Christmas is a time to support family-owned department stores
This Christmas, RCG's Paul Keane is encouraging shoppers to support their local family-owned department store.
Kiwi retailers cash in on Singles’ Day
The Chinese holiday Singles’ Day, popularised by Alibaba as the ’11.11 Global Shopping Festival’, is now the biggest sale event in the world. Alibaba reports that US$25.3 billion of gross merchandise volume was settled during the 24 hours of Singles’ Day this year. Not all
Updated: Noel Leeming launches a dedicated after-purchase services division
The Warehouse Group’s electronics retailer Noel Leeming has been looking at expanding its focus on services this year. Now, it’s launched a dedicated after-purchase services division: MyTechSolution. The change also means that customers will be charged for access to Noel Leeming's helpdesk if the request
Cameras aren’t just for security anymore
In-store video cameras revolutionised loss prevention when they first became available to retailers, but as camera technology continues to evolve, they can now provide a plethora of data that supports better business decisions.
Sale squared: Onceit talks deep discounts and sale events
Kiwi high-end clearance ecommerce store Onceit works with more than 400 suppliers from New Zealand’s fashion, beauty and homewares industries to offload excess stock without brand damage. We had a chat with executive director Jay Goodey ahead of its once-yearly sale of sales.
New Zealand retailers pull out all the stocks for Christmas
Christmas is on its merry way and New Zealand retailers continue to inundate the public with goodies and sweet deals. Multiple events are coming up, so here is a peek at what is to come.
KFC sorts Christmas gifting with its latest retail range
KFC has continued to roll out retail goods in time, and specifically for, Christmas. The company’s newest campaign features a bath bomb, a candle and a selection of Christmas ornaments for purchase.
Enhancing the experience: Hospitality New Zealand
Some commentators think food and integrated hospitality offerings will save brick and mortar retail from obsolescence in the age of ecommerce. But does catering to the consumer’s every need result in sales, or are shoppers moving on without making a purchase? In the Enhancing the
Asahi pairs with Asics for 30 year milestone
In celebration of Asahi’s 30 years in business, the alcohol brand has partnered with Asics Tiger to create a limited-edition sneaker collection with only 30 available in the world.
Not so fast: Minister “jumped the gun” over promise to close GST loophole
Retail NZ is calling for Revenue Minister Stuart Nash to stand by a statement he made on Wednesday in which he confirmed offshore retailers will be required to pay GST on goods under $400 sold into New Zealand online, but Nash and his Government have