Retail
Pop of the Shops
Yadana Saw looks into the science behind in store music and the people who are responsible for what we hear in shops, cafes and gyms around the country. Audio
Strong Christmas spending "fantastic"
A manager at a major shopping centre says New Zealanders have spent strongly across the board this Christmas. Audio
Two bumper days in a row for the shops
The busiest shopping day of the year is drawing to a close but not before surpassing last Christmas's figures. Audio
Christmas customers keeping cautious
Shoppers are spending more than last year, but a research poll indicates nearly one in three people plan to spend less than they did last Christmas.
Kirkcaldie's Christmas farewell
Farewells are never easy, but after 152 years in business it's time for Kirkcaldie and Stains to say goodbye. It's a store that has maintained many of its traditions, including the reintroduction of a… Audio
Data reveals slight rise in retail spending
Retail spending has nudged up, while consumers are swiping their cards more. Audio
Online retail sees big slowdown in spending on electronics
The rate of growth in online retail spending stumbled in October, as international purchases slowed substantially, while domestic merchants saw a slight gain in market share. Audio
Strong retail sales driven by cars
Consumer spending has rebounded strongly in the three months ended September after a soft patch driven vehicle sales, according to official data.
Retail property investor strides to profit
Stride Property's first half profit is up nearly a third over the year earlier and it expects further increases in the second half.
E-card retail sales flat in October
Retail sales using electronic cards were flat in October on the previous month, with a rise in spending on food offset by falls in petrol sales and goods such as appliances and furniture.
Bargain-hunters unsure of purchases after Harvey Norman bungle
Hundreds of bargain hunters are waiting to see if they'll get to keep their purchases after a huge Harvey Norman bungle. Consumer New Zealand Chief Sue Chetwin says Harvey Norman should honour the… Audio
The Warehouse sees big potential for new finance business
The Warehouse is expecting big things from its new financial services business, which is expected to launch before the end of the year.
Retailer adds glitter to Wellington's Golden Mile
The impending arrival of Australian retailer David Jones to Wellington is set to revitalise Wellington's so-called Golden Mile on Lambton Quay.
Demand for retail space heats up
Demand for prime retail space in Auckland and Wellington is heating up. Audio
Woodhouse changes tune on Easter trading
The Workplace Relations Minister, Michael Woodhouse, has changed his tune on Easter Sunday trading after previously opposing letting shops open their doors on the holiday. Audio
Easter Trading
The Easter Trading laws are going to be loosened. We talk to Maxine Gay of FIRST Union about what this means for workers in the retail sector. Audio
Tourist towns happy with Easter trading plan
Relaxing Easter Sunday trading laws will remove inconsistencies that allow some towns to trade while preventing others, retailers say. Audio
Govt to change Easter Sunday trading laws
The Government has announced it will change the law to allow councils to decide whether retailers can open on Easter Sunday. Audio
TradeMe and insurance
Why are retailers getting into selling insurance and is this good for the customer? The Panel asks business reporter Richard Meadows. Audio
Retailer wants to take the paint gun approach
A Huntley shop owner wants to fire a water gun laced with dye at people who are stealing from her. We talk to the CEO of the Retailers Association about the cost of shoplifting on business owners. Audio
