More needs to be done to help New Zealand businesses better prepare for natural disasters according to an industry expert. The call comes following the results of a recent survey which found Kiwi companies lag behind those in other markets in their level of preparation for the COVID-19 pandemic. Frazer Scott, CEO of Plan B, […]
An artist’s impression of the new retail complex. Kmart is to open a store in Ashburton, anchoring a new retail and food & beverage complex being developed by local property investor Tricroft. The development will be constructed on a near-vacant site on the corner of Cass and South Streets, next to the Countdown Ashburton South […]
The Warehouse has announced that it is working to combat period poverty in New Zealand through a number of customer-focused initiatives. It joins the efforts of other retailers working to reduce the stigma around periods and tackle period poverty in New Zealand, including Countdown and The Body Shop. Chief Product Officer of The Warehouse Tania […]
As we move out of a second round of lockdowns in Auckland, and limits on crowd sizes remain in place, the pains felt by the retail industry have never been more acute. This became apparent in the latest Retail NZ Retail Radar, with retailers confidence taking a significant hit after the setback in Auckland; nearly […]
This month, NorthWest Shopping center’s Te Pumanawa Square welcomes a new entertainment establishment in the form of an upmarket billiards gastropub. Created under the desire to bring people together for delicious food, drinks, and of course pool, Slate offers a unique experience within a highly competitive industry. Although launching during a Covid-reality, owner Matt Edwards […]
Vodafone New Zealand yesterday announced an exclusive partnership with TheMarket, Aotearoa’s fastest growing ecommerce site. The partnership, the first of its kind for TheMarket, will reward all Vodafone New Zealand customers with a free subscription to TheMarket Club, an exclusive membership providing free shipping over $45, VIP offers and priority customer service at TheMarket.com. Backed by […]
If you’ve ever wanted to pick up a pizza but didn’t want to go into the store, then Domino’s new Car Park Delivery is for you. Whether you’re still in your pj’s, have the kids or the dog with you or just don’t want to leave the car, with Car Park Delivery you can get […]
Earlier this year Kowtow created a physical space in Smith & Caughey’s that celebrates the brand’s minimalist aesthetic and sustainable values. The space was collaborated on with Rufus Knight of Knight Associates who also developed the identity for Kowtow’s flagship Wellington & Newmarket stores. Kowtow’s core values of sustainability are incorporated into the area, for […]
The new Levi’s® and LEGO collaboration will be exclusively available at Loaded, one of New Zealand’s premier streetwear destinations, with aspirations of art, music, skate and sneaker culture. Kate McDonell, Lead Merchant at Levi’s Australia and New Zealand, says of the retail partnership “special collaborations need partners that understand the unique intersection of culture, fashion […]
