Clothes designed to make people laugh have been done to death - take 'I'm with stupid' t-shirts, for example. But clothing company Fruit of the Loom is testing the waters with a slightly ridiculous new range of sweats disguised as suits.
Barbie founder Mattel’s profits have free-fallen from its more lucrative days, so it's trying to get across more empowering message in its advertising. Its latest commercial is fronted by a boy for the first time ever, following an ad that explored idea of young girls
Die-hard Kiwi ice cream fans can make like Bridget Jones and start a simultaneous relationship with two men, Ben and Jerry. The ice cream giant has announced it will open up a store in central Auckland from mid-December.
Australian retail’s international brand count is increasing as rapidly as New Zealand’s. As part of an ongoing series, Here Come the Giants, we talk to Bayleys retail manager Ed Donald about the influx of international brands in both countries and what this means.
The Warehouse is getting into the Christmas spirit by jumping on the bandwagon of random acts of kindness campaigns. As part of its 'Do you know a Christmas goodie? campaign, The Warehouse conducted an experiment to find out if people would help someone who's 20
A new Kiwi company is taking on the likes of Semble with technology that lets shoppers check out product information through their smartphones. Called TapMe, it lets customers access promotions, video content and additional information all by directing their phone towards to the price tag.
The Government has announced that it will implement tax on digital goods from next year. As for other goods from overseas websites, Revenue Minister Todd McClay says the Government realises it’s an important issue to retailers, but it needs to work through “logistical issues” so
The Warehouse Group’s outgoing CEO is trading retail for tertiary education at the start of next year. Mark Powell is set to become Massey University’s first CEO-in-residence, liaising between the business community and the university.
The Warehouse Group has triumphantly scooped up Retail Employer of the Year in two categories. The Warehouse won the title in the large category for the fourth year in a row, while Warehouse Stationery won the middle category for the third year in a row.
Competition for cinema audiences in Auckland is ramping up as a new competitor enters the fray. Auckland’s first Reading Cinema will open at LynnMall’s $39 million new dining and entertainment precinct, The Brickworks, on November 26. Reading is offering $10 standard tickets. At Auckland’s two