Australian independent customs clearance brokerage Platinum Freight Management has opened its first permanently staffed international office in Auckland, and is targeting Kiwi retailers with a range of special offers.
Melbourne called on fashionistas to make it the number one retail destination in Australia by creating Melbourne Spring Fashion Week last year. The event generated tens of thousands of likes and mentions across social media. We hear from the two men behind the event about
Many companies are encouraging their staff to take better care of themselves by introducing corporate wellness programmes. Depending on who you talk to, the business benefits are either worryingly opaque, or as clear as a warm summer’s day. Editor Sarah Dunn learned more at AUT's
The executive chairman of property, design and research specialist agency RCG Paul Keane discusses what's going on at Pumpkin Patch, and tips other retail groups which may be in decline.
New Zealand plastics fabrication company Sistema Plastics Ltd says it’s well on the way to becoming a global brand, and is strengthening its position in Canada and the US with a new partnership.
Red Bull has joined forces with the Vodafone Warriors to produce a specially designed Red Bull can. The custom-made can commemorates the 20-year anniversary of the Warriors and has touch points that reflect the team’s journey and what makes them one of New Zealand’s most
As the global economy has become reinvigorated, North America has emerged as one of the strongest markets for ‘housewares’ in the world. According to the most recent estimates, the US and Canada accounted for 25.9 percent of global housewares retail sales totaling US$322.6 billion. For
An uncle of mine is known for avoiding own-branded products. Family legend has it that on one hunting trip, he chose to starve for two days rather than allow a crumb of the Pams supplies to pass his lips.
New Zealand retailers need to catch up with the 170 different states and 30 different countries that have a levy or outright ban on single-use plastic bags, says Green MP Denise Roche.
Businesses are obviously keen to get on board with personalised offers for customers as Kiwi personalisation specialist VMob is growing in leaps and bounds. In the last financial year, VMob’s revenue grew by 474 percent to $2.9 million.