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Retail therapy: Lighting the way
Mecca Cosmetica has become the New Zealand stockists of Diptyque, the cult French candlemaker.
2degrees unveils retail chain
Mobile phone company 2degrees' first retail store will open tomorrow in Auckland's Sylvia Park, with plans for other stores in the works.
Fashion's crystal ball
Australian retail analyst Robert Buckingham is in New Zealand to share his insights on global fashion trends.
Complaints roll in to watchdog on GST-rip offs
More than 30 people have complained to the Commerce Commission that businesses are using GST as an excuse to charge higher prices.
Fireworks greet opening of China Town
Hundreds celebrated the opening of a little piece of China in Auckland, accompanied by fireworks and a lion dance ceremony.
Retailers holding back on some rises as GST hits
Retailers are walking a tightrope between driving away customers and bearing heavier GST costs from tomorrow.
Pay now or pay later - GST in supermarkets
The country's two supermarket giants have taken different approaches to dealing with the rise in GST, which comes into effect tomorrow.
In her shoes
Gill South talks to four women about their love of beautiful footwear, and gains tips on how to indulge.
More and less as the tax rules change
Most Kiwis will get more money in their pockets from Friday, when the Government's tax cuts take effect.
St Lukes mall expansion on hold
A decision on a plan to double the size of Auckland's St Lukes shopping centre has been deferred after angry reactions from local residents.
<i>Mark Irving:</i> Poor service? Poor advertising
I've always thought there's a bit of a correlation between good customer service and good advertising.
Shoppers slow return to Christchurch CBD
Business owners in central Christchurch are anxious about their shops being sealed away from customers behind cordons a week after the earthquake.