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Dick Smith failure: Too soon to know why

The administrators of failed electronic goods retailer Dick Smith said it was too early provide a view on why the electronics goods retailer collapsed.

'Nesting' move behind NZ retail boost

First Retail Group director Chris Wilkinson said strong property prices encouraged a culture of "nesting" in consumers.

NZ retail spending hits record high

New Zealanders spent a record $6b shopping in December, the highest ever monthly figure recorded by Statistics New Zealand.

Rise and fall of Dick Smith boss

It's been a dramatic rise and fall for Nick Abboud, the Dick Smith boss who entered the ranks of Australia's richest executives after the firm's sharemarket float.

Mitre 10 stores 'misled' union to prevent strike

Mitre 10 chair Dippie's Mega stores ordered back to negotiations after misleading union.

Dick Smith chief calls it quits

Nick Abboud steps down a week after the troubled electronics retailer collapsed.

Warehouse forecasts steep rise in first-half profit

Warehouse Group is forecasting a 15 percent to 21 percent lift in first-half net profit.

Consumer NZ warning on Dick Smith sale

Warning to shoppers to think carefully about purchasing products in a major online sale launched by the embattled electronics seller today.

Dick Smith staff face wait on future

The receivers of Dick Smith have told employees it may take six-to-eight weeks to determine if the consumer electronics chain can be sold.

Kiwis spent extra $397m this Christmas

Shoppers in Bay of Plenty and Auckland among the biggest spenders.

Why an Aussie mum quit six-figure job

When Kim Peirce quit her six-figure job to sell body scrubs from her kitchen, she took a huge leap into the unknown.

The 'worst toy idea ever'

A toy company is under fire for selling a toy car that is driven by live insects.

Bumper crowds hit Boxing Day sales

Bargain hunters swapped the beach for shopping malls yesterday as people took advantage of the Boxing Day sales.

Boxing Day sales: Shoppers swarm early

Kiwis daring to brave the traditional Boxing Day sales are likely to find themselves caught up in the hordes of others keen to grab a bargain today.

Boxing Day bargains: Where to go

Massive price slashes are expected for today's annual Boxing Day sale.

'It's madness out there'

While the last-minute shopping rush isn't over yet, Kiwis have already spent in excess of $147 million though the tills.

Ka-ching! $604m in sales and counting

Kiwis are flocking to the shops to spend up big. Figures released by Paymark show the electronic payments provider has had its biggest weekend this year.

NZ ready to spend big again

All the signs point to a bumper Christmas for retailers.