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.

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.

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?

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.

Retailers are increasingly looking at new ways to counter a $1.3 billion bill every year in shoplifting crime.

COMMENT: The last chapter in Dick Smith saga has started, with Aussie discounter Kogan putting in the winning bid for the remnants of the dying empire.

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.