Unions say recent law changes around zero hour contracts will make the situation worse rather than helping ban them. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse has announced measures that he says will curb zero hour contracts once and for all in law, but many
The executive chairman of property, design and research specialist agency RCG, Paul Keane, explores what retailers can learn from the Greek economic crisis.
A 20 percent tax on unhealthy food has been suggested by the University of Auckland to help solve New Zealand’s ongoing obesity issues. The NZ Food and Grocery Council and The Taxpayers’ Union have met the suggestion with criticism.
Aaron Pinkham is a senior retailer based in Masterton. He has a background in big-box retail and fashion, and now works in car sales. Pinkham went shopping recently and did not like what he saw.
Forgot your wallet? Never fear, for Zomato is here! The online restaurant search and discovery platform will soon let you pay for your meal on its app – and not a single cash note in sight.
The Social Media Club Auckland award finalists have been announced and there are quite a few retailers up in the mix. Businesses announced as finalists include Mitre 10, Spark, Vodafone and Burger Burger.
Amy Sznicer wants everyone to know that working in retail can be glamorous. As the new owner of Auckland’s favourite blow-dry bar, she should know. Sznicer stepped away last year from a well-established career in executive retail to take over Dry & Tea, which now
There’s a new marketplace on the scene and it wants to introduce New Zealand to the idea of a sharing economy. Called ourthings, it is a rental website encouraging communities and businesses to band together and share their wealth between them by renting out their
Kiwi furniture designer Ben Glass is a self-made man who has not only made all his own products, but also did the fit out of his showroom and factory. The 25-year-old designs, creates and sells Scandinavian-influenced furniture.
Statistics New Zealand reports that retail spending using electronic cards rose to $4.3 billion in June. This represents a year-on-year boost of $206 million, equivalent to 5 percent.