The consumer is more powerful than any brand, says Icebreaker chief Greg Smith.

Petrol companies cite local competition as a factor in price differences.

Government announces measure to collect GST from foreign companies selling to Kiwis.

Retailers and groups have welcomed Government's move to collect GST on low-value goods.

A survey reveals more than a quarter of Kiwis prefer to shop online.

Net 23 per cent of firms are pessimistic about the year ahead.

Bunnings New Zealand is aiming big over the next five years. Here's their plan.

New Bunnings New Zealand general manager Toby Lawrance talks about their new distribution warehouse. / Jason Oxenham

A mobile trader has been handed out the highest fine for the industry so far.

The Commerce Commission has laid charges against Noel Leeming for misleading customers

This brings the number of closures to 1,300 in the last two years.

How Alibaba catapulted itself to be the world's largest retailer, in just 19 years.

Alibaba has launched pilot orders through its safety framework using blockchain technology

Alibaba's Alipay and Tmall are attractive options for Kiwi businesses, merchant says.

Shoppers claims distraction caused by a demonstration promoting a constipation aid.

Unsecured creditors owed $2,118,239 unlikely to get paid.

The e-commerce giant has rolled out China's first contactless 'magic payment' machine.

Merchant service fees in New Zealand are more than three times higher than in the UK.

Kathmandu's chief executive is excited to steer the company through global expansion.

Kiwi retailers can't stay afloat if GST laws are not changed, veteran designer says.

Jewellery chain winds up US business after failing to build profitable operation.

It's the reluctant retail romance that refuses to die.

Guilty habit costs businesses millions in wages every week.

Kiwi outdoor clothing company Icebreaker sold for $288 million.

The names of some of the biggest retailers have some odd beginnings.

Should there be new measures to enforce children's toy safety standards in New Zealand?

Food retailers trade better located around fashion stores, Muffin Break boss says.

Group manager of Green Cross Health says its pharmacies will take on Chemist Warehouse.

Large-girthed men may have to practice abstinence till May thanks to a condom shortage.

There are a number of highly paid executives at the Warehouse Group.