A range of new food products are hitting the supermarket shelves and a food chain boss says much more is to come.

COMMENT: The rise of fast fashion wedding gowns is tacky and should be avoided, writes Rachel Wells.

COMMENT: The new rate of NZ Super gets us thinking about our future gap to fill, writes Tom Hartmann.

Not every milestone is worth celebrating.

COMMENT: While many organisations talk about corporate social responsibility, few live and breathe it quite as whole-heartedly as Farmers, writes Tristram Clayton.

Bunnings has had a "change of heart'' and will put defibrillators in five of its stores, including Dunedin's.

COMMENT: There are many customers who have made deposits or purchased a gift card that hasn't been redeemed for goods before the retailer collapses.

Here's what Auckland shoppers report about the new NorthWest mall - too empty or pretty good?

Kathmandu turned to a first-half profit that met guidance and said its operating margin widened as it kept expenses under control.

NorthWest centre manager distributed a letter to retailers telling them to bring concerns directly to her.

It was labelled a monster mall when it opened last year, but NorthWest Shopping Centre "just isn't getting customers", says retailer.

Tom Hartmann talks how to work out how much to set aside each month.

Shoppers are wary of Dick Smith-branded stock in fire sale.

Many have declared the death of the skinny jean. Here's why they're here to stay.

Icebreaker CEO Rob Fyfe talks about leading the brand's heritage into the future.

Meet Ruslan Kogan, the Australian entrepreneur who has bought Dick Smith's intellectual property.

The Dick Smith name may live on - after an Australian e-commerce entrepreneur announced last night he'd bought up the collapsed retailer's intellectual property.

Hang a target to hit for what you'll need in the future, writes Tom Hartmann.

Food prices fell for the sixth time in seven months, led by cheap summer fruit and vegetables.

Here's how the failure of this Australian retailer is consistent with a dynamic economic theory.

The Warehouse beat its first-half profit forecast as investments over the past few years started to bear fruit.

Tourists appear to be spending more on their credit cards in New Zealand, led by visitors from Australia and the UK.

WATCH: The world's biggest clothing chain is arriving in NZ - ready for a December opening at Auckland's Sylvia Park Mall.

Retail spending on electronic cards rose for a 10th straight month in February, led by an increase in consumables.

The receivers' first report on the failed Dick Smith Electronics NZ chain has estimated there's likely to be a net loss of nearly $98 million.

Your new lens on the world debuts this week.

Dick Smith, founder of the soon-to-be defunct retailer that carries his name, could have chosen better timing to have a pop at Harvey Norman.