Deadly Ponies opens its first Wellington store
It’s taken more than 10 years, but finally, Kiwi accessories label Deadly Ponies has made it to the capital. We had a chat with creative director Liam Bowden about the colourful new outlet.
Physical stores, emotional connections
Montreal-based artist Vladimir Antaki believes that independent retailers are vital to their community’s culture, and has honoured them in his art series 'The Guardians'.
The craft beer property sector is fizzing
According to the latest statistics, New Zealand’s craft brewing market is positively frothing. Bayleys research manager Ian Little delves into the effect of the craft brewing sector on New Zealand's commercial property market.
Misprint Co. turns mistakes into bespoke notebooks
The 'circular economy' is about making new products out of unwanted items. Misprint Co. co-founder Jenny Buckler talks about how her company has found a better way to reuse paper.
Myer establishes a registry for victims of domestic abuse
Australian department store Myer has joined a growing number of retailers becoming involved with social justice causes by supporting the Salvation Army women’s refuges with its Give Registry.
Kiwi shoe retailer Staavias calls for assistance to get to the US
Footwear designer Gustavia Lui has been issued an invitation for the retail opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to pitch a supply deal to one of America’s biggest online shoe retailers, Zappos, in person. But there’s a catch. They need her to be there in
Louise Douglas: International fashion jeweller inspired by nature
A Kiwi jeweller who has created collections for major department stores and fashion labels in New York has returned home and set up shop in Nelson – and her latest project is all about raising exposure for the humble bee.
Australian homewares retailer Adairs launches in New Zealand
Manchester and homewares retailer Adairs is employing an online-first strategy for its September arrival in New Zealand, with an Auckland bricks and mortar store in the pipeline for a month later.
Bigger market impact from opening or closures?
Two major retail stories hit last week - store closures at Countdown, and the opening of David Jones. David Jones got more attention, but was it really more important for the retail industry? Executive chairman of property, design and research specialist agency RCG Paul Keane
Brexit buyers: Kiwis have become true global shoppers
The upsurge of online spending by Kiwis at UK sites following the Brexit referendum shows that we have become true global shoppers, says Marketview managing director Stephen Bridle.