Women's clothing chain unable to find a buyer.

Profits are up at Briscoe Group - but Kathmandu shareholders solidly rejected its takeover offer.

NZ food prices declined in August, as weaker prices for cheese, butter and fresh milk drove down the price of groceries.

After an enjoyable shopping experience last weekend, I feel compelled to write about the long-heralded death of retail. I don't believe retail is dead; it is just being redefined, with client service the key to its survival.

Countdown shoppers could in for a shock if they've beefed up their grocery buy to get more Disney dominoes.

Aussie surf label Quiksilver has collapsed and is filing for bankruptcy, according to media reports.

Reports of pushing, swearing and underhand tactics by desperate parents wanting to get their hands on full set for their children.

If franchisees really can't make a buck without underpaying their employees why do they buy a 7-Eleven franchise?

Growing demand and a strong economy see number of outlets booming.

Kiwi Property Group, has paid $82.5m for the Westgate retail centre in Auckland being developed by New Zealand Retail Property Group.

A lack of shops in Auckland's growing and affluent north west is behind the push to build a big new mall.

Foley Family Wines said full-year operating earnings more than doubled on increased sales of bottled wine in Australia and New Zealand.

There's nowhere to hide in a duopoly, as Ralph Waters has discovered to his cost.

Auckland's newest mall is a third of a kilometre long and at 2.7ha, will be the size of four rugby fields.

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 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.

He leaves after less than 12 months with the ailing children's clothing chain.

The American retailing company has announced it will stop separating toys and bedding into girls' and boys' sections.

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.