Back in time: The Jones Family Business
The Jones Family Business, which owns distribution network Applico and retail brand Kitchen Things, recently celebrated 30 years in the kitchen appliance business.
Data dump: Consumer spendpocalypse
In the US, the traditional function of the Black Friday shopping extravaganza is to get consumers warmed up for a hearty few weeks of Christmas spending. It seems that this year, Black Friday has been eclipsed by its upstart Chinese cousin, Singles’ Day on November
Foodstuffs North Island appoints new CFO
Foodstuffs North Island’s new CFO brings a unique perspective to her role – as well as possessing more than 20 years of FMCG finance and leadership experience, Joanna Allan is an engineer.
Five ways to keep your store safe and secure for the holidays
With increased foot traffic at Christmas comes both crowding and an increased potential for crime. Vend's US-based retail expert Francesca Nicasio advises on some simple steps retailers can take to prepare for Christmas crime.
New independent bookstore Volume to open in Nelson
The fall of corporate booksellers like Borders has allowed passionate independents to rise from the ashes, says the founder of a new bookshop soon to open in Nelson. After many years at the much-beloved Page & Blackmore, Stella Chrysostomou has set up Volume on Church
Products that will fly off the shelves this Christmas
While consumers are writing their Christmas wish list, we asked leading retailers what trends will be at the top of the list this holiday season. Did we mention there's only a month to go?
Pumpkin Patch staff face uncertain future after no buyer emerges
Layoffs have begun at Pumpkin Patch after no buyer has emerged. The struggling childrenswear company appointed administrators and entered receivership in October, and confirmed this week that the search for a buyer has met its end.
An exorbitant Trump tree ornament gets the best product reviews on Amazon
A very shiny red hat with ‘MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN’ plastered on the front is selling as a collectable Christmas tree ornament on Amazon for. At US$250 it’s made of brass, but finished in 14-karat gold. It comes in an equally shiny gold box
Business blooms at innovative florist Blush
New Parnell florist Blush has been growing vigorously since it opened six months ago. Floristry isn't all a bed of roses, however.
Anything but boring: The story behind Invivo’s bestselling Paul Henry-branded wine
Paul Henry, the broadcaster who gave his advice on "titties” during a controversial interview with Canvas magazine, has just released a wine with Invivo to huge success.