A US online retailer has caused a stir following the listing of items deemed culturally offensive - including shower curtains.

Kathmandu has opened its new Christchurch headquarters this morning, with the company backing the quake-damaged city.

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It's one of America's biggest brands but 7-Eleven can't earn its stripes in New Zealand.

Food prices fell in May, snapping two months of gains, as cheaper tomatoes and potatoes brought down the price of fresh produce.

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New Zealanders cut their retail spending on credit and debit cards for the first time in 13 months in May.

Auckland sneaker fans have been queuing to get their hands on a pair of rapper Kanye West's latest sneakers - six days before they go on sale.

Nikesays it will suffer "irreparable harm" if a promising middle-distance runner refuses to compete while wearing its iconic swoosh.

Australian retail, a gourmet grocer, another retail floor, big seismic upgrade and apartments are possible for Takapuna's Shore City.

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The cold blast of winter has arrived and retailers will be breathing a sigh of relief after a warm autumn.

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British high street store BHS is to close down after 88 years in business with the loss of up to 11,000 jobs.

NZ Merino has signed a five-year, $45 million deal to supply fine wool to Italian luxury fabric manufacturer Successori Reda.

David Jones will open its Wellington store on July 28 on the site where the legendary Kirks once operated.

Mitre 10 has reissued its recall notice for a dehumidifier after it is suspected to have caused a house fire from which a mother and her three children escaped.

British TV chef Jamie Oliver is taking his food campaign to the Olympics in a bid to ban McDonald's and Coca-cola from sponsoring the event unless they meet nutritional and ethical standards.

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Prices have been slashed at Auckland's only downtown shopping mall as retailers try to get rid of their stock this week before the centre closes after 41 years.

New Zealand shirt and suit chain Nicholas Jermyn is in the hands of voluntary administrators, who have already shut two stores.

"Serious systematic failures" in used-car market, says regulator.

Top designer brands at knock-down prices and for limited periods of time: that's the deal from Chinese behemoth website Vip.com when it starts to sell here next year.

Making quick tempo choices - especially if there's a credit card involved! - can lead to runaway spending. A two-day or two-person strategy works.

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Sales are dropping at Macy's stores nationwide, which likely means rough times ahead for other retailers.

The country's largest listed retailer says it is on track to meet its forecast annual profit.

Spending on credit and debit cards rose in April, driven by an increase for accommodation, hotels, restaurants and takeaway food.

The executive director of the new website said New Zealanders can expect an improved range of products.