The Iconic is celebrating its seventh birthday with a sale and the release of its ‘Birthday Trend Report’. According to the report, over the past seven years New Zealanders have been among the most likely to shop with The Iconic during a sale.

Mitre 10 customers can now spend Air New Zealand Airpoints Dollars instore nationwide and online. The collaboration comes after a trial period in Auckland proved the alternate form of payment could work.

A retailer has recently found itself on the wrong side of the Fair Trading Act (FTA) resulting in a fine for its procedure around extended warranties. A 2014 amendment to the FTA and Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) requires businesses to provide consumers with specific information

Newly-launched Asante Homeware fills a gap in the New Zealand market for authentic African accessories and home decor. Founder Kim Richards sells product from artisan groups that help create better lives for their workers, tapping into the growing consumer trend for ethical homewares.

Ethical apparel company Kowtow’s first flagship store in Wellington has been recognised at the Best Design Awards 2018. Its minimalist style won interior designer and architect Rufus Knight the Retail Environments category and a Gold Pin.