Retail Armageddon? Not in NZ
COMMENT: Claims end is near for bricks and mortar model based on oversupplied US market.
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Auckland shops hit hard by big construction work
Retailers are being seriously impacted by ongoing construction in Auckland CBD.
Coke unveils new product only for NZ
Coca-Cola has revealed its newest product: Coke Raspberry.
H&M opens its doors in Lower Hutt's Queensgate Mall
Lower Hutt prepares for arrival of fashion retail giant.
Record Christmas retail spend expected
Retail NZ estimates Kiwis will spend a record $17.4 billion this Christmas.
Man uses hidden camera in mall changing room
Shoppers secretly recorded in mall changing rooms.
Lewis Road Creamery's next phase of expansion
New Zealand's largest farmland fund has teamed up with Lewis Road Creamery.
NZ wool yoga mat ready for launch
Dana McKenzie was sick of "stinky" PVC yoga mats, so she started making wool ones.
What we can learn from the failure of Crystal Pepsi
25 years ago Pepsi introduced a clear cola they thought would be a billion dollar brand.
Auckland furniture giant's 'epic' funeral
The funeral for Roger Butcher will be just the way he would have wanted - epic.
ASX-listed group takes control of Gloria Jeans
ASX-listed group takes control of Gloria Jean's NZ master franchise from failed owner.
Cadbury move to Australia leaves bad taste
Councillor behind fundraising effort says Modelez's Cadbury bid was more PR than sale.
Threat of Amazon looms for retailers
Eric Faesenkloet, owner of the Golf Warehouse, says the retail sector is facing disaster.
Who will move into Queen St's vacant retail space?
International brands Uniqlo and Forever 21 are top of the wish list.
Liquor stores could be forced to close at 9pm
The move to close liquor outlets by 9pm would be an inconvenience for people, expert says.
Chinese-fluent staff valuable to tourism
Major businesses are encouraging others get on board with Chinese Language Week.
What Coke really thinks of you
Impatient, demanding and uninspired - what Coke really thinks of you.
Aussie surf trip spawns billion dollar idea
This multi-billion dollar company was born in a Toyota panel van
Dollar-store fined $337k over safety labelling
The store sold 9000 toys that presented choking hazards for young children.
Shopping habits change: 5 things left behind
Selfie sticks, coloured jeans and cake pops are ditched, but toys are making a comeback.
Tindall taking leave from The Warehouse
Sir Stephen Tindall is taking a year's leave to focus on America's Cup preparations.
Big changes coming to Domino's menu
Drastic changes are coming to the Domino's menu - and it has nothing to do with pizza.
Cooling house prices hits retail spending
Spending in New Zealand tends to have a strong link to the housing market, economists say.
ComCom receives complaint about 2 Cheap Cars
2 Cheap Cars have pulled Facebook page offering supermarket vouchers for 5-star reviews.
Michael Hill lifts first-quarter sales by 7.8%
Michael Hill lifts first-quarter sales by 7.8% as Canada makes up for lagging US.
Car dealer offers vouchers for five-star reviews
2 Cheap Cars offers "bribe" of supermarket vouchers in exchange for five-star reviews.
Jamie Oliver restaurant business serves up losses
Top executives exit as Jamie Oliver's restaurant business slides in profits.
Amazon has spooked local retailers: study
A report by Massey University claims Amazon is worrying local retailers.
Amazon looms over US pharmacies
Amazon.com is almost certain to enter the business of selling prescription drugs by 2019
Glassons splits CEO role in two
Glassons has split its chief executive role into two after the departure of Di Humphries.
Secrets of mystery shoppers revealed
A rising number of financial firms use mystery shoppers for regulation checks.