Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in New Zealand, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Royal Enfield is expanding the presence of the new Classic 350 across the world, and the Asia Pacific region, and has now launched the all-new Classic 350 in Australia and New Zealand. The new model will be available in four variants, the Halcyon, Classic…
Restaurant Brands NZ Limited reported a 19.7% increase in sales for the year ended 31 December 2021, making total sales of NZ$1.06 billion in 2021. While same-store deals stayed strong in the period, nearly NZ$100 million of the rise in annual sales came from…
The specialist retailer in Australia and New Zealand, Aumake Limited shared on Thursday that it has entered into a distribution agreement with a Japanese-inspired lifestyle product retailer MINISO Master Franchisee Pty Ltd (MINIS0). As per the agreement,…
Brianne West founded zero-waste beauty and lifestyle brand Ethique in her kitchen in Christchurch back in 2012, while completing her science degree. Since then, Ethique’s plastic-free products for face, hair, body, and home have prevented the manufacture and…
A2 Milk Co Ltd said on Wednesday Australian law firm Slater and Gordon has filed a class action lawsuit against the dairy firm on behalf of investors who bought its shares over a nine-month period when it issued multiple earnings downgrades. Shares of a2…
Auckland International Airport has posted an after-tax profit of $464.2m for the year to June 30, while also announcing plans to build a retail precinct with 100 stores that is expected to create 500 new jobs. Although its after-tax profit was up 139 percent…
Kiwi coffee brand Allpress has created its first capsule espresso, designed, it says, to deliver an accessible solution for those seeking to enjoy the brand’s coffee at home. According to the company, the capsule took years of innovation to create and uses…
New Zealand’s alcohol beverage giant Lion has introduced the first alcohol-free beer range under the Speight’s brand called Speight’s Summit Zero lager. Speight’s new beer range is also Lion’s second alcohol-free beer. The launch of the range resulted from…
A2 Milk’s NZ$270 million bid for New Zealand-based Mataura Valley Milk has been given the green light by the country’s Overseas Investment Office. The decision clears the way for a2 to pick up a 75 percent interest in the dairy nutrition business, which is…
Functional food and beverage company My Muscle Chef has rolled out a new range of protein cookies to help people struggling to hit their protein cookies. Macro – short for macronutrients – makes up a food composition in our bodies: fats, carbohydrates, and…
Amazon Australia has broadened its reach in the region, and is now officially offering its services to customers in New Zealand. While the online marketplace launched in Australia in 2017, Kiwis have long needed to purchase goods from the US marketplace,…
New Zealand mixer brand East Imperial Company has listed on the London Stock Exchange in a reverse takeover valuing the company at NZ$59.1 million. Founder and CEO Tony Burt said the listing marks a significant milestone as the premium mixer brand is set to…
Online supermarket Supie is set to open its virtual doors in Auckland next month, aiming to change the way Kiwis shop for groceries. The membership-based supermarket will house more than 2500 products sourced from local growers and food producers. Supie also…
Zurich-headquartered insurer Chubb has appointed a new president for Australia and New Zealand. Chubb names Peter Kelaher country president for Australia and New Zealand, according to a statement, succeeding Jarrod Hill who is leaving the firm. Kelaher…
Vietnamese limes and pomelos could be exported to New Zealand soon, following a commitment made Wednesday during the first agricultural dialogue between the two countries. The virtual dialogue was co-chaired by Ray Smith, Chief Executive of the New Zealand…
Delivery startup Give Me Bread has added liquor delivery in Christchurch along with its restaurant food delivery services. To order, the Give Me Bread app allows customers to tap a photograph of what he or she wants and place an order in which the drivers…
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