Sistema is clipping into place in North America
New Zealand plastics fabrication company Sistema Plastics Ltd says it’s well on the way to becoming a global brand, and is strengthening its position in Canada and the US with a new partnership.
Red Bull and Warriors new can, plus other funny brand collaborations that caught our eye
Red Bull has joined forces with the Vodafone Warriors to produce a specially designed Red Bull can. The custom-made can commemorates the 20-year anniversary of the Warriors and has touch points that reflect the team’s journey and what makes them one of New Zealand’s most
Trends in the US housewares market
As the global economy has become reinvigorated, North America has emerged as one of the strongest markets for ‘housewares’ in the world. According to the most recent estimates, the US and Canada accounted for 25.9 percent of global housewares retail sales totaling US$322.6 billion. For
Own-branded products are moving up from the bottom shelf
An uncle of mine is known for avoiding own-branded products. Family legend has it that on one hunting trip, he chose to starve for two days rather than allow a crumb of the Pams supplies to pass his lips.
Picking up on the plastic bag problem
New Zealand retailers need to catch up with the 170 different states and 30 different countries that have a levy or outright ban on single-use plastic bags, says Green MP Denise Roche.
Customer personalisation company VMob quadruples revenue
Businesses are obviously keen to get on board with personalised offers for customers as Kiwi personalisation specialist VMob is growing in leaps and bounds. In the last financial year, VMob’s revenue grew by 474 percent to $2.9 million.
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.