Shell's New Zealand owners have ditched the global brand and are re-branding all its service stations Z Energy.

A US company which individually wrapped its prunes has beaten 100 others to earn the dubious title of worst packaging.

Big discounts on a lavish caviar brunch. A cooking and wine-pairing class at a knock-down price. Customised bouquets for Mother's Day from one of Manhattan's most exclusive florists.

Suddenly, grab-a-bargain websites are everywhere, with deep discounts on anything from burgers to overseas holidays.

Stores across the country are set to flout Easter trading laws by opening their doors to the public this weekend.

Errol Hotham is only 40, but has already spent half his life working for one of the Bay of Plenty's best-known retailers.

It's a great time to be shopping for electronics. But not many retailers are celebrating. Karyn Scherer reports.