Nudge for Change: Ethical shopping app
As sustainability becomes more important, a new app released called Nudge for Change shows the user if the establishment they’re in runs their business ethically.
Data dump: The importance of a retail app
As smartphones and the convenience of apps grow in popularity, it is important for a business to use that platform properly to target consumers. But what is behind a good mobile app?
AS Colour to cross the ditch
Popular Kiwi made clothing line AS Colour has launched its first Melbourne flagship store. The design follows the label's ‘less is more’ ideology.
Applying your brand experience to every package
Before the emergence of ecommerce, most retailers spent an inordinate amount of time and money perfecting the in-store experience. Stores played music, piped in scents and stationed greeters at the entrance to fold garments over and over (there’s a good reason for that, right?). Now,
The Warehouse Group appoints new chief information and digital officer
The Warehouse Group has appointed Timothy Kasbe as its new chief information and digital officer as part of its new digital strategy.
St Kevins Arcade landmark up for sale
One of Auckland’s best known retail arcades has gone up for sale after the 90-year-old landmark received a facelift last year.
Car sales zooming ahead in 2017
Car sales have surged in the first quarter of 2017 driving an increase in total retail trade sales, says Stats NZ.
Kiwi-made Pic’s Peanut Butter on shelves in Tesco stores
It's made in Nelson, sold throughout New Zealand supermarkets, and now available at 750 Tesco stores across the United Kingdom. Pic's Peanut Butter is growing fast.
Commerce Commission cracks down on retail pricing strategies
The $800,000 fine issued to Bike Barn in February for misleading advertisements apparently hasn’t deterred Kiwi retailers from continuing to sail close to the wind when it comes to dodgy discount sales advertising and price promotions. The situation is so concerning that the Commerce Commission
Struggling Abercrombie & Fitch set up for sale
Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has hired an investment bank to assess takeover interest. The company shares have surged since the announcement.