Clothing retailer Kathmandu will cut up to 10 percent of its head office staff as it reviews its structure following disappointing financial results.

Most NZ shoppers say the imposition of GST won't deter them from shopping online.

International brand Tiffany & Co. says it will bring a new level of luxury jewellery to Auckland when it opens late next year.

Some overseas companies may simply give up selling products to New Zealand if they are forced to register for GST, experts say.

The company's NZ profit fell to A$903,000, compared to A$3.2 million a year earlier in what was a "challenging year".

Retail sales volumes edged up in the June quarter, missing expectations, as growth in online buying helped offset a slide in petrol purchases.

The founder of the Michael Hill International jewellery business, Sir Michael Hill, is stepping down to make way for his daughter Emma Hill to succeed him as chair.

Fergie now selling $60 juicer - which she credits for her weight loss - on shopping channel.

The electronics market has been characterised by vigorous competition and cheap imports driving down prices.

"I came out of school straight into this so I had to learn about design - self-taught design, and I'm a self-taught business person," she says.

The Government's move to extend GST to digital products is a common sense idea, says Alex Malley.

Wellington businesses, particularly listed companies, continue to struggle, writes Brian Gaynor.

Jean Jones is the third local clothing chain to hit the rocks since the start of the year and experts say apparel retailers face an uphill battle.

The owner of Jean Jones is in liquidation owing almost $1.8 million and only six of its 22 stores remain open.

A pizza company's drivers will be able to be tracked from the moment they leave the store to when they drop the pizza off at your door.

Competitive checkout operating requires speed, accuracy, mental precision and an unshakeable smile. Steve Deane finds it's harder than it sounds.

Kirkcaldie & Stains' sought out an offer from Australian department store chain David Jones to buy the ailing 152-year old Wellington department store, after suffering seven consecutive years of unprofitability, says chairman Falcon Clouston.

Great news for the New Zealand fashion scene, popular Spanish chain store, Zara, will be hanging on our racks for the first time this weekend.

From the the depths of an eating disorder, even the most harmless image, comment or interaction could trigger waves of self loathing and insecurity, writes Emma Gleason.

Shanton Fashions has been sold to a mystery buyer who wants to remain confidential.

Having staff who share the same appearance as customers may deliver a competitive advantage to retailers.

In hindsight, it's kind of crazy that Apple pulled off its unique store strategy - but clearly, it did.

Disruption is the better, sexier, more efficient and exciting way of doing things that are taken for granted, says Vend chief executive Vaughan Rowsell.

"Dior is too big an empire to take on." An Aucklander surnamed Dior has given up his fight with fashion giant Dior and changed the name of his business.

A decline in Michael Hill's biggest market of Australia was outweighed by gains in New Zealand, Canada and the US.

A New Zealand women's clothing chain, which has 16 stores around the country, has been put into receivership.

The average price for 2 litres of blue-top milk was $3.36 in June, down 9.4 per cent from its peak in November 2014.

The economy has started to slow, with confidence declining as dairy prices remain lower for longer.

A new survey has busted some myths about our lingerie shopping habits.