Sports Industry Association’s David Denton gets QSM
Senior sporting goods figure David Denton has been awarded a Queen’s Service Medal for his services to outdoor recreation and youth.
Mergers on the table: Smartpay + Verifone and T&G + Freshmax
The Commerce Commission is working through applications for acquisition from four companies many retailers will be familiar with – payment terminal suppliers Verifone and Smartpay, and fresh produce suppliers Turners & Growers and Freshmax.
Introducing David Jones to Auckland
When David Jones opened its first New Zealand store in Wellington, it took over a heritage Kiwi department store that had hit major trouble. With its first Auckland store, it’s opening a brand new shop in a brand new location – Westfield Newmarket. We compare
Free billboard advertising for retailers who shout about their EVs
In a bid to encourage more businesses to switch their fleets to electric vehicles, the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA) is offering a ‘shout out’ on prominent digital billboards in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch for those who post about their EV use on social media.
Miele ANZ’s new managing director appointed
High-end German appliance manufacturer Miele has appointed Yves Dalcourt to the role of managing director for Miele Australia and New Zealand.
Shop til you drop at The $2 Shop
It's funny how retail experiences change with age, muses NZ Retail and The Register editor and associate publisher Sarah Dunn.
The London Eye: Inside the next generation of make-up
Jenene Crossan is the founder of Flossie, a business that helps to create smarter tools for retailing hair and beauty services. She’s also a Kiwi abroad and her series, The London Eye, details her experience of expanding her business and basing herself in London to
Read it again: The Register signs off for the summer
It’s been another big year in retail. But then again, when has it not? NZ Retail and The Register editor and associate publisher Sarah Dunn considers the big events of 2019 before she heads to the beach for a break. The macro stories for New Zealand
Gem Retail Hotlist: Benjamin Black and regional retail
Our 'Best provincial retailer: South Island' award was hotly contested in the Gem Retail Hotlist, but in the end, it was Nelson jeweller Benjamin Black that won. Find out more about this boutique craft jeweller. Nelson jeweller Benjamin Black Goldsmiths illustrates how starting off in the
Gem Retail Hotlist: Moore Wilson’s shows us how it’s done
Wellington heritage grocery Moore Wilson's took out the award for 'Hottest retail business over 20 years in operation' at the Gem Retail Hotlist. Here's how they've managed to keep it fresh. Moore Wilson’s sprawling three-storey flagship is a fixture in central Wellington, and has been since