Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in New Zealand, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Doughnut chain Krispy Kreme is facing a potential fallout after its advertisement campaign for the Australia and New Zealand market was caught containing an offensive racial slur. The campaign features four short videos showing that Krispy Kreme doughnuts can…
Air New Zealand is looking for two airports to further support its efforts towards decarbonization and has opened an expression of interest as part of selecting a route to fly its commercial demonstrator aircraft from 2026. The move is part of the airline’s…
Auckland craft beer brewer Epic Brewing Company has gone into liquidation. Companies Office records show the business was placed into liquidation by a special resolution of shareholders on Tuesday. Damien Grant and Adam Botterill of Waterstone Insolvency were…
Nespresso has announced that Stefan Vermeulen, currently Managing Director for Nespresso New Zealand, will succeed Jean-Marc Dragoli as Managing Director of Nespresso Oceania. Mr Vermeulen brings a wealth of brand knowledge and local experience, having held…
Carousell, a Singaporean consumer-to-consumer (C2C) service platform operating across Southeast Asia, is letting go of about 110 employees, or 10% of its total headcount, to reduce costs amid a challenging market condition for the tech industry. The…
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has decided to retain full ownership of its Australian business after a 12-month review, with chief executive Miles Hurrell saying the Australian consumer brands are important in the company’s strategy of moving higher up the…
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has decided to retain full ownership of its Australian business after a 12-month review, with chief executive Miles Hurrell saying the Australian consumer brands are important in the company’s strategy of moving higher up the…
Restaurants across Australia and New Zealand are being encouraged to sign on to a new set of standards that aims to provide better welfare for chickens raised for meat. The New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCE) has established…
AirAsia X, the medium to long-haul affiliate airline of AirAsia Aviation Group, is launching flights to Auckland, New Zealand, via Australia. The announcement is the latest from the Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) based airline, which will offer seats to…
Nestlé has added to its portfolio of health-focused assets with the acquisition of New Zealand business The Better Health Company. Financial terms were not disclosed. The Better Health Company (TBHC) is the company behind the supplement brand Go Healthy, as…
Wendy’s NZ, the current master franchisee, owner and operator of all Wendy’s hamburger restaurants throughout New Zealand, is on the market for the first time in 34 years. The brand was brought here in 1988 when Danny and Dianne Lendich opened the first store…
Cleanery, the innovative Kiwi eco-cleaning and personal care products company, has closed an oversubscribed Seed Round of $2.34 million. Kiwi eco-cleaning start-up attracts big name backers for Australasian growth Cleanery, the innovative Kiwi eco-cleaning…
As of this month New Zealanders are now able to walk into pharmacies across the country and buy one of Australia’s most popular skincare lines, MooGoo, as the number of Kiwis with skin disorders is on the rise. New Zealand has one of the highest incidence of…
Unilever New Zealand MD Cameron Heath will relocate to take up the new role with his team this month after nearly six months of managing the role remotely. His predecessor, Nick Bangs, will move to Sydney to take on the role of GM, home, beauty and personal…
Singapore-based online sneaker resale marketplace Ox Street is launching a trans-Tasman expansion, opening an e-commerce store in Australia. “Australia is a perfect fit for the community we want to build in the long-term,” said Gijs Verheijke, founder and CEO…
With the last two years seeing more people adopting pets, the Purina factory is now set to meet the growing demand for wet cat food in Australia and beyond thanks to the newly installed state-of-the-art high-speed manufacturing technology. As well, the Purina…
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