Credit card processing can seem like voodoo to the uninitiated. Jai Breitnauer takes a look at how it’s done, and what you need to know.Electronic payments are an increasingly popular way for New Zealanders to make a purchase, be it in store or online. In
When it comes to decisions around environmental sustainability, it’s about time retailers started leading the conversation – and the conversion, says Jai Breitnauer. We take a look at some initiatives striding forward.In September 2019, an incredible 170,000 people took part in the School Climate Strike
At the Gem Retail Hotlist, Hunting Ground picked up the 'Hottest retail business under two years in operation' award. Here's how they did it.New Zealand has proved fertile hunting ground for Tina and Sian Kolose, who launched their online vintage streetwear and designer store just
Stirling Sports took out 'Hottest marketing campaign' at the Gem Retail Hotlist with 'Prove Them Wrong'. We found out more about the zeitgeisty campaign.Most high-street retailers will focus on brand awareness when marketing, so it was a real breath of fresh air to see Stirling
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When we announced the award for 'Hottest market entry or launch' at the Gem Retail Hotlist, we knew there could be only one winner: Sephora.
Milly's Kitchen was the winner of the Gem Retail Hotlist this year. We found out what the trick to outstanding visual merchandise is.
We took an in-depth look at recent retail mergers. Jai Breitnauer compiled all the advice from the feature into this handy guide on how to get one right.
As part of a recent look at retail mergers, Jai Breitnauer considers their effect on staff.
Mergers have a bad name, often connected to cronyism, monopolies and redundancies – but done well a good merger can reignite an ailing business.
You can’t conquer the Kiwi retail landscape hiding in the back room.