Recently, a Bay of Plenty kiwifruit contracting business was found to owe more than $226k to its workers. It incurred additional penalties for breaching employment law. With cases like this in mind, it is vital that businesses understand the importance of having a fully compliant
Shopping was once about necessity, and then it was about convenience. Now, entertainment is in the mix.
A University of Auckland researcher says innovation in the world of social enterprise is being hampered by a lack of knowledge, out-dated laws and under-developed capital markets. He wants to change that.
Secret shopper is a chance for retailers to hear New Zealand shoppers' thoughts on their best and worst retail experiences, most-wanted products and more. This edition features Duncan Greive, editor and publisher of TheSpinoff.co.nz - a culture and commentary site and content production team based
Branding is a confusing area. For those who'd rather be serving customers and attending to the practical details of retail, here's Vend's retail expert Francesca Nicasio with some welcome advice.
The clever minds behind gourmet pizza franchise Hell have unleashed a new brand into the Wellington market: Baked frozen pizza.
David Jones rolled out the black carpet and introduced Wellingtonians to luxury brands and international designers at the grand opening of the Australian department store last night.
The art of “vaping”, or using an electronic cigarette, may be shrouded in a cloud of mystery but Napier retailer Michael Brader shines a light on the subject for his ex-smoker customers.
Z Energy and Fly Buys announced last week that they will soon be offering direct fuel discounts through a new promotion, ‘Fly Buys Pumped’. The promotion will offer instant fuel discounts on selected days, eliminating the need for increasingly unpopular supermarket receipts.
New Zealand fashion stores Valleygirl and Temt have gone into voluntary administration and are up for sale. The 33 stores across the country will trade on, despite staff being out of pocket for wages.