Shining a spotlight
We thought T2’s floor-to-ceiling shelving unit at the Queen St store was bold and eye-catching.
Historical premises on top of mountain up for grabs
The Tea Kiosk on top of Mount Eden has been restored to its former glory and is seeking an occupant. JLL, the company leasing the kiosk, say it’s looking for a new and trendy café that will take advantage of the historical setting of Maungawhau,
Eradicating child labour
How do you know your supply chain hasn't been tainted with child labour? Accreditation system and charity foundation Child Labor Free (CLF) wants to help businesses show consumers that their supply chains are free from child labour. After two years in the making, it has
Pumpkin Patch loses chief executive Di Humphries
Days after embattled Kiwi childrenswear brand Pumpkin Patch’s announcement that it is abandoning its search for a buyer, chief executive Di Humphries has resigned.
Auckland record store Real Groovy uprooted
The 25-year-old Queen St branch of Real Groovy has survived its parent company’s liquidation, but Auckland’s booming housing market has finally dislodged it from its premises.
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The “punniest” business names revealed
Every shop’s goal is to be memorable to their customers, and there’s arguably no better way to be unforgettable than a pun. A new contest in Britain is honouring the business with the best pun in their name. With contenders like ‘Frying Nemo’ fish and
Data digest: Google’s findings on NZ shoppers
Google has released its consumer barometer, which sheds light on how people behave online. The search giant has found the internet is key when it comes to shopping both online and offline. Google’s insights are not to be underestimated, as 78 percent of Kiwi consumers
Why shoppers’ fingers are drifting to overseas sites
Kiwis spending up large on overseas sites has been a topic dominating headlines the past few months, but no one has stopped to ask: Why are Kiwi consumers straying to overseas sites? We explore why people are doing it and what businesses like Mighty Ape
The real cost of fast fashion
Rose Hope is a young entrepreuner and co-owner of two businesses, The Bread and Butter Letter boutique, and Crushes, an in-house and wholesale lifestyle brand. She wants retailers and shoppers to consider the wider impact of cheap clothing and rapidly-cycling trends.
Regional shopping centres boom, as CBD retail falters
There’s a growing trend away from CBD retailing and into shopping precincts, Bayleys real estate says. Its research has found retail is booming in Hamilton’s urban boundaries and Tauranga’s suburban shopping areas, but declining in the two towns’ CBDs. This trend is widespread around New