BDBDEconomyNZ consumer confidence extends slide in subdued Xmas lead-upNew Zealand consumers are feeling the heat of global economic conditions, with optimism falling for a fourth month in the lead-up to the important Xmas shopping period.09 Dec 12:45 AM
BDBDSmall BusinessElectronic card spending tapers off after Rugby World CupNew Zealanders wound back spending on credit and debit cards in November as the hangover from the Rugby World Cup spending binge set in a month before Christmas.08 Dec 10:45 PM
LifestyleThe secret life of the mallEver spent more at the shops than you really wanted to? Of course you have, but it might not be all your fault. Greg Dixon examines the subtle ways the giant shopping centres, retailers and even our brains persuade us to spend more than we mean to.05 Dec 10:30 PM
LifestyleEnd of the roll for shopping receiptsExperts are predicting paper receipts will be phased out and replaced with emails in the years to come. 05 Dec 09:00 PM
EconomyNo Rugby World Cup boom in latest card statsThere's no sign of any Rugby World Cup spend up in the latest electronic card statistics for September published this morning. 10 Oct 09:45 PM
LifestyleRetail therapy: Diary it<i>Viva</i> is delighted to announce "First Light - Fashion's Night Out" on Friday September 30, the first event in a year-long schedule of activities planned by the High Street Guild.20 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-Smith: Staff or management - where does responsibility lie?With World Cup fever riding high with our hospitality and tourism industry, I'd like to pose a timely forward thinking question18 Sep 09:30 PM
