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

Shopping via mobile devices is on the rise in New Zealand, according to new research.

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.

NZ shoppers are some of the smartest and most budget-conscious in the world - with new consumer research showing locals favour quality over designer labels and brand imaging.

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.

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.

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

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.

Across the Ditch Peter Feeney relaxes in the fringes of Australia's food and culture capital and laps up the suburban lifestyle.