New Zealand retail spending on electronic cards fell in November, amid disruption from the Kaikoura earthquake.

Two kids given their dream job of testing Christmas toys have made their definitive lists of the best gifts.

A virtual shopping service to help Kaikoura's quake-hit retailers is flourishing.

Online retail, IT security and sports administration are tipped to boom over the next five years.

Check when to send your letters, cards, parcels and presents to loved ones in time for Christmas.

As shoppers hit the mall before Christmas, Westfield is pulling out all the stops to entice consumers in.

The most-gifted piece of apparel during the holidays? Sweaters? Nope. Scarves? No. Ties or hats? Not those either. Socks.

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Meet the wealthy Chinese fuelling a "significant uptake" in luxury shopping sales in Australia.

Competition in Japan's online shopping market is intensifying.

Lower Hutt shoppers won't be vying for a car park at Queensgate or the CBD this Christmas season, thanks to a free weekend shuttle service.

They could be the cause of tears this Christmas, for the kids who didn't get them and for the parents who couldn't get their hands on them. Join Bernadine Oliver-Kerby for all you need to know about this global sensation.

Shoppers are outraged after a popular stationary company has made products with uncensored swear words.

Luxury jeweller said sales have suffered at its flagship 5th Ave store amid security precautions for its location next to Trump Tower.

The Warehouse board told shareholders an impairment of goodwill in its financial services business is "highly likely".

Tristram Clayton speaks to NZ Herald business reporter Holly Ryan on Black Friday and how big it has begun. The American shopping frenzy known as Black Friday is considered the start of the US Christmas shopping season with retailers offering up a dizzying array of special offers and big discounts. Now the tradition has become an integral part of our own pre-Christmas spend-up.

Retail specialists reveal how to get the best deal when making your next purchase.

New Zealanders get to airports early and spend close to $100 when they shop at duty free outlets

After just over two years on store shelves, children's toy Shopkins has become a huge business.

One of the car park buildings at Lower Hutt's Queensgate shopping centre has been found to have suffered structural damage in Monday's 7.8 magnitude quake.

Here's how Australian pharmacist Danielle Di Pilla is making millions selling her goat soap around the world.

Trump companies are already seeking to use their presidential prominence to boost their private fortunes.

The Herald has put together the ultimate silly season planning guide to get you to the big day with the minimum of fuss.

Warehouse increased first-quarter sales across all its brands ahead of the key Christmas trading period.

China's biggest day of shopping has kicked off with big name stars, and retailers are cashing in.

The nation's tourism boom drove up retail spending and demand for restaurants, takeaway shops, and accommodation.

I'm not interested enough to want to spend the time understanding how loyalty schemes work.

Pumpkin Patch's receivers have taken the razor to the failed children's wear retailer's Australian stores.

Hundreds of teenagers queued on Wellington's Lambton Quay this morning for the opening the city's first Topshop and Topman.