Trends should be a verb: Engaging mindfully with the future
The best way to predict the future is to be the one creating it, says futurist Dave Wild. Despite concerning predictions about the future, Wild believes our future is a bright one.
Tart with heart: Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart enters New Zealand
There’s a new retailer in town and all it sells are cheese pastries. Not just any cheese pastries, however: Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart sells, yes, Hokkaido-style baked cheese tarts.
All-you-can-eat parcel delivery service launched in New Zealand
New Zealand Post has introduced a new delivery service which lets Kiwi online shoppers pay $12 upfront for an unlimited number of fees-free deliveries from participating ecommerce retailers. The scheme, Shipmate, will be trialled from next week.
Joining the crowd at Mecca Maxima’s opening day
If there is one thing that can be relied on, it is the gathering of a large crowd for a newly-opened international retailer. But why is there such a hype around make-up brands, and why do I feel like I need to be a part
Pop-up with a difference: Inside the NRA’s official retail operation
The National Rifle Association is best known in New Zealand as a US lobby group which advocates for gun rights. With more paid-up members than New Zealand has citizens, it’s a powerful force known for its influence over the American political scene. Like many charities,
A zoological tour of automation: beware the duck-billed platypus
The robots are coming. Everywhere you turn, people are talking about chatbots and retail automation. It makes a lot of sense. We have data in ubiquitous supply and computers that can process pretty much anything. So why wouldn’t we automate our marketing and customer services,
Countdown introduces The Shield in support for Women’s Refuge
Countdown has shown its support towards the Women’s Refuge initiative by including The Shielded Site, a protected portal which helps victims of family violence speak out undetected.
New app tracks Auckland’s many developments
Auckland is undergoing a period of rapid change. For those with premises in the city, it can be difficult to know what’s in store for the empty building next door, or when that construction project up the street is likely to stop making noise. Enter
Can we expect more restrictions for tobacco retailers?
A group of health experts have called for the government to take drastic measures around tightening restrictions around the sale of tobacco products.
Designers for New Zealand Fashion Week 2017 have been announced
The designers for this year's New Zealand Fashion Week have been announced. Both established and up-and-coming names appear in the 85-strong list of those ready to showcase their work to buyers and media.