Fancy the chance to try new, free beauty products and tell the world what you think of them?

If you're anything like me, you can't get in and out of a supermarket without spending twice as much as you planned.

I am concerned that loyalty schemes, such as the Farmlands card, result in consumers who are not members being disadvantaged.

The internet is awash with great wine deals. Google "buy wine online" and you'll be hit with pages and pages of offers.

When I bought a USB charger, the shop said if there were any problems they would replace it, but not refund my money. I thought this was odd. And it broke the first time I used it. What are my rights here?

The debate over GST on international purchases is raging in retail. Ask any cycle shop owner and you'll get an impassioned speech on the subject.

At least one retailer in Devonport is blaming the downturn in her business on British immigrants.

Want a break from the kids on your family holiday? Danielle Wright discovers kids clubs in Fiji.

Everywhere you look are Chinese and other Asian supermarkets that offer competitive prices on fruit, veg, meat, seafood, rice, soy sauce and hundreds of other products.

Editorial: Rarely can a government-appointed taskforce have had the wind taken out of its sails quite so comprehensively.

Three stylish women, frequent visitors to France, share their favourite Parisian haunts.

Bad eyesight can prove to be expensive. A friend just spent $1,500 on a pair of glasses.

Luxury steps up to new high-tech levels at a renowned Hong Kong institution.

Kris Shannon and Andrew Koubaridis get suited and booted in China.

I shop online as much as I can. It saves time, hassle, petrol and sometimes money. Yet, in my opinion, New Zealand is poorly served for online shopping.

Kiwis spend $1.6 billion on their pets annually. We pamper our pooches more than our grandparents ever could have imagined.

Once upon a time headphones were boring. Now they're to die for. Any self-respecting gamer or music-lover probably owns several sets.

If you expect a bargain from pop-up shops, you might be out of luck. Pop-up shops have become popular over recent years, particularly around Christmas as retailers cash in on people looking to spend.

Gourmet supermarkets are becoming more popular in the Auckland region. Shoppers looking for quality produce, artisan products, and obscure ingredients are flocking to Nosh Food Market, Farro Fresh and smaller delis.

Kiwi shoppers have the foulest mouths when rating products online, a global survey has found.

Have you ever bid "too much" for something on Trade Me? You're not alone.

Intimate lingerie, wedding dresses and adult toys are three of the most popular buys for Kiwi women shopping online, a new survey has revealed.