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august 2008

200808 handcraft sector.pdf(747.47 KB)
An insight into the New Zealand Craft supply sector and the constantly evolving market.

200808 packaging.pdf(667.49 KB)
As we become more environmentally aware it is time to think about packaging options. What is available now and what will be available in the future?

200808 case study 2.pdf(338.73 KB)
Cuba St - A Wellington Shopping Icon. Can Cuba St clean up and embrace property developers and still remain 'Cool'.

July 2008

200807 photographic sector.pdf(612.52 KB)
As technology advances the traditional photographic store has to advance and change to stay competitive in changing times.

200807 case study.pdf(207.18 KB)
If it weren't for your gumboots where would you be? In a world of knock-offs, rip-offs and counterfeiting, even gumboots need IP protection.

200807 retail design awards.pdf(3,600.35 KB)
Be impressed and inspired by the 2008 winners of the Retail Design Awards.

June 2008

200806 retail crime.pdf(1,229.95 KB)
An indepth look into retail shop theft and the challenges which retailers face combating this problem.

200806 CD music sector.pdf(1,024.96 KB)
Technology continues to grow rapidly. What does this mean for the traditional bricks and mortar CD retailers? Take a look into the music retailing industry.

200807 intellectual property.pdf(973.27 KB)
Understanding the environment of on-line auctions and following simple rules can help you maximise the returns and enjoyment of using on-line auction sites.

april 2008

200804 c-store sector.pdf(418.57 KB)
Where to now for the Convenience store?

200804 staff training.pdf(426.03 KB)
Consequences and rewards in staff training.

200804 international awards.pdf(748.31 KB)
Be inspired with the showcase from the International Retail Design Awards.

March 2008

200803 natural health sector.pdf(741.89 KB)
Mike Booker takes a look into one of the booming retail sectors of the last decade - Natural Health.

200703 sustainability.pdf(345.70 KB)
Fashion Designer Laurie Voon shares how she maintains her sustainable clothing label - Starfish.

200703 marketing.pdf(214.86 KB)
How will the bulk mailing changes coming fromNew Zealand post affect your direct marketing.

200703 retail on-line.pdf(1,132.87 KB)
Top 10 e-tailing tips.

February 2008

200802 cake sector.pdf(273.80 KB)
Early morning starts, a shortage of new blood, sky-rocketing butter and flour prices -- Lynda Gray gets a taste of the cake sector.

200802 adult store sector.pdf(354.26 KB)
Adult stores are making a move from red lights to the red carpet as they achieve recognition as award winning retailers.

200802 sustainable retailing.pdf(465.99 KB)
The Untouched World Charitable Trust.

200802 retail support.pdf(356.92 KB)
It's all too easy to slip up when signing a new lease...

december 2007

200712 menswear sector.pdf(10,319.44 KB)
Menswear retailers are increasingly adopting innovative marketing techniques in an attempt to build their brands in the eyes of customers.

200712 driving force.pdf(1,700.87 KB)
A couple of months into the job and new Retail Industry Training Organisation chief executive John Meeuwsen has a lot of items on his 'to do' list.

200712 retail events.pdf(11,243.07 KB)
Advance and Balance - this was the theme of the 13th Asia-Pacific Retailers Convention and Exhibition (APRCE) held in Tokyo in October this year.

200712 intellectual property.pdf(973.27 KB)
Selling on the Net - with more and more customers lured by the convenience of shopping online, retailers could be missing out on business if their goods are not available for sale on the net.

200712 pricing for profit.pdf(916.47 KB)
Strategic pricing for profit optimisation - or how to use the most exciting curve in retail.

November 2007

200711 lingerie sector.pdf(456.72 KB)
Bustier teen girls, figure-hugging fashion, makeover TV shows and fabulous fabrics: they're all good news for lingerie retailers.

200711 retail technology.pdf(295.62 KB)
RFID technology has been on the brink of retailing greatness for years, it seems.

200711 service sector.pdf(471.09 KB)
Store mannequins inspire the imagination and help generate sales - whether beautifully styled, full-size models or functional, headless clothes hangers.

October 2007

200710 kitchenware and accessories.pdf(674.73 KB)
Television cooking shows and celebrity chefs have helped turn cooking into a cool and sexy pastime - and speciality kitchenware stores are experiencing the benefits.

200710 retail training.pdf(445.20 KB)
A recently released study has found there still exists plenty of opportunity for New Zealand's retailers to lift their game and give their customers what they want.

200710 social responsibility.pdf(7,274.20 KB)
The range of Pink Ribbon Products sold in support of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month is growing year on year as New Zealand retailers and consumers get behind this worthwhile cause.

200710 sustainable retail.pdf(633.85 KB)
Design Mobel's new concept store in Wellington invites customers to explore a whole new bedroom experience.

September 2007

200709 sustainable retail.pdf(688.42 KB)
Sustainability on an environmental, social and economic level is a core policy for the natural health company Comvita and it has already been recognised for its efforts with a raft of business awards.

200709 last word.pdf(91.46 KB)
Forget about the small print, when did you last examine a supplier company's Terms of Trade?

April 2007

environment support.pdf(525.41 KB) Serious about sustainability
market sctor.pdf(888.31 KB) Shopping in a man's world

March 2007

Florist Sector.pdf(651.85 KB) Still blooming
technology.pdf(117.23 KB) GS1 Databar
Retail Support.pdf(89.98 KB) Repossession

February 2007

Security.pdf(85.86 KB) Self assessment for robbery risk
Office Stationery & Furniture Sector.pdf(749.91 KB)
Technology.pdf(264.49 KB) Space management
Intellectual property.pdf(576.04 KB) Domain name demons

december 2006

Jewellery Sector.pdf(731.44 KB) Glittering treasures
Store design.pdf(588.24 KB) Winning touch
On-line auctions.pdf(96.98 KB) Trading on-line
Intellectual Property.pdf(985.16 KB) Cutting free (Copyright)

march 2006

Pandemic Preparation article
"Prepare for the worst... and expect the best. That was the catchline of a recent 'Preparing for a Pandemic' seminar. So, how prepared is your business for a pandemic, bird flu or otherwise?"
Pandemic pg1.pdf(35.05 KB)
Pandemic pg2.pdf(3,075.03 KB)

november 2005

Read the TABBIE Award winning article by Lynda Gray
nzretail pharmacy feature.pdf(292.21 KB)

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