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Anti-obesity campaigners slam Krispy Kreme's Auckland site
But community trust chief defends South Auckland premise

Alipay aims to boost Chinese tourism
There are 2,000 merchants offering Alipay purchases in New Zealand

Drive-through doughnuts! Krispy Kreme to open first NZ store
Doughnut lovers rejoice: Krispy Kreme will soon be available in New Zealand.

Why Amazon Go won't steal our jobs
The most likely outcome of new ventures like Amazon Go is higher standards of living.

Value of David Jones takes a $783m hit
Downturn and structural changes impacting Australian retail sector blamed

Boozed-up buyers: Aussies spending a fortune
All it takes is one too many drinks and an internet connection.

Kiwis face nationwide fan shortage
Retailers are struggling to keep up with demand for fans across the country

Fast fashion fall-out: Clothing banks struggling to cope
Clothing recyclers are finding it hard to keep up with changing fashion trends.

The end of Myers and David Jones?
Are department stores facing the end of an era as sales and share prices continue to fall?

Amazon products speak Te Reo Maori
Amazon is launching its Echo speaker in New Zealand, with a few Kiwi twists

Ikea may open small stores in NZ
The company has done some market research into launching small stores in New Zealand.

Fans, icecream and beer sales surge during hot summer
Overheated Kiwis are turning to old favourites to cool down.

Easter treats already on display in supermarkets
How soon is too soon to stock up on Easter eggs?

Retailer Forever New's digital revamp
Clothing brand Forever New is going through a revamp of its New Zealand operations.

Warehouse bosses' pay eats into earnings
The drop in earnings includes a significant accrual for a redesigned incentive programme.

What retailers can do to survive this year
Retailers need to adapt fast to change to stay afloat, retail consultants says.

ComCom tells online shoppers to be wary
Consumer watchdog has received 50 complaints about Lux International Sales since May 2016

Lululemon the future face of retail
Instore experiences will make all the difference for bricks and mortar retail, say experts

Spending growth cools in major NZ cities
Paymark says spending growth in Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury continued to slow.

How much Kiwis spend on their pets
The businesses cashing in on increased spending within the pet industry.

New Year sales: What's 'in store' for shoppers
Retailers are set to slash prices on popular big ticket items, such as electronics.

Is this the future of shopping?
There are downsides to shopping online ... will this new tactic improve things?

Leading questions: Warehouse boss Nick Grayston
The Warehouse Group CEO Nick Grayston talks summer downtime and retail issues.

Prices slashed for Boxing Day sales
Retailers are embracing Boxing Day sales, with many calling it the busiest day of the year

Boxing Day sales set to exceed last year
Kiwis are spending up large this Christmas and it is set to continue on Boxing Day.

Yesterday busiest shopping day of the year - so far
The tills were ringing yesterday as Kiwis spent up large.

'Nightmare' hotel: Couple charged extra for leaving bad review
The place looked pretty to Katrina Arthur and her husband... from the outside.

Shops gearing up for record year of Xmas shopping
As Paymark's Paul Brislen puts it, we are now officially in "spend mode".

North Islanders or South: Who are the biggest turkeys?
North Island and South Island shopping habits differ