Last year’s events caused significant disruption to the retail industry, however recent Paymark statistics show that the month of December was 2020’s saving grace. In the June quarter of 2020, which included the Level 4 Lockdown, payments through Paymark via an underlying set of Core Retail merchants dropped 15.5 percent from a year earlier in […]
The iconic fast food chain Burger King has recently announced it will be undergoing a complete brand makeover, including changes to its logo, food packaging and restaurants. The revamp will be the first in over 20 years with the aim to show customers that Burger King is a brand that is evolving. Global chief marketing […]
Widespread internet access, rapid international supply chains and the proliferation of ecommerce over the last decade has given New Zealand’s shoppers access to an endless supply of products from across the globe. However, with a pandemic-induced desire to support local communities and businesses, coupled with the consumer shift away from international brands, 2021 will see […]
Although disruptive to the retail industry, for some, the pandemic brought great opportunity. With health products highly sought after and a rise in e-commerce, several entrepreneurs managed to turn their Lockdown ideas into thriving businesses. The flatmates who made $250k Reever Botha and Vlad Kosovac launched their gut health business PuraU just as Australia headed […]
