If you ever wanted some inspiration for what products are trending worldwide, Amazon has a page called “Movers & Shakers”. The page tracks what items have had the biggest gains in sales over the past 24 hours and is ranked by category, such as toys
Voltaire, or possibly Spider-Man, said it first: “With great power comes great responsibility.” This essential truth is becoming more and more relevant to retailers as customers’ access to data collected about their movements and purchases, and the importance of storing that data securely, comes under
Retailers’ bottom dollars are often affected by changes in seasonal weather patterns, and this year is no different. The lingering balmy weather across the country has meant there’s a lot of winter stock still waiting to be plucked off the shelves, a retail expert says.
Teenage boys aren't known for showing affection toward their mothers, but Paper Plus has worked out a way to get more than just a grunt out of them. To celebrate Mother's Day it teamed up with advertising agency FCB to encourage Kiwi kids to say
Real estate agency JLL says its new development at Devonport Wharf is likely to increase foot traffic in Devonport shops. The company has leased the newly refurbished northern pavilion of the wharf and is soon to open its first tenant, an eatery named Devon on
In a time of fancy, low fat, low carb, natural and organic food fads, the humble sandwich appears to have lost a few fans. But Molenberg and Special Group aimed to win some back by opening up a temporary dedicated sandwich store in downtown Auckland,
While Dick Smith has shut its doors for the final time, former staff and stores may have found refuge. Several of the former stores in high-demand locations have been successfully transferred onto other retailers, and companies like 2 Cheap Cars have put out a call
This year is set to be a huge year for the retail property sector in New Zealand, with developments underway and new players entering the game. We talk to Bayleys director of commercial, retail and operations Lloyd Budd about which areas will be the most
The Mint Republic split from coin and bullion company NZ Mint a year ago to concentrate on its patriotic jewellery line. A year in, new owner Rachel Warren has established a successful online store and grown the company's retail side both in New Zealand and
T-shirts bearing interesting scribbles from independent designers are a dime a dozen online, but one mega US site rules this retail category – Threadless. It’s got cheap shipping, low prices, good-quality product and almost endless choice in design. Now, it’s applying its fearful might to