New Zealand retail tech company Vend is well-known among Kiwi SMEs for its point of sale product, but as it widens its scope and pushes into the North American market, it’s supporting rapid growth with a hiring spree of 125 staff.

Swedish clothing retailer H&M lately announced the plan to open another New Zealand store, this time in Hamilton. The opening has been confirmed for July 18.

Danish furniture franchise BoConcept has recognised the New Zealand franchise as its Franchisee of the Year.

H&M's designer collaborations are met with global consumer excitement. Last year, Moschino was the chosen brand, and for 2019, it's Paris-based Giambattista Valli.

After a successful debut last year, Karen Walker is bringing back its Dove Hospice pop-up at the Newmarket 'Playpark' store. It will once again sell vintage hand-knitted items to fundraise for the hospice charity.

With an April full of public holidays and potential long weekends, the month was a big and busy month for advertising. But Countdown's own-brand campaign surpassed the competition to be named the Colmar Brunton Ad Impact Award winner for April.

The new website launched by New Zealand fashion label Maggie Marilyn prioritises transparency and sustainability.