A brand new HOYTS is set to open in the Ormiston Town Centre this March, offering movie-goers a unique take on the typical cinema outing. The multi-million-dollar build boasts eight auditoriums and a range of exciting new features. Visitors will be super comfy in recliners
If we learnt anything from 2020, it was that change can be quick and unexpected. The retail industry was impacted severely by the pandemic, but just as fast as the situation intensified globally it stabilised locally. Today, 2021 dawns with the sector in a far
Renowned global beauty brand Sephora has recently revealed its plans to revamp its training employee programmes and increase its support for Black-owned businesses. The company changes come as an attempt to stamp out racism within the retail industry while encouraging other brands to follow suit.
New Zealand' top selling beauty brand Antipodes first entered the French market three years ago, launching its products in over 80 boutique luxury retail stores. Now, following a distribution agreement with French distributor Eoyls Beaute, the brand has expanded into the country's pharmacy channel, of
2020 was a year like no other, with Covid-19 bringing unprecedented businesses disruption and particular strain for retailers globally. Co-founder of KeyPay Richard McLean shares his tips for maximising retail workforce efficiencies, as we progress into a brighter 2021. The rise of the digital customer
The Wine Collective Direct TeamFrom February, the online marketplace Wine Collective Direct will launch to market and sell premium wine directly to overseas customers.COVID-19 has presented many challenges for the New Zealand wine industry, including the ability to reach high-end international customers through wine tourism.In
Boxing Day has always reigned king in terms of Kiwi spending, however 2020 proved it may have lost its title. Spending data from TransferWise has shown that Black Friday deals in fact enticed spenders more. Data from transactions made on the TransferWise multi-currency debit
The iconic fast food chain Burger King has recently announced it will be undergoing a complete brand makeover, including changes to its logo, food packaging and restaurants. The revamp will be the first in over 20 years with the aim to show customers that Burger
Last year's events caused significant disruption to the retail industry, however recent Paymark statistics show that the month of December was 2020's saving grace. In the June quarter of 2020, which included the Level 4 Lockdown, payments through Paymark via an underlying set of Core
Although disruptive to the retail industry, for some, the pandemic brought great opportunity. With health products highly sought after and a rise in e-commerce, several entrepreneurs managed to turn their Lockdown ideas into thriving businesses. The flatmates who made $250k Reever Botha and Vlad Kosovac launched