A new service lets people anonymously share their Spotify and iTunes music with their favourite bars, cafes and shops. Will it be music to business' ears, or out of tune with today's trends?

After battling requests for a line of shoes made for kids, Allbirds has given the punters what they desire and launched a limited edition children's footwear range called Smallbirds. And in the spirit of creative overachieving, co-founder Joey Zwillinger has written a children's picture book

Mitre 10’s online sales grew by 48 percent last year. The hardware chain’s focus on ecommerce is just one of the initiatives that’s contributed to a year-on-year revenue bump of 9.8 percent in its latest annual results.

Few retailers can boast more loyal and passionate repeat customers than independent bookstores. There’s just something about bookstores that inspires a sense of community. This week, bookstores are set to celebrate their place in New Zealand shoppers’ hearts on NZ Bookshop Day, Saturday October 28.