Congratulations! You made it through another year in retail and our team has reflected on the year that’s been to create this yearbook. In part one we see the biggest industry trend for 2018 and the most hyped arrival.
Afterpay founder Nick Molnar, 28, says Millennials are an often-misunderstood generation. Roughly defined as those born between 1981 and 2000, the generation often portrayed as being price-sensitive, irresponsible and disloyal consumers now makes up the single largest age group in New Zealand’s labour force.
Celebrating 10 successful years growing into one of our biggest online shopping platforms, Mighty Ape went from a team of two people in 2008 to a team that in November 2018 was 80 strong.
For more than a hundred thousand retailers worldwide, early February means Ambiente: the biggest homewares trade fair on the planet. It’s held at Frankfurt in Germany from February 8 – 12. Here’s a taste of what’s in store in 2019.
As 2018 comes to an end, what a more fitting Instagram page to celebrate than our own. NZ Retail Magazine has had a busy year, and keeping readers up to date through our Instagram page has been an important part of that. Plus it looks
Swedish homewares giant Ikea has today announced it will grant experienced Ikea franchisor Ingka Group exclusive franchisee rights in New Zealand. Its offering will include stores and ecommerce.
Christmas is a time for indulgence and wonder, leading creatives to think fast as the call for new Christmas creations comes earlier every year. Often taking the lead on creative initiatives to everyday situations, Giapo kitchen has released two new Christmas themed ice cream wonders.
Freedom Furniture has finished a $1 million-plus renovation of its 23-year-old flagship in Newmarket. The refurbished store opened at the start of this month.
There’s a little under two weeks to go before presents are exchanged, and the reports are rolling in. Are Kiwis being generous Santas or following the Grinch’s example?
Wages typically make up more than half of a retailer’s outgoings, so it pays to take a little care when you’re allocating them. NZ Retail has teamed up with Frontline Retail to provide some guidance.