Shopping
Singles' Day: why it's becoming more popular here
Have you ever heard of Singles' Day? It's the biggest global shopping event - in 2018 it made $46 billion sales in one day. But it's generally unknown to Kiwis. Audio
Shoppers pull back spending on furniture, food and liquor
Lower interest rates don't seem to have tempted shoppers to open up their wallets. Audio
Vacant shops, falling sales challenge retail sector
Changing shopping habits and flat turnover in the retail sector is resulting in an increasing number of vacant shops. The most recent statistics from Retail NZ show turnover was sluggish in the second… Audio
Is it a mall? A living centre? Westfield Newmarket opens
The tills began ringing at what will be the country's largest mall, also known as a 'living centre'.
Forty stores opened their doors in the Westfield Newmarket in Auckland, with that number expected… Video, Audio
Mark Knoff-Thomas, drunk shopping phenomenon is not restricted to late night online purchases
Mark Knoff-Thomas, New Market Business Association CEO, speaks to Jim about a survey showing how many people shop while under the influence. Audio
'Planet Money': The Land of Duty Free
I've always been a bit of a sucker for the duty free shop at the airport. And I'm not alone...the global duty free market is worth an estimated US$70 billion a year and that's predicted to rise to… Audio
Shoppers warned not to splurge during Boxing Day sales
Consumer New Zealand is urging people to think carefully before going wild at Boxing Day sales.
Shopping habits
Men are more likely to shop online generally; 51 percent of online shoppers are blokes. Audio
James Blackwood: Saying 'bags not' to plastic
Campaigns on single-use plastic bags often target retailers but the Bags Not initiative is looking to change shoppers’ behaviour, as James Blackwood explains. Audio
Returning the unwanted to the online
Christmas is done, Boxing Day sales finished now it's time for another holiday tradition - returning that ugly jersey your aunt got you or those shoes that just don't fit no matter how hard you try.
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Extending a warranty: is it worth it?
Extended warranties can cost 10 to 20 percent of the purchase price of a product, but in most cases you're paying for rights you already have under the Consumer Guarantees Act. George Block of… Audio
The experience of shopping
The global food industry is in a state of revolution making it more challenging than ever before for retailers and manufacturers to stay one step ahead of shoppers' changing needs. Kathryn Ryan speaks… Audio
What's with those crazy Black Friday sales?
We've heard a lot about the shopping frenzy that is Black Friday but this year Singles Day on November 11 seemed to also be a thing people were talking about. It began in China... so why is it… Audio
Kathryn Wilson lets her shoes do the talking
Designer Kathryn Wilson has thoroughly tread the boards of the Kiwi footwear industry. She talks to Sonia Sly about her naïve passion launching a label 15 years ago, how bumps in the road serve as… Audio
Changing the game
What are the game-changers for fashion buyers and influencers? And why is Instagram booming in Asia? Sonia Sly chats to David Jones buying manager Teneille Ferguson and influencers Mary Seng and David… Audio, Gallery
Karen Walker: The changing tide of fashion
What does it take to run a global brand and continue to grow a business in a cluttered market? Karen Walker talks about the changing tides of fashion, the global marketplace and sleepless nights in an… Audio
Your on-line shopping footprint
On-line shopping is taking off and with it the amount of information revealed about you. Audio
Keeping NZ's heartland high streets healthy
Insight's presenter, Philippa Tolley heads to the shops to find out why bricks and mortar stores are doing so well, despite bleak predictions of an online shopping takeover. Audio
Consumer confidence drops ahead of Christmas
Consumer confidence has fallen ahead of the crucial Christmas spending period, although last month's earthquake has not had a huge impact on Wellington spending.
The Importance of Well Made Clothes
Courtney Sanders is a Melbourne-based Kiwi and co-founder of Well Made Clothes. She talks to Sonia Sly about setting up an online ethical clothing business and a movement towards slow fashion. Audio