New ZealandBooks and bling a hit as Kiwis spend bigKiwi shoppers are spending up large in the lead-up to Christmas, new figures reveal.20 Dec 12:02 AM
Banking and financeEftpos outage leaves shoppers in limboSome Westpac customers have been unable to use their Eftpos cards after an unscheduled outage in New Zealand this afternoon.19 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailChristmas: Seven malls, one day, one manFrom mall to shining mall, Steve Braunias goes on a journey through seven Auckland malls in one day in search of the spirit of Christmas.19 Dec 06:00 AM
BDBDEconomyConsumers still eyeing big-ticket itemsConsumer sentiment eased in December but remains well above its recent lows, according to the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence Index.11 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailChristmas spending kicks off stronglyThe latest statistics on volume transactions by pay-merchant Paymark reveal Christmas spending around the country has kicked off with a bang.10 Dec 11:00 PM
RetailKiwis still keen on in-store Christmas shoppingIt seems the bricks and mortar shopping experience is still the preferred option for Kiwis looking to do their Christmas shopping.09 Dec 12:25 AM
RetailKiwi Christmas considered too commercialAccording to Colmar Brunton's annual Christmas survey, more than 50 per cent of New Zealanders think the Kiwi Christmas is too commercial.08 Dec 04:55 AM
RetailToy seller turmoil over gender labelsToy sellers face greater social pressure to ditch gender-specific labeling and marketing, yet they do not want to cut into profits.06 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleOur ultimate online Christmas shopping guideYou can host a Christmas to savour without leaving the comfort of your home with our ultimate online shopping guide for the festive season.05 Dec 09:38 PM
New ZealandSwipe-card shoppers warnedSwipe-happy Christmas shoppers are being warned to stay vigilant against contact-less card thieves.05 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailAmericans expected to spend $34.2b on tech this holiday seasonWhen it comes to holiday shopping, tech products are once again at the top of wishlists across America.04 Dec 12:00 AM
RetailOnline retail spending up 9pcAccording to BNZ and Marketview's latest monthly report, online retail spending is up nine per cent compared to October last year, a slower growth rate than expected.02 Dec 08:20 PM
RetailCompany that got rid of all its managersZappos, an e-commerce platform, has 1,500 employees and no managers. Many are studying the company trying to find its strategy for success.01 Dec 09:30 PM
RetailKiwi shoppers smarter this ChristmasMore than half of Kiwis are saving and buying Christmas presents throughout the year to ease the pressures coming up to the festive season, a MasterCard survey revealed.01 Dec 01:50 AM
BusinessMost-searched-for Christmas giftsThe drones are yet to take over, but they're gaining popularity on the list of most-searched-for Christmas gift items on Trade Me.01 Dec 01:43 AM
RetailCyber Monday sales on set to break recordsIn some ways, it seems like Cyber Monday should have been no big deal for e-commerce this year.01 Dec 12:00 AM
RetailKiwis gripped by Black Friday feverNew Zealand may not celebrate Thanksgiving, but many Kiwis were yesterday giving thanks for cut-price goods as American-style Black Friday sales.27 Nov 06:00 PM
BusinessThe rise of the really-big-screen TVRetailers and experts say that customers participating in Black Friday are likely going to be looking for big-screens that are, well, bigger.25 Nov 10:00 PM
RetailYesshop signs deal with FoxtelYESSHOP, New Zealand's only TV shopping company, has signed a deal to broadcast on Australian channel, Foxtel, starting early next year.24 Nov 09:00 PM
RetailMark Powell: Legacy issue left for others to decideIt's mission mostly accomplished, Warehouse boss tells Holly Ryan.20 Nov 07:23 PM
RetailMalls in for super-sized renovationsA widespread makeover of Auckland's malls is gathering pace, with details emerging of plans for St Lukes, Downtown, Milford, Pakuranga and Sylvia Park.20 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessSupersized mall battleOwners of a popular Auckland shopping mall are trying to push through plans to almost double its size, without the public being able to have a say.20 Nov 04:00 PM
RetailFirst Reading Auckland cinema coming to AucklandNew Lynn's new eight-screen multiplex cinema complex is the first Reading complex to open in Auckland.03 Nov 11:10 PM
RetailFirst mall gets fairytale makeoverA four-storey-high movie screen and 740-seat restaurant precinct been revealed after the first peek into Auckland's biggest mall makeover of the year.23 Oct 04:00 PM
RetailShop window merges physical with digitalPassing customers are now able to shop using a touchscreen window display at Auckland retailer The Homestore.13 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleSpoiled for choice as silly season startsIs this the most expensive advent calendar in the country?03 Oct 08:46 PM
LifestyleH&M is coming - who should be next?Which international fashion retailer would you like to see next in New Zealand?26 Sep 08:30 PM
LifestyleMiddle-aged women most likely to be in debtMiddle-aged, middle-class women desperate to 'keep up with the Joneses' in their shopping habits are more likely to be in debt than any other group.23 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandNew super mall: shop till you dropConcept plans have emerged for a mega-mall at Takapuna's Shore City, topped by 360 apartments in 18-storey and 30-storey glass towers.04 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDRetailNew Westgate shops sold for $82.5mKiwi Property Group, has paid $82.5m for the Westgate retail centre in Auckland being developed by New Zealand Retail Property Group.01 Sep 11:10 PM
RetailWhy we need a monster mallA lack of shops in Auckland's growing and affluent north west is behind the push to build a big new mall.31 Aug 11:20 PM
Tax'Netflix tax' step in right directionThe government has announced plans to start collecting tax on online services including music, movies and e-books.18 Aug 12:29 AM
BusinessOnline GST by Christmas?Prime Minister John Key says a discussion document would be released this week on targeting offshore purchases.17 Aug 06:07 AM
