Dole and KidsCan have come together to launch the #DoleUnstuffedBear initiative in an effort to change the harsh reality of childhood hunger. This holiday season, it is estimated that one in five children may go hungry around the world, a shocking statistic made even graver due to the pandemic’s impact. In an effort to drive […]
Research from Accenture New Zealand shows that the way retailers handled Covid could determine how Kiwis spend their money this Christmas. The October survey of 777 New Zealanders has revealed that 50 percent will not shop with retailers who laid off staff or reduced benefits in relation to Covid-19, and instead will use their wallets […]
Retail experience consultancy Quinine’s latest report highlights several unmissable retail innovations and insights that retailers should be exploring in preparation for the approaching New Year. To help retailers better connect with their customers in 2021, we’ve highlighted our top 5 insights from the report: 5 Retail Insights for 2021 Unified customer experiences It can be […]
Christmas has come early this year, with plenty of cheap strawberries for Kiwis to indulge in. Stats NZ has revealed that strawberry prices fell by a staggering 43 percent in November as Covid-19 border restrictions reduced exports. Strawberries were an average price of $3.45 per 250g punnet in November, down from $6.04 in October. Exporting […]
Retail NZ are pleased with the Government’s plans to regulate credit and contactless debit card fees. Fees for contactless debit and credit card transactions in New Zealand have been much higher than in similar markets overseas such as Australia and the UK. Retail NZ’s chief executive Greg Harford says he continues to hear from retailers […]
