Meet the new dietary supplement on the block
A new vitamin supplement brand called Health by Habit has launched into Foodstuffs' New World, Pak'n Save and Four Square stores nationwide with the motto: “Good habits begin within”.
From concept to closet: New Zealand’s apparel industry in 2019
Held at the end of August, New Zealand Fashion Week is an annual focal point for local designers and those interested in their products. But as Hemma Vara reports, the $3.8 billion apparel category is much bigger than these high-end independent businesses. It’s never been easy
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Making ecommerce easy: Integrating buy now pay later products
Multiple payment options on an ecommerce site make it easier to convert customers at the cart. Conversions have never been more accessible, with ecommerce platforms offering in-built credit card payments, as well as the integration of buy now pay later products.
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How technology platforms are driving ecommerce success
Bricks and mortar retailers can rely on foot traffic for a large percentage of their customers, but it’s not that simple in the world of ecommerce. Ecommerce retailers rely on search engines from digital channels like Google, Facebook, Instagram and, increasingly, Buy Now Pay Later
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Driving retail sales with big data
When a retailer digitises any part of their business, that creates numerical feedback in the form of data. Clever retailers are starting to use this feedback to make clear, objective decisions about their businesses – for example, which products should your buyers invest in for
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Why is contactless payment lagging in New Zealand?
Last year we reported on the plight of payWave signs on POS machines. We’ve sighted a few more parking meters showing the recognisable tap and go symbol here and there, but there are still more ‘No PayWave’ stickers than ever plastered on POS machines across
A journey to bricks and mortar: Two years on with Nisa
We talk to Elisha Watson, founder of social enterprise Nisa, about Nisa’s growth from online to an established store in Wellington. Nisa’s mission is to employ and empower women from refugee backgrounds.
Diversity in fashion: Size matters
We talk to Meagan Kerr, body positivity advocate and blogger at This is Meagan Kerr about how retailers can do better to cater to customers of all sizes.
Cactus Outdoor: A leader in New Zealand made design
Cactus Outdoor was the first outdoor apparel brand to have a website in 1995 and has been selling its gear online since then. In July this year, Cactus Outdoor bought out their manufacturer Albion Cactus Outdoor, bringing hope to the local apparel manufacturing industry. We
New Label Insights: Introducing Loclaire
Frances Lowe of conscious womenswear label Loclaire debuted her collection on 19 July 2019. She describes the Loclaire customer as kind, curious, and strong; it’s less of an age, and more a mindset.