Shifting demographics mean New Zealand consumers are becoming more racially diverse; more concentrated in Auckland; older; and more globalised. In this series, 'The Changing Face of Retail', The Register explores what these changes mean for retailers. Here, we look at the history of Chinese retailers
It’s no secret some provincial retailers are feeling quite vulnerable at the moment. Luckily, help is on it’s way, with a workshop planned for Southland retailers in April on how to become more robust in the volatile market. We talk to First Retail’s Chris Wilkinson
In February 2015, New Zealand hit a landmark. For the first time, there were more than half a million businesses operating – an increase of 14 percent over the previous decade. Just under 30,000 of these businesses were retail. The people who power these businesses
It’s an unfortunate truth that in the fashion world, the colour “nude” usually means “beige”. So, when cult shoe label Louboutin introduced its ‘Nudes Collection’ of five different shades inspired by more diverse skin colours in 2013, it was accepted around the world with a
We love a good pun here at The Register, so we've counted down 10 stores named by geniuses. What could possibly make a shop more memorable than grabbing some bread at "Bread Pitt" or getting your washing done at "Starchi & Starchi"?
The annual Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg is regarded as the most important event for the toy industry. It's held at the beginning of February each year. Doris Evans explains why you should pay attention.
Bunnings has backtracked on its decision to remove a defibrillator from its stores after backlash from the public. The retailer said it has listened to feedback from customers and its team and will instead install defibrillators in five of its stores nationwide.
Australia’s largest locally-owned pet specialty retailer, Petstock, has announced its arrival into the Kiwi market. It purchased three independent stores in July last year, and will open four branded bricks and mortar outlets later this year.
The Easter weekend came and went, and while some shops opened if they had the choice, some didn't. The executive chairman of property, design and research specialist agency RCG, Paul Keane takes a look at the arguments for and against making a sweeping change to
How do you turn an inconvenience into branding? Vaughn Davis explores the curious case of Fergburger, a Queenstown burger restaurant where people queue for an hour just to have a bite of their world-famous buns.