The Goodnight Kiwi, now a wearable TV icon
The Goodnight Kiwi may not be on our screen anymore but the iconic animated character is remembered in the form of jewellery, clothing and homewares.
Flashing a smile: Nina Gordon on making relationships instead of a brand
Nina “Flash” Gordon is the jeweller and businesswoman behind Flash Jewellery, and one of New Zealand's most impressive twentysomethings.
Don’t put all your makeup in one basket
Losing a top-selling brand may be cause for panic but owner of Beauty Bliss Toni Cox soldiered through and is now offering customers a better selection than ever before. She shares the lessons she's learnt.
Four fixable mistakes in mobile commerce
Mobile shopping is now ubiquitous, but not every retailer has got the hang of mobile ecommerce, says Vend's retail expert Francesca Nicasio says. She lists four common mistakes and their solutions.
The two faces of retail crime
Retailers trading today are facing a binary fight against crime, with the virtual and physical worlds proving two very different challenges.
The rise and rise of Ruby
Ruby opened the doors of the New Zealand label’s 10th store on July 15, in Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna. The homegrown label is on the rise – we asked how it balances rapid growth with competition against international player.
Relax, winter will bite into inventories
Unseasonal weather had an unpleasant impact on retailers' sales over summer. However, business commentator and NZ Retail columnist Warren Head has some reassuring advice.
Great mistakes I’ve made: Lorna Hall
Lorna Hall is head of market intelligence at global trend forecasting agency WGSN. She hails from the UK and has a background in journalism. She shares a formative mistake from early in her career.
Success in the ‘burbs: new experiences attract locals and visitors alike
It seems a counterintuitive move to distance your business from the high foot traffic and centrally located spaces within a city or town. However, with a unique offering and strategic suburban location, food and beverage operators appear to be thriving.
Auckland’s newest mall NorthWest wins an architecture award
In October last year the $155 million NorthWest shopping centre opened its doors in Massey with over 100 new shops and a locally-influenced interior design aesthetic. The shopping centre and its design have since taken out multiple awards.