L’Oréal considers an offer to sell The Body Shop for $852 million
L’Oréal, owner of The Body Shop, is considering selling their ethical store after ten years’ ownership for $852 million, but what will this mean for the chain's future?
Progressive Enterprises links lower prices and improved service to increased sales
At the start of this week Woolworths Group announced its earnings results for HY17, boasting a 1.6 percent sales increase for a total of NZ$3.2 billion.
New luxury Trelise Cooper store set to open in Wellington
Globally recognised brand Trelise Cooper is set to take its success into Wellington with a new flagship store that will 'soft-launch' on February 25. PLUS: how online has taken over as the brand's biggest 'store'.
Countdown gives ugly fruit a second chance
Countdown has teamed up with the not-for-profit organisation 'Love Food, Hate Waste' to help reduce the amount of fresh produce that goes to waste every year.
What the app? WhatsApp to add Snapchat-like features
Just when you thought you were safe from the ever threatening ‘stories’ WhatsApp jumps on the ever-growing band wagon of social media.
Cocooil Q&A: Alistair Duff on success and future plans
Cocooil is a luxury natural sun care range formulated with certified fair trade cold pressed organic coconut oil produced sustainably in the pacific Islands that supports local communities. The brand has been around since 2011 and is making a stand with its ethical and natural
Secret Shopper: Melissa Jack, The Best Nest
Melissa Jack is the founder of The Best Nest, one of New Zealand’s first family and lifestyle blogs. She lives in Auckland with her husband Dave and her two sons. She talks retail experience and latest purchases on this secret shopper.
There’s only one way to franchise, and that’s to do it properly
Sustainable growth requires good structure, and a franchise network is no different. We spoke with Dr Callum Floyd, owner and managing director of Franchize Consultants, for more information.
Rebel Sport pulls on more heart strings with Sophie Pascoe’s story
Rebel Sport adds to its promotional campaign with another inspiring story. And the revenue continues to climb.
‘The best way to build brand loyalty is to be constantly innovating’: Lewis Road Creamery’s Peter Cullinane on maintaining a challenger brand culture
Butter, milk, bread, liqueur – there’s no limits on which food and beverage category Lewis Road Creamery might disrupt next. Co-founder Peter Cullinane talks cross-category innovation.