Easter Sunday shop trading laws to change
Retailers will have to consult with their local communities and councils over Easter Sunday trading as a result of a law change announced today.
A sparkly glitter bomb
Judging by the amount of sparkles in this display, somebody at Skechers has put a lot of effort into figuring out what little girls like to wear. This was spotted at Skechers Albany. If you've got or seen a great store display, why not
Racy vintage signage leaves Auckland’s K Rd
Karangahape Rd seems to be cleaning up its act. JLL director of research and capital markets Justin Kean tipped Auckland’s red light district as the next Queen St in July, and now The Pleasure Chest’s famous vintage signage is coming down.
Victoria Park Markets to be Auckland’s next Dress-Smart
Victoria Park Market is set to differentiate its offering from other shopping centres in the CBD. Leasing broker Bayleys Real Estate is keen to create an outlet mall of boutique retail shops similar to Dress-Smart.
Four store concepts that take retail to a whole new level
With consumers having more choices when it comes where and how they can purchase merchandise, retailers need to be more creative with how they differentiate themselves.
Say a little prayer: Little Shop is back
Brace yourselves, parents – Little Shop is back. New World today announced the launch of an updated version of its explosively popular collectables line, which is now known as Little Kitchen.
Z Energy works its magic to score People’s Choice Award
The Z Valley service station in Dunedin has the magic – literally. Its retailer, who is a part-time comedy magician, its staff and its customer base have helped it take out the Top Shop People’s Choice Award for the Lower South Island.
Gore store Carvin Streetwear takes out Top Shop for the Lower South Island
The winner of Retail NZ’s Overall Regional Top Shop award for the Lower South Island is Carvin Streetwear, a store from Gore which succeeds in the difficult quest to be all things to all people. The awards were held last night in Dunedin.
Data digest: how retail is becoming less gendered
As the world becomes more accepting of people’s differences, forward-thinking retail companies should follow. This is what a report by NPD Group says, as the gender lines are blurring when it comes to shopping. It’s happened overseas with Target in America and Selfridges in the
The supermarket that banned plastic
New Zealand is moving towards reducing environmental harm from plastic bags by introducing a reycling strategy, but German supermarket Original Unverpackt has gone one better. The store is completely packaging-free.