Retail
Gift card expiry dates are bad business - Consumer NZ
Shoppers are losing millions a year to businesses selling gift cards with expiry dates, and retailers should see them as bad for business, says the consumer watchdog.
MPs told to toe line on Easter trading changes
National MPs have been told to vote in favour of changes to Easter trading laws, despite some of them being openly opposed to it.
An ode to the shopping trolley
An ode to the shopping trolley; its past, its present and its future. With Zachary Crockett, Matt McKeown, Murray Siple, Henry Harris-Burland and Peter Griffin. Video, Audio, Gallery
Briscoe Group profit up at least a third
Strong sales over the past few months are expected to drive Briscoe Group's first net half profit up by more than 32 percent.
Administrators appointed to Valleygirl, Temt
Administrators have been appointed to clothing firms Valleygirl and Temt.
Heart of Dunedin to pump new life into George Street
Retailers in Central Dunedin are launching a new business group tonight to push for more attention and spending on the city's main shopping strip. Audio
Briscoe Group sees 1st quarter sales rise 11 percent
The sporting goods and homewares retailer, Briscoe Group, says its first quarter sales are off to a strong start. Audio
Brierley's Mercantile ups offer for shell of Kirkcaldies
Sir Ron Brierley has raised his offer for what's left of Wellington's former posh shop Kirkcaldie and Stains. Audio
Last days for Dick Smith's NZ stores
Failed electronics retail chain Dick Smith's remaining stores will be shut by the end of next week, its receivers have confirmed.
Kathmandu eyes overseas for growth but says it won't be easy
The listed outdoor clothing retailer, Kathmandu, says it is aiming to build up its international presence, but says overseas is a tough market to crack. Audio
Environment Minister speaks on water debate
Environment Minister Nick Smith joins Checkpoint live from Christchurch ahead of a public meeting discussing who owns New Zealand's water. Audio
Maori call for clarity on water rights
Iwi leaders have been trying to get clarity over water rights and water ownership for decades, including as part of Treaty settlements. Waikato-Tainui chairman Rahui Papa joins Checkpoint. Audio
Regional council CEO weighs in on water debate
Should corporations pay to use - and sell - New Zealand's tap water? South Waikato District Council CEO Craig Hobbs joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Raeward stores
In Dunedin a proposed Dunedin supermarket specialising in fresh food with a market atmosphere has got the thumbs down. Audio
Retail sales rise 1.2% in fourth quarter
Consumers appear to be in a DIY mood with consumer spending rising in December quarter. Audio
Future of Shopping
Head of Massey University's retail programme Associate Professor Jonathan Elms on the future of retail and shopping: which stores will stay, which will go, the influence of the internet, consumer… Audio
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.