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
BusinessOnline GST jump tipped for TuesdayA Govt decision on imposing GST on more online shopping is expected to be made today, with the details made public on Tuesday.17 Aug 01:50 AM
BusinessPackages delivered to your work?Most Kiwis shop online, but where do you get your parcels delivered to?14 Aug 12:44 AM
Lifestyle'Most of our shoplifters are rich'Staff at upmarket US stores say the people most likely to help themselves to a five-finger discount are wealthy, thrill-seeking customers.10 Aug 10:30 PM
OpinionAlex Malley: 'Netflix tax' - adjusting to digital disruptionThe Government's move to extend GST to digital products is a common sense idea, says Alex Malley.09 Aug 09:26 PM
RetailThe end of haggling over car prices?Haggling seems as much a part of car shopping as the test drive. But Lexus is plotting to get rid of it.06 Aug 10:25 PM
TravelIt's a mall world in the PhilippinesFrom church services to Zumba classes, Filipino shopping malls offer everything.03 Aug 03:32 AM
BusinessWhy online shoppers may soon pay moreNews of a big cut to the GST threshold on online purchases for New Zealand shoppers could be just days away.31 Jul 03:00 AM
RetailHiring for the 'right look' influences shoppersHaving staff who share the same appearance as customers may deliver a competitive advantage to retailers.25 Jul 01:59 AM
LifestyleDior vs Dior battle out of fashion"Dior is too big an empire to take on." An Aucklander surnamed Dior has given up his fight with fashion giant Dior and changed the name of his business.18 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessBig spenders snub flashy logosA growing number of wealthy shoppers prefer to shell out for unique pieces instead of highly recognisable handbags.16 Jun 01:33 AM
BusinessWal-Mart aims to change grocery shoppingWal-mart has made moves to solve the problem of online shoppers waiting too long to get their goods.06 Jun 12:00 AM
BusinessAmazon debuts free shipping on small goodsAmazon.com is introducing free shipping on thousands of popular, smaller items, without requiring a minimum order.03 Jun 10:10 PM
BusinessJet vs Amazon: who wins?Jet.com is making shoppers an ambitious and potentially industry-shaking pledge: It promises the lowest prices online.09 May 12:00 AM
RetailOnline shopping growth beats physical storesOnline retail spending continues to grow, with March spending up 11 per cent on the previous year.01 May 01:15 AM
RetailPumpkin Patch tops Oz shopper surveyPumpkin Patch rated the highest for customer satisfaction among clothing and sport stores.29 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: We all profit from Easter shopping banCustomarily, retailers who flout the Easter trading laws have been content to quietly pocket their profits. But this year was different.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarning on web shops after gripesA New Zealand-based online clothing store has come under fire from users who claim the products are poor quality, often the wrong size, and take too long to ship.03 Apr 04:00 PM
RetailStores still appeal in an online worldOnline retail is a growing trend but a new survey shows younger consumers still want the experience of a store.26 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDo you support Govt plans to charge GST on all online purchases?Prime Minister John Key says it is inevitable the cost of online shopping will go up as GST is charged to more goods and services. Is this a good idea?17 Mar 01:49 AM
RetailHigh dollar doesn't equal bargainThe New Zealand dollar is trading near a record high against the Australian currency but that doesn't necessarily mean bargains for shoppers, a consumer expert says.25 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldJeb Bush's wife's shopping spree causes setbackJeb Bush's planned campaign for the Republican presidential nomination has suffered a setback with revelations that his wife Columba spent $42,311 in a single day on jewellery including a Bulgari diamond bracelet.23 Feb 09:26 PM
RetailThe new big challenge for retailIf you're like most shoppers, it is likely that you do plenty of research before opening your wallet.11 Feb 11:10 PM
RetailLower petrol prices offset spending in JanuaryRetail spending charged to electronic cards fell 0.4 per cent last month, its third monthly decline in a row, as lower prices at the pump offset increased spending elsewhere.11 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionConsumer Watch: Flash deals for loyal shoppersAs the battle for the discretionary dollar heats up, loyalty schemes are rapidly evolving, providing retailers with screeds of data about customers.31 Jan 08:22 PM
RetailLynn Mall expansion gets under wayWork started this week on the $36 million expansion of New Zealand's first shopping mall.08 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleBlow the sales, let's partyBig Boxing Day sales may be a thing of the past for Kiwi shoppers. Paymark statistics released yesterday show we spent more on New Year's Eve than on Boxing Day.03 Jan 04:00 PM
CompaniesOnline Xmas spending will continueKiwi Christmas shoppers have spent $170 million more this month than at the same time last year and retailers are hoping the splurge will continue on Christmas Day online.23 Dec 04:00 PM
