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South Island will also get an Ikea after Auckland megastore opens
Ikea's global CEO has confirmed the first store will open in Auckland.
Can IKEA survive in the New Zealand market?
IKEA set to open up shop in NZ but do we have the population to sustain its business?
Local Focus Waste Free Hack 2: Don't buy packaging
Take your containers and buy bulk. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Changes in store for shoppers from January 1
Single-use bags will be gone from all major supermarkets in days.
Amazon advertises for NZ staff - but it's not what you might think
Multinational giant after Auckland and Wellington staff.
Boxing Day sales go down a treat in the North Island
More than 70,000 people through the doors of New Zealand's biggest mall on Boxing Day.
Why do sales make us irrational?
Right after getting Christmas presents, many of us will head out today to buy even more.
From All Whites footballer to captain of $2 billion company
Former All White leading $2 billion retail company Allbirds has sights set on a NZ store.
Ho ho ho-hum: Xmas spending barely up on last year
Paymark blames flat spending growth on Black Friday.
Wakachangi started as a joke, now it sells 10,000 cases a week
Comedian Leigh Hart talks about why he started his own beer brand.
Preparing for Christmas an all-year operation for toy importers
New Zealand's largest toy distributor prepares for Christmas well in advance.
Why Xmas shopping frustration could become a thing of the past
AI is going to change the way stores are stocked.
Diana Clement: Last-minute Xmas gifts
COMMENT: 'Twas the night before Christmas and you still haven't bought everything.
Last minute grocery grab: What we put in our Christmas trolley
Here are the last minute items most likely to end up in your trolley Christmas Eve.
Mega-mall to get even bigger? Sylvia Park owner's $25m land grab
Sylvia Park's owner pays $25m for a nearby site.
Woman's revenge on 'terrible' customer
Rude customer got into argument over 50 cent ornament, but worker had the perfect payback.
Twelve ways of Christmas credit card debt
COMMENT: Here are 12 ways to manage your money more wisely this summer.
Man orders e-scooter online, gets spark plug
The top executive was caught out by the scam while shopping for a present for his kids.
Meri Kirihimete: Amazing Kiwi-made items to gift this Christmas
Looking to shop local this year? We've got you covered.
LED, fibre-optic Christmas trees and wreaths recalled
Recall notice warns overheating transformers are unsafe and can cause fires.
Taco Bell details: When, where first stores will open
Restaurant Brands set to roll out fast-casual Taco Bell restaurants in New Zealand.
Christmas spending rush yet to come, analysts say
Paymark figures shows shopping spending dipped in the first week of December.
Richlister Ben Gough buys into coffee brand Mojo
Coffee brand Mojo is now part-owned by Ben Gough and investment firm LJ Partnership.
The Interview: Daniel Bracken takes charge at Michael Hill International
Michael Hill International's new chief executive had grand plans for jewellery retailer.
Spending Xmas with Trump one option for book fans
Biographies and political non-fiction are expected to be popular stocking fillers.
Wrapped up: many Kiwis already done with Xmas shopping
And electronics are top of the Christmas wish list for most.
Recall issued for chocolates sold at The Warehouse, New World and Pak'nSave
The chocolates pose a risk to those with peanut allergies.
$5 note trick to save $1900
If you have a fiver in your wallet you might want to think about not spending it.
Hawkesby: Who says you have to wear shoes to go shopping?
COMMENT: At what point is it discriminatory to ask someone to put shoes on?
Shoe-less woman ejected from mall
The guard warned her she could only return if she put some shoes on.
Kids' clothing company hit with $50,000 fine
Goodwear Limited has been fined $50,000 for selling unsafe children's wear.
Black Friday spending smashes Boxing Day
New Zealanders spent $442 million over the Black Friday weekend.