HIKOCO: Balancing a beauty business online and offline
One of the only stores in the country to sell Korean beauty, HIKOCO, is doing e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores better than most.
Virtual fitting service opens doors for lingerie store
Ingenuity and innovativeness during Covid-19 lockdowns were the “saving grace” for lingerie retailer Rose & Thorne.
Inflations slows consumer spending in May
Consumers spend over $2.8 billion on retail in May, but industry expert says inflation has made spending behaviour slower.
Government introduces regulation to “fix” supermarket duopoly
The government has announced new regulations for the supermarket sector, after research reveals that the country’s largest chains earn $1 million a day.
New Zealand’s first custom signet ring store opens
Looking for a ring, unique and the only one in the world? You’re in luck, as New Zealand welcomes its first ever boutique store of custom-made rings.
Govt announces $6 million fund to support small retailers impacted by ram raids
The government has announced that they will be allocating $6 million to protect small businesses from a spike in ram raids in recent months.
Seventy-five percent of SMEs concerned about rising inflation levels
Recent survey shows that SMEs are concerned at the rising inflation levels that have reached an all-time high since June 1990.
Lessons in retail success from 20-year-old Superette
From a young start-up in the early 2000s to now, one of the country’s largest online retailers, the owners of Superette share their tips for those new to the industry, and offer advice they wish they had when starting out.
Dosh expands with new Visa partnership
New Zealand's mobile wallet, Dosh, is partnering with Visa to create their very own card to expand their network of payments.
Words of wisdom from Retail NZ CEO Greg Harford
Heading into a post-pandemic world, Retail NZ CEO Greg Harford shares his tips and advice for retailers on how best to navigate an uncertain future.