Year 6 children at Willowbank School don't just know their brands - they know which brands go with each sport, age group and gender.

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.

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.

Kiwis love discount vouchers. And June 1 is the start of the current year for anyone who has bought an Entertainment Book. These are chunky books full of tear-out discount vouchers.

Bright idea over drinks has bloomed into chain of stores.

Cosmetics and beauty products cost most women a small fortune. Those tiny tubes of magic come with prices inverse to their weight.

Retail sales slowed in the first quarter as the long, hot summer sapped consumers' appetite to buy more clothing.

The Black Caps play England at Lord’s this week. Simon Wood has the inside edge on the home of cricket.

Looking for ways to get "as new" electrical goods without paying full price? Don't want to risk buying second-hand on Trade Me? Then try "refurbished" items.

After a week-long holiday relaxing in the Far North, Chloe Johnson panics when she tries to buy skincare products online and discovers the card is missing from its usual home inside her wallet.

Banks and police are trying to stay ahead of wily credit card fraudsters - but as long as banks mail pre-activated cards, the problem will persist.

Kiwis are increasingly buying from overseas. It's not great for our retailers, but it's a fact of life.

The number of people making online purchases had increased by 11 per cent since 2009.

Online sellers are paying an extra $39 to have their listings feature for just a couple of hours on the Trade Me homepage. And some of them say the way the "homepage feature" option is described when a new listing is loaded is misleading.

Rainbow Springs is great for a family 'splash out', says Dionne Christian.

Kiwis are increasingly becoming "convenient consumers" as they choose to shop and watch TV when it suits them.

Gemma Shields can't remember the last time she bought clothes in a store.

Outlet malls often have great bargains. If you're lucky, you can find branded goods for 50 to 70% off the normal retail price.