Dirty deals targeted by Commerce Commission and Consumer NZ
The Commerce Commission began enforcing the new unfair contract terms provisions of the Fair Trading Act on Tuesday, giving no grace period for businesses.
Smart Barbie that records children’s conversations raises privacy concerns
Traditional, silent toys may be a thing of the past, as Mattel has announced the world’s first interactive Barbie doll - Hello Barbie.
How to create a buzz around a shop opening: Kiehl’s Britomart
With Topshop’s hugely successful opening on Queen St last Thursday (think lines down the road days after the shop had officially opened) we cast our eyes elsewhere to other successful shop launches. L’Oreal Luxe general manager, Louise von Sierakowski, talks about the launch of Kiehl’s
St Bernard dogs rescue dying mobile devices instead of people at SXSW
St Bernard rescue dogs have been given smartphone battery packs instead of brandy barrels at this year’s SXSW.
New Countdown planned for Waiheke Island
Progressive is building a new Countdown supermarket on Waiheke Island next year.
Pineapple Heads crowdfunds its shares to expand its team
Kids skincare and hairstyling products company Pineapple Heads is selling company shares on PledgeMe to expand its team. It plans to include two sales representatives and a digital accounts manager.
Retail industry leads New Zealand’s fastest quarterly growth since 2007
Statistics New Zealand's quarterly figures show encouraging growth in New Zealand's economy led by retailers.
UPDATED: Cotton On staff told to be fun and “keep it real” or face getting fired
In a demonstration of buzzwords gone wrong, a copy of Cotton On’s code of conduct leaked to Melbourne newspaper The Age says staff are required to be fun and “keep it real.” Failing to do so could result in getting fired, as it doesn’t meet
Newmarket Business Association steps up efforts to tackle crime
The Newmarket Business Association (NBA) has announced it is doubling the number of CCTV security cameras placed in its central Auckland suburb to fight theft in the area.
PM takes a stand on overseas online shopping, says adding GST is “inevitable”
Prime Minister John Key has said he plans to tighten GST rules around shopping overseas online, as currently, GST on online overseas items under $400 is generally not charged. Retailers such as Nick Paulsen, owner of Clash Boutique, are pleased the government is levelling the