Security guards, the end is nigh: Robot overlords are coming to take your jobs. A robot has been given a new job as a mall cop at a shopping centre in California, prompting passers by to take photos of it for Instagram and use
Farmers’ new apparel range for SS16 demonstrates its gradual shift towards the premium end of the market. It revealed a capsule collection of its instore range for August – October in a spring-themed launch last week, and unveiled several high-end new brands.
The first stage of Queentown's Five Mile retail development is open to the public and boasts arguably the best scenic backdrop in the business. The site is spread over 14,000 square metres and is home to retailers such as Briscoes, Warehouse Stationery and Number One
The sharing economy has infiltrated many sectors – music and video, travel and accommodation – but does the same model work when it comes to fashion? And will it take down the fast fashion industry? We talked to the founders of two New Zealand designer
While everyone’s concentrating on the imminent arrival of H&M and Zara, some smaller international labels have quietly shown up recently. Footwear retailer Dune London and skincare company Aesop are now celebrating their first Kiwi footprint.
With a career spanning 32 years in both New Zealand and Asia, Dave Elliott has had plenty of time to prove his talent. However, it’s since he stepped into the role of general manager of marketing at Mitre 10 that his vision and contribution has
Retail futurist Howard Saunders travels the world in search of inspiration. Here, he dissects why so many legacy retail brands are failing to perform in the current retail market - and it might not be the answer you think (those damned millennials).
Number One Shoes and Hannahs jointly make up around 25 percent of New Zealand’s footwear market. After operating the brands independently for more than a decade, listed investor Hellaby Holdings Ltd has now undertaken a restructure of its footwear division in search of greater synergy.
Apple computer reseller Yoobee has rebranded itself to be called Oobe to stop it being confused with the AGC Yoobee School of Design. The new name, Oobe, stands for ‘Out Of Box Experience’.
Forget gourmet snacks for humans - New Zealand has gone barking mad for human-like treats for their dogs. Moustache Milk & Cookie bar is offering limited edition, dog-friendly chocolate chip cookies in its Auckland and Wellington stores.