Every year, venture capitalist Mary Meeker puts a State of the Internet presentation together to show how the online world’s developments are affecting human behaviour and businesses. We trawled through the 2015 version to pick out the trends affecting retailers.
The Warehouse Group founder Stephen Tindall has topped Metro magazine’s list of the 50 most influential Aucklanders – ahead of Prime Minister John Key and international pop star Lorde.
So apparently the world has gone mad for buttons – you know, those irresistible round things you can’t help but push. Some of the world’s biggest websites and mobile apps are getting in on the action and luring shoppers in with tantalising “buy now” buttons.
Mobile shopping isn’t the way of the future – it’s happening right now. Contributor Leigh Stockton looks at how New Zealand retailers and their customers have adapted to mobile technology, and how those behind the curve can learn from the early adopters.
The CEO of retail specialist agency Hotfoot, Juanita Neville-Te Rito, reminds us that even if you put lipstick on a pig, it's still a pig.
In a sign of the changing times, vintage clothes no longer have to be sought after in just op shops. George Cherrie and Paris Mitchell are the creatives behind a new online store called the Mercantile. Artfully curated, it stocks clothing and interiors that all
The executive chairman of property, design and research specialist agency RCG, Paul Keane, talks about how changing times have affected Tauranga's retail precinct.
We applaud most companies for trying new things and being innovative, but for every tale of success, there’s a hit-and-miss. The Register takes a look at some of the failed ideas for new products and brand extensions.
Mat Wylie, CEO of Customer Radar, New Zealand's largest customer feedback company, talks about how social media and review sites are bringing out the critic in us all.
The ANZ Newmarket Business Excellence Awards finalists have been announced for 2015, which includes retail, hospitality and commercial companies. Michael Holmes Premium Eyewear, Glamour Boutique, Overland, Modes, I Love Ugly, Piccadilly shoes are among the finalists. The Register had a chat Glamour Boutique's (pictured) managing