New Zealanders are spending up more this Christmas compared with last year, as shopping ramps up in the first week of December.

A free service has been set up to ease the Christmas shopping horror.

The Shanton clothing chain is once again in financial strife with receivers taking control of the retailer.

A business that was losing $1 million a day is now the world's most profitable toy company.

It comes wrapped in leather with a hefty price tag, but this unusual Christmas gift has become a laughing-stock.

The operator of a Wellington sex shop has been ordered to pay two former employees nearly $27,000 in lost wages and compensation.

McDonald's new managing director talks quarter pounders, happy meals and where to next for the fast food giant.

The earthquakes closed New World Hutt City, so its owners have opened a pop-up supermarket.

New Zealand retail spending on electronic cards fell in November, amid disruption from the Kaikoura earthquake.

Online retail, IT security and sports administration are tipped to boom over the next five years.

The most-gifted piece of apparel during the holidays? Sweaters? Nope. Scarves? No. Ties or hats? Not those either. Socks.

Buying presents online can be a quick and convenient alternative to the traditional shopping expedition, but MBIE says there's risks involved.

Amazon unveiled technology that will let shoppers grab groceries without having to scan and pay for them.

Total spending for the last week of November was up 1.1 per cent, but spending in Kaikoura, Wellington and Marlborough was down.

A recent "stairdancing" incident in Napier has led police to issue a warning to business and shop employees to keep their belongings

Meet the wealthy Chinese fuelling a "significant uptake" in luxury shopping sales in Australia.

Competition in Japan's online shopping market is intensifying.

New Zealanders spend the least amount of money on gifts for their parents and in-laws at Christmas time.

Leader Products, the New Zealand frozen convenience food manufacturer has been bought by Australian food maker Patties. No price has been disclosed.

Shoppers are outraged after a popular stationary company has made products with uncensored swear words.

Luxury jeweller said sales have suffered at its flagship 5th Ave store amid security precautions for its location next to Trump Tower.

Business trio Rob Fyfe, Sarah Wickens and Cath de Groot have bought in to personalised wine retailer WineFriend.

Bunnings has more than doubled annual net profit in New Zealand for the second year in a row

Compared to other fibres, yak wool is more sustainable because yaks aren't farmed specifically for wool.

One of the biggest online shopping days of the year has begun with retailers continuing to cut prices for Cyber Monday.

Smartpay Holdings, the listed payment terminal supplier, has warned it is experiencing a decline in both existing and anticipated growth in the Australian taxi market.

Pumpkin Patch has begun slashing prices in an effort to recoup some money and wind down its stock.

The Warehouse board told shareholders an impairment of goodwill in its financial services business is "highly likely".

Chocaholics rejoice - the latest Cadbury chocolate spreads are coming to New Zealand.

Black Friday madness has begun as retailers open their doors to excited shoppers.