
Marimekko to launch online store in New Zealand
The brand has already been present in Australia since the 1960s.
The Inside View

Taking stock for personal consumption: Beware the tax pitfalls
If you don’t pay for the goods that you take, the ATO want to know about it.
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Retailers push for tighter measures on illegal tobacco trade
AACS CEO Theo Foukkare noted that the illegal nicotine market is now worth more than $7 billion per year.
From the Editor’s Desk

How Samsung technology can help enhance the in-store shopping experience
By using large format displays, brands can establish a more prominent presence, promote products and experiences on offer in store, and potentially drive higher foot traffic and increase basket size.

Snowflake sees rise in retail clients
The company cited David Jones, Workwear Group, MECCA, and Mitre 10 NZ as among its clients.

Real-time data-driven insights supercharges Baby Bunting’s growth
“While organisations possess vast quantities of data, they often lack the capacity to transform this raw information into actionable strategic insights.”

Businesses under pressure amid heightened workplace regulations
“Here we are again, ignoring the core issues, interfering in independent determinations, and keeping workforce regulation in the dark ages.”

NZCC clears Woolworths on proposed acquisition of Beak & Johnston
The NZCC said it did not find evidence that the proposal would result in substantial lessening of competition.

Online spending on books, stationery, multimedia up in 2024
Millennials spent the highest, amounting to $690 million.

Wittner enters voluntary administration amid cost pressures
HJ Wittner founded the company in 1912.

Accent Group to launch, operate Sports Direct in ANZ
Accent plans for an initial roll out of at least 50 Sports Direct stores plus an online store over the next six years.

Hard Rock admits to resale price maintenance, misleading customers
The ACCC accepted Hard Rock’s undertaking, which includes issuing corrective notices to the resellers.

Poolwerx founder transitions into non-executive director role
John O’Brien will provide ongoing oversight, guidance, and continuity to ensure the brand continues its trajectory.

Michael Hill appoints Andrea Slingsby as alternate director
She previously served Michael Hill as chief operating officer.