Food prices fell in May, snapping two months of gains, as cheaper tomatoes and potatoes brought down the price of fresh produce.

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New Zealanders cut their retail spending on credit and debit cards for the first time in 13 months in May.

I recently learned of a personal shopping phenomenon hugely popular in China which, according to the Sydney Morning Herald, is "leading Australia's retail drive".

Australian clothing retailer Sportscraft has been left red-faced and fined by the consumer watchdog over a mistake on this receipt.

Nikesays it will suffer "irreparable harm" if a promising middle-distance runner refuses to compete while wearing its iconic swoosh.

Australian retail, a gourmet grocer, another retail floor, big seismic upgrade and apartments are possible for Takapuna's Shore City.

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British high street store BHS is to close down after 88 years in business with the loss of up to 11,000 jobs.

NZ Merino has signed a five-year, $45 million deal to supply fine wool to Italian luxury fabric manufacturer Successori Reda.

David Jones will open its Wellington store on July 28 on the site where the legendary Kirks once operated.

COMMENT: Not talking about money with your kids is like not talking about sex. Avoiding it is not a great option.

An unseasonably warm autumn has left a surplus of winter goods and produce sitting on the shelves despite prices being slashed to as much as 50 per cent off.

COMMENT: Len Ainsworth started making poker machines more than 60 years ago to subsidise his dental equipment business.

Prices have been slashed at Auckland's only downtown shopping mall as retailers try to get rid of their stock this week before the centre closes after 41 years.

New Zealand shirt and suit chain Nicholas Jermyn is in the hands of voluntary administrators, who have already shut two stores.

"Serious systematic failures" in used-car market, says regulator.

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First quarter sales volumes rose at the slowest pace for three quarters.

Sales are dropping at Macy's stores nationwide, which likely means rough times ahead for other retailers.

The country's largest listed retailer says it is on track to meet its forecast annual profit.

Spending on credit and debit cards rose in April, driven by an increase for accommodation, hotels, restaurants and takeaway food.

The executive director of the new website said New Zealanders can expect an improved range of products.

Dick Smith site relaunched with a sale to celebrate, but deals are limited on New Zealand site.

You know Dick Smith is desperate to get rid of absolutely everything when it describes a cardboard cutout of Redfoo as a "priceless collector's item".

Where have all the souvenir and convenience stores gone? Big stores are pushing them out of Queen Street.

Fashion app entrepreneur Jessica Wilson always had high aspirations for her business but the speed of her expansion into China has taken her by surprise.