Regional rollercoaster: Tokoroa
We've put the spotlight on seven regional Kiwi towns to figure out what retailing outside of New Zealand's major city centres looks like in 2019. This time, we're looking at the staunch Waikato town of Tokoroa.
Regional rollercoaster: Paihia
As part of a new series focusing on retail in seven regional Kiwi centres, we examine what the industry looks like in 2019 for Paihia.
Regional rollercoaster: Why some Kiwi towns are rising while others struggle
In recent years, tourism has swooped into New Zealand’s regional centres to provide much-needed support for regional retailers, but what about the small towns the tourists don’t visit? As part of a new series, we examine what retail looks like in 2019 for seven regional
Direct sales: How multi-level marketing works
The $200 million-plus direct sales economy contains many lessons retailers can use. As part of a wider look at this thriving corner of retail, we created a quick explainer showing how this business model typically works.
Direct sales: Meet the upliners
We profiled different participants in the direct sales industry to find out what retailers can learn from them. Meet Isagenix distributors Adam Nesbitt and Bianca Bathurst.
Direct sales: Meet the business builder
As part of a wider story looking at what retailers can learn from the direct sales industry, we profiled Isagenix distributor Ben Frost.
Leveling up: Exploring multi-level marketing in New Zealand
Is the $200 million-plus direct sales economy retail by another name or something different? Regardless, what can we learn from it?
A spectrum of retailers
In recognition of April being Autism Awareness Month, retail commentator Dave Farrell considers the role of those on the spectrum in retail.
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How on-trend is your retail business?
New insights from Visa highlight five evolving trends emerging from savvy retailers around the world. We’ve taken these global trends and looked at how they are playing out with merchants in New Zealand, and we’d now like to hear what you think of them.
Is the local dairy going extinct?
In days gone by the local dairy could be found gracing street corners or nestled in the small strips of suburban shops. These iconic stores were the realm of bread, milk and daily newspaper, 10c lolly mixtures and windows full of part-time job ads. Catherine