Retail

An economist has warned that retail spending has fallen in rural regions, as the prospect of lower incomes takes its toll. Audio

Meanwhile, Jean Jones is the latest clothing chain to hit trouble. Audio

The owner of the Jean Jones and Platform clothing firms is in liquidation, owing about $1.8 million. Audio

Shares in the Kathmandu have surged 25 percent after Briscoe Group said it will launch a takeover bid for the adventure clothing and equipment retailer. Audio

The incoming acting chair of Veritas Investments says the company's examining whether it has all the skills it needs around the board table to run the food and drink investment concern effectively. Audio

Jobs at Shanton Fashions may be saved as the chain's liquidators negotiate with a potential buyer. Audio

International retailers are outpacing local merchants for online business, and the gap is expected to widen. Audio

'Made in China' - it's on the label of much of what we wear - but Victoria University Professor of Information Systems, Benoit Aubert, reckons that no matter what that label says, you will have no… Audio

Hallenstein Glasson's share price has jumped more than 5 percent in early trading, after reporting its first half net profit rose 40 percent. Audio

Online retail spending has picked up, rising 9 percent in the three months to February. Audio

Retail spending with debit, credit and charge cards declined a seasonally adjusted zero-point-4 percent in January, the third successive monthly fall. Audio

An influx of tourists with money to spend has helped boost the local economy in Nelson. Audio

Briscoe Group's managing director says there's been a dramatic change in consumer behaviour since the global financial crisis. Audio

An Australian-based analyst says Kathamandu isn't the only retailer to suffer from a slump in holiday sales in Australia, as others have also experienced a difficult season. Audio

Briscoe Group's managing director is expecting strong trading for the rest of the summer after a disappointing December. Audio

At least one retail analyst is cautiously optimistic about Hallenstein Glasson's fortunes, after a strong Christmas period prompted the Australasian clothing retailer to issue a profit upgrade. Audio

An analyst says the retailers hurting the most at the moment are those competing on price. Audio

Reports so far from retailers suggest it wasn't a great Christmas for them. Audio