April sees sharp improvement in retail spend
Worldline reports New Zealanders spent around $3.6 billion on retail and hospitality in April, a "sharp increase" in the past eight months.
NZ’s Shopify retailers contribute close on $5 billion to economy
Shopify reveals New Zealand retailers using the platform have contributed close on $5 billion to the economy and created over 19,000 jobs.
Torpedo7 opens its doors in Northland
Torpedo7, one of the largest retailers in NZ, expands their reach by opening their first ever store in the Northland region, in Whangārei.
Growth expected for cryptocurrency in retail
A select few retailers are accepting cryptocurrency as payment, but retail "still has a long way to go" before it becomes mainstream.
How Shosha became one of the largest NZ retailers in a decade
Popular vape retailer Shosha opened their 100th store, making them one of the largest retailers in NZ along with The Warehouse and Countdown.
Covid-19 prompts Kiwis to shop local
A survey shows, over 90 percent of Kiwis are making it a priority to shop local after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kiwis spend over $400 million during Easter weekend
Just like the Easter bunny, retailers and hospitality workers were busy as Kiwis spend over $400 million over the long weekend.
Kensal Flowers: A blooming business despite the pandemic
Owner of popular Auckland florist, Kensal Flowers, talks about how her business managed to stay a float during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Continued mask requirements in retail “makes no sense”, say business associations
People in retail settings are required to wear masks, while schools and nightclubs are only encouraged in the orange setting. Businesses say it is "confusing".
The world of staff-less retail: Shopping comfortably with Comfi
Online bed retailer, Comfi, has just opened their first retail store in Auckland, with no staff, allowing customers to shop without the salesperson.