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Shutdown begins for outdated Eftpos terminals

Retail therapy: Slow it down

We like it when fashion gets thoughtful, and clearly Miu Miu does too, bringing together some of fashion's top "thinkers" and influencers for their Miu Miu Musings salon events to discuss the state of fashion in an intimate environment.

Eftpos switch-off looms for hundreds of retailers tomorrow

Hundreds of retailers will be reduced to cash-only trading tomorrow as Paymark begins the process of disconnecting non-compliant eftpos terminals from its network.

<i>Jim Eagles</i>: Less bang for your Kiwi buck

Ombudsman Deborah Battell says her office has received complaints from travellers that paying in their home currency when using credit cards may actually cost them more.

Tricks to snare shopping 'zombies'

Wendyl Nissen: Temptation denied

Keeping it Kiwi

Far and wide: New Zealand's 'destination shops'

They're out of the way, but worth it. Diana Clement visits stores that are destinations in themselves.

<i>Peter Bromhead</i>: A birthday gift full of intrigue

With another birthday looming, I've been leaving my usual discreet notes on the caregiver's laptop, suggesting gift ideas for an ageing gentleman with the jaded palate of a prehistoric turtle.

More Albany mall stores reopen

Big players muscle in on the king of online coupons

Big discounts on a lavish caviar brunch. A cooking and wine-pairing class at a knock-down price. Customised bouquets for Mother's Day from one of Manhattan's most exclusive florists.

More Albany mall stores re-open after tornado

Canterbury retail sales bounce back: Paymark

Mother's Day gift ideas: Set to please

Here's a small selection of some of the good buys available in gift sets, and a few items that spell out their message of love loud and clear.

Retail therapy: Good as gold

Warehouse gets approval for building on Pah Rd site

Two shoppers yet to pay up

Editorial: Clash between temptation and moral principle