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.

COMMENT: Shutting down stores and ditching in-house brands might not sound like a recipe for success for a retailer, but it's paying off for Myer.

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.

Dick Smith site relaunched with a sale to celebrate, but deals are limited on New Zealand site.

You know Dick Smith is desperate to get rid of absolutely everything when it describes a cardboard cutout of Redfoo as a "priceless collector's item".

Postie Plus' more than 100-year history has not all been smooth sailing. But new owners Pepkor are asking customers to give the brand a second chance.

COMMENT: What's the government's contribution to your KiwiSaver really worth to you?

Di Humphries has a tough task ahead as she retakes the helm at Glassons, but the company has made a smart move in bringing her back into the fray.

Retail spending on credit and debit cards rose in March, led by increased spending at bars and restaurants.

COMMENT: When you factor in all the costs of short-term borrowing, is it really worth it?

COMMENT: You find lower prices online than at bricks-and-mortar stores, right? Wrong.

Will Foodstuffs locally-owned system mean it'll struggle to cope with online grocery shopping?

Customers at North Island stores of New Zealand's biggest supermarket chain will be able to order online from later this year.

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.

Easter trading legislation in New Zealand has been out of sync since July 1990, says Wanaka Chamber spokesman Alistair King.

Clothing retailer warned that a warm autumn is having an impact on sales in both Australia and New Zealand.

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.