Retail Press Releases, New Zealand

When the Dairy Becomes the Takeaway Go-To in Town

Discover how hot food is transforming New Zealand dairies, bakeries and superettes, giving local stores a new way to serve customers and grow trade.

Rare New Zealand Tokens Unseen for 40 Years Headline International Auction

Roxbury’s Auction House will present one of the strongest offerings of New Zealand numismatic material seen in years, featuring an exceptional selection of rare New Zealand trade tokens.

How Chicken & Chips Is Helping Kiwi Retailers Grow Revenue

Charleez Chicken & Chips explores why dairies, service stations, and convenience stores across New Zealand are increasingly investing in hot food systems and what that means for retailers looking to grow revenue and foot traffic.

Lazy Bear’s Most Comfortable Hoodie

Former Senior Marketer Ditches the Agency World to Build Lazy Bear — NZ’s Premier Natural Materials Hoodie Brand

Sun Stream Saunas Expands Into Cold Therapy With Launch of Solace Ice Baths Across Australia

Leading home wellness brand completes its three-pillar offering with the addition of precision-engineered cold plunge technology.

New Zealand Chocolate Brand Puts Flavour Before Sugar and Consumers Are Taking Notice

Wayne Raven Chocolate enters the New Zealand craft chocolate market with a philosophy-led approach rather than a broad product catalogue. Its positioning centres on ingredient order, New Zealand milk, Solomon Island cacao, and a flavour profile designed around balanced sweetness.

Belly Bliss Launched by Kiwi Mum

Belly Bliss is a New Zealand maternity comfort brand, launched in September 2025 by a local mum who struggled to find effective pregnancy comfort products during her own pregnancy.

Agentic Commerce Launches in New Zealand to Help Kiwi Brands Sell Directly via ChatGPT

AgenticCommerce.co.nz launches to help New Zealand businesses connect their product data to the open-source Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP), preparing Kiwi brands to sell directly through ChatGPT.

Tecra Evolution – Dynabook introduces Tecra A45-M & A65-M with AMD® Inside

Dynabook ANZ has launched two new business laptops, the Tecra A45-M (14”) and Tecra A65-M (16”), both powered by AMD® Ryzen™ 200 series processors and designed for durability, advanced security, and AI-enhanced productivity. Available now across Australia and New Zealand.

Dell’Amore Bridal Redefines the Bridal Shopping Experience in Auckland

Discover Dell’Amore Bridal, a trusted bridal shop in Auckland offering elegant gowns, personal fittings, and timeless wedding style.

Everyday Elegance: Silver Linings Collective Redefines Jewellery for Daily Wear

Timeless 925 Sterling Silver and 18k Gold Plated pieces designed by Silver Linings Collective for versatility across every occasion.

Petdirect Appoints Chief Veterinary Officer

Petdirect has appointed Dr Olja Jovovich as its first Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) following the successful launch of Petdirect Pharmacy in 2024. With rising demand for at-home access to prescription pet medications, Dr Jovovich will lead clinical governance and ensure regulatory compliance. She brings over a decade of experience, including leadership roles at Animates Vetcare and Practical CPD. Her appointment underscores Petdirect’s commitment to trusted, affordable pet healthcare as it scales its pharmacy offering across New Zealand.

Petdirect Secures Exclusive NZ Rights to M-PETS

Petdirect, New Zealand’s leading Kiwi-owned pet retailer, is proud to announce the exclusive launch of M-PETS, a globally recognised brand of high-quality, design-led pet essentials. Already available in over 70 countries, M-PETS is now officially and exclusively distributed in New Zealand by Petdirect, with a curated range of over 100 everyday products for cats and dogs and more coming soon.

Petdirect Expands From Digital To Physical Retail

In a bold move against prevailing economic trends, New Zealand’s leading online pet retailer, Petdirect, announces plans for major retail expansion with new stores opening in Mt Roskill, Auckland and Tower Junction, Christchurch in the coming months. Following the tremendous success of its first brick-and-mortar location in Takapuna, which opened in October 2024, this strategic expansion solidifies the company’s position as a dominant force in New Zealand’s pet retail sector. The 100% Kiwi-owned and operated company, which just celebrated its 5th birthday, has rapidly evolved from an online startup during the pandemic to capturing a majority share of the online pet supply market.

Kiwi Teen Launches A T-shirt startup with a twist

Eli Conroy, a 17 Year old with a passion for tech and entrepreneurship created a clothing brand which blends unique physical (clothing) and digital (NFT) products while supporting charitable causes.

Giftbox Raise Over $17,000 For I Am Hope Charity

Online gift retailer Giftbox Boutique has raised $17,864 for the I Am Hope charity through their pre-Christmas donation drive.

Custom Branded New Zealand drops all non-filter cotton masks

On Monday 17th January 2022 Custom Branded stopped branding all non-filter cotton face masks and suggested other branders do the same.

Crafting Talent in Hospitality and Tourism with Micro-Credentials

We shine the light on the best New Zealand has to offer in terms of fresh ingredients, transformed into outstanding cuisine, exceptional wines and beverages, our spectacular scenery captured by so many memorable tourism experiences, yet as nation, we still struggle to understand and tell this story.
With NZQA approval for 13 micro-credentials, the New Zealand School Food and Wine hopes to inspire and attract new people to jobs in hospitality, wine and tourism and also enhance wider community understanding of Aotearoa-New Zealand’s food and beverage story.

VWO and 10XL partner to offer cutting-edge CRO solutions to New Zealand brands

VWO – the experimentation platform used by fast-growing brands the world over, and 10XL – an Auckland based digital marketing agency that drives long-term revenue growth for eCommerce brands, have partnered to offer ease of experimentation and strategic CRO expertise to New Zealand brands. The aim is to help NZ brands grow sustainably and profitably with effective CRO solutions.

Convenient Consultation Service Now Available With Premium Jewellery and Diamond Stockist

Diamonds.co.nz, New Zealand’s premier online provider of high-quality jewellery and diamonds, makes it easier than ever before to purchase the diamond engagement ring of your dreams by offering a convenient in-person and online consultation service.