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Services sector gathers steam in April
New Zealand's services sector picked up pace in the last month, led by new orders.
Retail sales slump after Cup boost
New Zealand retail sales fell in the first three months of the year as people reined in spending on supermarket and grocery items after a Rugby World Cup spend-up.
Electronic card spending up in April
Retail spending using debit and credit cards rose in April.
Countdown launches iPhone shopping app
Countdown is offering customers a free iPhone shopping application.
Spending down as Kiwis enjoy April holidays
A combination of three national holidays, and five Sundays and Mondays in April saw spending decline.
Kiwi burgers fuel Middle East
Local burger chain BurgerFuel is tapping into the rising wealth of a volatile region with a taste for fast food.
Web-based retail sales tipped to peak
Online shopping will reach a saturation point of around a fifth of the entire market, say retail researchers.
Weet-Bix war could leave sour taste
Food manufacturing giant Sanitarium risks tarnishing its brand image through its dispute with a South Island shopkeeper.
Payless chain enters receivership but trades on
Plastics retail chain Payless has gone into receivership.
Three Black Fridays Hell of a bonus
A triple-hit of Black Fridays this year is a boon for Hell Pizza.