Are single-serve coffee pods becoming a problem?
American coffee pod company Keurig has responded to criticism around the environmental impact of its non-recycleable plastic pods by committing to making its products recyclable by 2020.
There’s a change in the air: Air New Zealand swaps Airpoints partner BNZ for Westpac
Air New Zealand has announced it is switching long-time Airpoints partner BNZ for Westpac. StopPress’s Holly Bagge looked at whether the lure of ‘free’ travel will be enough to make customers switch banks, and what about getting a few more New Zealand-made products into the
Cotton On the first company to try to remove tea and meal breaks
The Australian retail chain with over 80 stores in New Zealand has tried to remove tea and meal breaks for workers in its Auckland distribution centre, says First Union.
SME operators under pressure towards the end of the financial year
Fresh from the “Tell us something we don’t know” files comes an MYOB report indicating that more than half of all SME operators in New Zealand are giving up their spare time to prepare paperwork for the end of the financial year on April 1.
Why mobile will turn power retailing on its head
Peter Graczer talks about how Powershop's approach to mobile business is helping it disrupt the energy retailing sector.
Christchurch growth in retail and hospitality spending outstrips national
Statistics New Zealand says Christchurch city's retail and hospitality spending growth has outpaced the rest of New Zealand's.
The Cloud Lounge is flying high
Cam Scott wants to bring the cloud back down to earth. He set up The Cloud Lounge to help guide retailers through the confusing landscape of cloud software.
The Warehouse Group opens training centre, calls for more recognition of retail as a career
Sir Stephen Tindall Learning Centre opened by The Warehouse Group today.
Dirty deals targeted by Commerce Commission and Consumer NZ
The Commerce Commission began enforcing the new unfair contract terms provisions of the Fair Trading Act on Tuesday, giving no grace period for businesses.
Smart Barbie that records children’s conversations raises privacy concerns
Traditional, silent toys may be a thing of the past, as Mattel has announced the world’s first interactive Barbie doll - Hello Barbie.