Avoiding Croc bottom as sales surge
Just when you thought Crocs were accepting their slow demise they keep on fighting. Croc sales have risen over 17 percent, the biggest leap in a year.
H&M commits to slashing energy prices
Fashion retailer H&M has become the first international brand to join a global initiative led by the Climate Group that aims to reduce its carbon footprint.
Mecca Cosmetica announces Auckland store
International make-up distributor Mecca Cosmetica is extending the reach of its Mecca Maxima stores in New Zealand, and is planning to open its third store in Auckland.
April sees a rise in credit card spending
Credit card spending in April saw a rise after a slow start to the year. The rise has been credited to a record increase of grocery and liquor sales.
Entries are now open for the 2017 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards
NZ Marketing magazine/StopPress and the Marketing Association invite marketers from all industries to share the strategy, thinking and results of their marketing initiatives as the call for entries opens for the 2017 TVNZ-NZ Marketing Awards.
Luxury handbag companies merge as Coach buys Kate Spade
Coach has signed an agreement to buy Kate Spade & Co. for US$2.4 billion. The acquisition is expected to strengthen both companies by combining their expertise in handbag design, merchandising, supply chain and retail operations.
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Mergers that didn’t work out
Mergers, they're a seductive solution to outside threats, huge loss and impending bankruptcy. Mergers have been under the spotlight lately in the wake of the failed NZME x Fairfax merger, which was declined by the Commerce Commission last week. Given that research puts the fail
How did that happen? The inflated popularity of air loungers
You may have spotted one while on holiday last summer. It’s a beautiful day, and some poor soul is standing on the beach wrestling with what looks like a sleeping bag. After many attempts to wave it around and fill it up with air, they
Large commercial retail space up for grabs
One of the largest retail and commercial blocks in Tauranga’s Mt Maunganui has been placed on the market for the first time in almost 40 years. Thames' Mitre 10 is also up for sale.
Five companies upcycling ocean plastic
According to the World Economic Forum there are over 93 thousand tons of plastic in the ocean. Here are five companies that have designed items made from the upcycling of ocean debris.