Instagram is a free mobile-only social media network based on photographs taken and shared by users. It was launched in 2010 and quickly became enormously popular, reaching the top spot in Apple’s App Store within 24 hours. We looked into how retailers can use Instagram,
Facebook can be an incredible tool for businesses to communicate effectively with customers. Lana Boutique's owner Alana Clarke shares her insights on using both Facebook and Instagram, where collectively her store has an almost 20,000 strong following.
Former Warehouse Group senior leader Kevin Rowland has become the COO of Australian ecommerce solutions company eStar. This brings to an end his eight years spent with The Warehouse Group.
Two established national brands are opening their first stores in Taupo, building its retail market and expanding the selection of shops. CBRE NZ national director retail services Grant Unsworth says the central North Island town is attractive because of its tourist pulling power.
Auckland’s newly-built Takinini Village was crowned best in retail property at the latest Property Council of New Zealand awards. The village was created on rural land to satisfy the area’s need for a retail development and was completed in 2014.
Former retailer Robert Parker is the new Australasian representative for the International Home + Housewares show. The trade show is run in Chicago, USA, by the International Housewares Association.
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.