TheMarket expands into selling beer and wine online
The Warehouse Group’s online marketplace concept, TheMarket, has launched into selling food and alcohol with a new category – ‘Pantry, Wine & Beer’.
Toy firms face legal action over choking risks to children
A string of toy companies are facing legal action for selling unsafe toys that pose choking hazards for young children.
Hyperlocal: Meet the wedding band company mining ethical gold out of Nelson
Sustainability is the ultimate goal for Good Gold – a New Zealand wedding band company making waves with their environmentally friendly process. Family power trio, Ash Hilton, Laurel Hilton and Siggy Hilton have been working together for the last 10 years in the jewellery industry
Frontline Recruitment Group changes hands
Recruitment company Frontline Recruitment Group has been purchased by US-based Express Employment Professionals. Many retailers will be aware of Frontline through its Frontline Retail arm.
Keeping local retail healthy in 2020
Thriving in the new decade means adapting to new conditions, says Newmarket Business Association chief executive Mark Knoff-Thomas.
Kiwi Property New Zealand first to achieve accessibility accreditation for entire portfolio
Kiwi Property has become New Zealand’s first property company to have all shopping centre locations receive accessibility accreditation from Be. Lab.
Oyster Property Group appoints new equity raising executive
New Zealand commercial real estate property manager Oyster has appointed Genevieve Taylor-Ford as its equity raising executive.
Ikea to have a presence in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch plus ecommerce
A year or so after Ikea’s initial confirmation of a New Zealand presence, the Swedish mega-retailer has released more detail. It’s revealed it will launch stores in Auckland and Christchurch, a smaller presence in Wellington, and an ecommerce offer.
Ruby’s general manager Emily Miller-Sharma says sustainability should be shared
The fashion industry has long been subject to some of the harshest criticisms when it comes to sustainability, but New Zealand based label Ruby is emerging as a leader in this space. From its Toolbox for Change providing information about its supply chain to consumers
Solid-bar beauty brand Ethique stocked at Countdown
New Zealand company Ethique has created solid-bar versions of many common beauty products, such as moisturiser, facial serum and deodorant. It’s now introducing its shampoo and conditioner ranges to Countdown’s shelves.