New Zealand outdoor equipment retailer Macpac found its website wasn’t keeping up with its $10 million plus international expansion, so it’s invested in a new site which introduces new content, accessibility and a frictionless experience.
Listed outdoor goods retailer Kathmandu has secured B Corp accreditation, making it the largest business of its kind to have done so in Australia and New Zealand.
Currently under construction in Henderson is Nido: A $60 million homegrown furniture and homewares concept store that’s expected to span 27,000 square metres. While the main store is still approximately three months from opening, Nido has launched its commercial furniture interiors division, which is named
And just like that, it’s all winding up. Stand-out shows from Wednesday evening, Thursday and Friday have included Stolen Girlfriends Club’s party atmosphere at Avondale Racecourse, the Resene Designer Runway, Miromoda, and Zambesi’s retrospective 40th anniversary show at the Central City Library Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero.
Retailers are busy, and busy people don’t have time to be constantly catwalk-ready. But if you’d like to shine a little brighter while checking out the new season apparel at New Zealand Fashion Week, here’s some great ideas for professional women.
Newmarket occasionwear retailer Glamour boutique has hired social media influencer Simone Anderson to do hair and make-up at its in-store area The Style Space.
NZ Retail and The Register’s sales and marketing breakfast saw dozens of Kiwi retailers come together to network, sharing tips and tricks and absorbing expert advice.
Australian fast fashion pureplay The Iconic has appointed Erica Berchtold as its new chief executive.
Consumer finance business Latitude Financial Services has added Auckland-based fintech company Genoapay to its portfolio alongside Gem Visa and other products. Genoapay provides a no interest payment instalment service, allowing shoppers to pay off purchases totalling up to $1,000 over 10 weeks.
The magazine that would become NZ Retail was launched in 1948, making it probably New Zealand’s oldest business magazine. In the December 2018 / January 2019 issue, we’re celebrating 70 years of retail history.