Sustainability is the buzz words of 2021. After the strange times of 2020 where we saw stockpiling… supermarket shelves emptied of pads, tampons and toilet paper, we are now seeing an increase in online shopping and spending. Consumers are now also more aware of the
New Zealand's leading fuel retailer Z-Energy has partnered with TNS (Transaction Network Services) to enhance the brand's retail customer experience. With the installation of TNS Secure SD-WAN at more than 500 of its fuel sites across the country, Z-Energy will offer customers new features and
Due to a heavy customer demand and shipping delays, Countdown has extended its glass container programme by a week. For every $20 spent in store or online with a registered one card, Countdown customers can earn 1 eStamp. After collecting a certain amount of eStamps,
Renowned beauty brand L’Oréal has banned all animal hair from its brushes following a push from PETA US and almost 80,000 members of the public. People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) whose motto reads “animals are not ours to abuse in any way",
Kmart has recently partnered with online marketplace Catch to further its online growth. The partnership is a part of the digital transformation for Wesfarmers, which acquired the Catch Group in August 2019. Customers at Catch will be able to purchase Kmart's products, Anko, and
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