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Hamster does everything except poo
A toy craze that has swept the world will hit New Zealand on Monday in the form of a cheeky, interactive rodent.
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Darkest before dawn for retailers
The woes of three well-known chains show the pain isn't over yet, writes Maria Slade.
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Retail Therapy: Seafood and eat it
If you haven't got your tickets for the Auckland Seafood Festival already, hurry.
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Accent on fun and games as Kiwis look to a brighter year
Good food and electronics are among the top luxury items Kiwis will spend their spare cash on in the next six months.
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Frenetic festive spend up give retailers huge boost
Kiwi shoppers made more than a million purchases yesterday, giving retailers a boost after last year's recession-hit Christmas.
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Christmas spending down this year
The economists at Westpac have spotted a clear downward trend in expenditure on gifts.
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Consumers face reality check
Consumer confidence slipped a little in the December quarter but remained mostly positive.
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Beware of the Christmas spending hangover
The New Year could bring a significant rise in the number of Kiwis facing debt stress.
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The Christmas presents dreams are made of
US retailer Neiman Marcus is famous for its annual list of extravagant Christmas gift suggestions - and this year is no exception.