NZ food prices declined in August, as weaker prices for cheese, butter and fresh milk drove down the price of groceries.

After an enjoyable shopping experience last weekend, I feel compelled to write about the long-heralded death of retail. I don't believe retail is dead; it is just being redefined, with client service the key to its survival.

Countdown shoppers could in for a shock if they've beefed up their grocery buy to get more Disney dominoes.

Aussie surf label Quiksilver has collapsed and is filing for bankruptcy, according to media reports.

Reports of pushing, swearing and underhand tactics by desperate parents wanting to get their hands on full set for their children.

Lewis Road Creamery's new flavours of milk are being listed on Trade Me less than a week after going on sale.

If franchisees really can't make a buck without underpaying their employees why do they buy a 7-Eleven franchise?

Growing demand and a strong economy see number of outlets booming.

Kathmandu is sticking with its recommendation that shareholders reject the takeover offer from Briscoe Group.

A lack of shops in Auckland's growing and affluent north west is behind the push to build a big new mall.

Foley Family Wines said full-year operating earnings more than doubled on increased sales of bottled wine in Australia and New Zealand.

Kiwi e-commerce company Fishpond.co.nz has been fined $50k for selling a dog tracking device and a digital walkie talkie which could create safety risks.

There's nowhere to hide in a duopoly, as Ralph Waters has discovered to his cost.

Auckland's newest mall is a third of a kilometre long and at 2.7ha, will be the size of four rugby fields.

Clothing retailer Kathmandu will cut up to 10 percent of its head office staff as it reviews its structure following disappointing financial results.

Councils will be able to decide whether retailers can open on Easter Sunday.

If Australia's initiative works well enough, this country should be quick to follow suit.

Until November Apple had sold only US currency bonds but has since expanded its debt issuance to euros, yen, pounds and Swiss francs as well as Aussie dollars.

Some overseas companies may simply give up selling products to New Zealand if they are forced to register for GST, experts say.

The company's NZ profit fell to A$903,000, compared to A$3.2 million a year earlier in what was a "challenging year".

Amazon's CEO said he would have left the company if it was as bad as described in a recent New York Times article.

Contact Energy chief executive Dennis Barnes says the firm now has the chance to steer its own course.

Investigation into Amazon finds culture of fear where claims bosses push workers past breaking point and toilets breaks are regularly checked.

David Kirk and Rod Duke go head-to-head in the fight for the outdoor clothing retailer.

Retail sales volumes edged up in the June quarter, missing expectations, as growth in online buying helped offset a slide in petrol purchases.

The founder of the Michael Hill International jewellery business, Sir Michael Hill, is stepping down to make way for his daughter Emma Hill to succeed him as chair.

Briscoe Group boss Rod Duke is continuing to talk tough on his firm's plans to acquire Kathmandu, despite his offer being rejected by the retailer's board last week.

He leaves after less than 12 months with the ailing children's clothing chain.

The American retailing company has announced it will stop separating toys and bedding into girls' and boys' sections.