner says thieves told him they'd move to Auckland's North Shore because the police 'are older, fatter and slower and they have fewer CCTV cameras'.