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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Today I'm using my pen (computer actually) as a wand to defend Harry Potter. I know I wrote about Brian Tamaki a few weeks ago but

Total spending for the last week of November was up 1.1 per cent, but spending in Kaikoura, Wellington and Marlborough was down.

Kiwis rate travel much higher than buying possessions, according to a survey released by American Express

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.

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.

Department store Smith & Caughey's has today opened its annual Santa's Enchanted Forest grotto.

Follow these rules for Christmas shopping to make sure you stay out of debt.

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.

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.

Retail workers have taken to an anonymous internet forum to share secrets about their jobs they think will shock consumers.

Sales at Countdown supermarkets rose 1.9 per cent in the first quarter of the 2017 financial year.

A fashion app is letting you style yourself from the comfort of your own home. Auckland start up Wearit will today be available on iPhones for Kiwi blokes wanting fashion and style advice.Laura McGoldrick and Adam Cooper give it a go!

Kiwi Tiffany & Co fans will be greeted by both familiar and unique sights when they enter the iconic jewellers' New Zealand flagship today. The 430sqm Britomart store will open its doors a week earlier than originally planned. The Herald reported earlier this year Tiffany & Co would hit New Zealand shores in the first week of November.

Target's controversial decision to axe its popular toy sale cost the business $80m and saw overall sales drop 22 per cent.