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Inertia - Today is the most important day of your life

A little inspiration to get you started this year, in the wise words of the Retailworld Group General Manager Doug Downer.

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No Jobs? What a Crock!

In our industry we meet all types and for the most part we are fortunate that we deal with hard working Australians who want and need a job however this is not the case with all.

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Cyber Monday

As a shopper, Black Friday sounds amazing! As a retailer, it means lower profit margins, but more sales. So what’s Cyber Monday all about?

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Are you guilty of ‘re-gifting?’

Coming into the Christmas season, gift buying is at it’s peak for shoppers. What will you buy to make sure your present isn’t a statistic of re-girfting? According to this article popcorn makers, electric pepper grinders and Christmas novelty’s are a few of the number one items people are looking to pass on!

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Qantas - Bungle or Heroes, and what’s this got to do with retail.

Well this blog is bound to get the biggest reaction of all to date. Many people have passionate opinions on the recent Qantas dispute, especially those who were actually stranded during the airline’s shut down including one fellow writer, a professional it would seem who commented it was like being invited to a BBQ by a mate and having the door slammed in your face, very Un-Australian. REALLY ???

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Mall Makeover for Hamilton CBD

Great news for Hamilton - Make sure you head down to see this new and improved shopping destination!

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Seek SARA Winners!

Thank you for your support! Retailworld have taken out the Large Specialist Recruitment Agency for 2011!

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Employment Brand Essential for Retailers

Whether it be company culture, progression opportunities, salary & incentives or retention, the list of reasons someone values an employer are vast and endless.

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Restart Christchurch Update

A downer on the Christchurch Pop-Up Mall as London Company looks at taking legal action against use of the idea.

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Have you voted?

Support your favourite retail employer! Vote for them now at www.voteretail.co.nz

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Bucking the downhill trend! Ola Zara

Retailworld CEO John Caldwell has started his own blog site - read what he thinks about ZARA here! www.itsallaboutretail.com

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The New iPhone

There’s always a lot of hype when it comes to new Apple products, so what’s the real deal with the new iPhone?

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Nespresso’s NZ Store

Have you been in to Nespresso in Newmarket yet? It’s a must see! Check out this story the featured in Inside Retailing yesterday.

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Found a little Gem of a blog!

It’s always nice to come along an easy-to-read blog on NZ fashion. Check this one out - who knows, you might be the next person to feature!

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Restart Christchurch

Check out this amazing idea to help out Christchurch CBD retailers!

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The New Copyright Law - what does it mean for you?

We’ve all heard that it’s being updated, but what does it mean?! Check out this helpful article on Stuff this morning

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Something to consider

Don’t know what you’re passionate about anymore? Read on….

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Jobs Galore but bosses will have to pay

Thousands of jobs will be created in Canterbury in the next few months, with big increases in pay a worry for employers wanting specialist skills and top managers.

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Lipstick Theory bodes ill for U.S. retail

I found this great story on the theory of how you can read retail trends by the number of lipstick sales

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RWC Can Help Refill Talent Pool

Despite the international drawcard of the Rugby World Cup, it would appear that expat Kiwis are not rushing home to join the party.

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Our New Christchurch Office!

We’ve relocated and settled in to our new office in Christchurch!

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Easter Weekend!

It’s only two days until Easter weekend, what are you planning on doing?!

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LinkedIn

100 Million reasons to join

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Christchurch - Access for Retailers

Retailers need access to their buildings, but what’s been done about it?

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Retailers Meeting in Christchurch

Venue confirmed: Sudima Airport Hotel, Cnr Memorial Ave & Orchard Road

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NZRA National Conference

6th April 2011 - New Zealand Retailers Association

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Chch: Retailers Meeting

Monday 28th February, National Retailers to meet to discuss the situation in Christchurch

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Christchurch Update

Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the Christchurch Earthquake

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Christchurch

Our office in Christchurch is CLOSED until further notice - 0800 520 0573

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Wage Rate grows 1.7%

Statistics NZ has just released data for the last quarter - and things are looking up for retail!

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Rachel’s Fashion Blog

It might be verging on 40 degrees outside but the winter season is officially on us….when we’re talking fashion that is!

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Prada to decide on IPO

According to sources, Prads is looking to proceed with an IPO within the next two months

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New Year, New Career?

We’re back! And ready to help you on your next step

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Christmas Hours

We’re re-opening on the 5th January

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Christmas is coming!

Only 3 days to go!

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Retail Institute

Best Small to Medium Workplace at the JRA Best Workplaces

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Retail Institute

Best Small to Medium Workplace at the JRA Best Workplaces

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Bayfair

$15 million dollar referbishment soon to be officially launched

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NEW WEBSITE ALERT

Hospoworld has a brand new website!

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Walk-in-Wardrobe!

Westfield 277, Newmarket has a walk-in wardrobe this weekend!

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Michael Hill Jeweller

“World’s Best Couple”

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Growth for Retail

Expansion plans across the country for leading shopping centres and malls

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Tax Changes

The Five Big Questions

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GST Rise

Effective 1 October 2010

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Profits All Around!

Hallenstein Glassons Holdings posted a 53% jump in full year profit

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Who’s Winning After the Earthquake?

Suprising retail results in the aftermath of the Christchurch Earthquake

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Most Exciting Role!

Top opportunity available now!

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Healthy Profit for Kathmandu

Net profit up to over $25 million

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Retail Rush – September 2010

Read some great success stories, CV dos and don’ts and find out some helpful tips on becoming an expert in product knowledge.

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Silver Lining

Is there an upside to come out of the Christchurch Earthquake?

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Christchurch Earthquake

The NZ Retailers Association has some practical tips for employers and employees

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Top Shop Finalists Announced!

The results are in - find out who made it now!

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Christchurch Earthquake

4th September 2010: 7.1 earthquake hits Christchurch

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Father’s Day Present Ideas

Need some help with what to buy Dad for Father’s Day this weekend?

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Focus on You

This event will appeal to any woman from any background who is looking for more out of life.  This event promises to be fun, relaxed, inspirational and above all…real.

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Otto Groen

The NZ hospitality industry sad to say good bye

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Newmarket Viaduct Diversions

The roads will be closed for up to 36 hours this weekend, what does it mean for retailers?

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Job Fairs a big success!

Retailworld worked with McDonald’s to hire around 200 staff!

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10 questions in 10 minutes

Find out more about Retailworld’s CEO Trish McLean in her interview with btob.co.nz

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Employment Issues

What’s going on with NZ employment as we head into recovery after the recession?

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Absolut Fashion Show & Designer Lunch

Friday the 3rd of September at Kermadec

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New Zealand Retail Magazine

Case Study: Recruitment & Training

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Top Shop Awards

Judging is under way for the 2010 Top Shop Awards.. who will it be?!

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The Food Show

29th July – 1st August at the ASB Showgrounds

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Looking for Retail Planners

Retailworld are currently looking for planners across the retail industry

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Victoria Park Market Upgrade

Full revamp set to take place soon!

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Retail Figures Steady

May retail figures show shoppers are still cautious

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New Customer Trends

Budgets are tight and consumers are more informed. How do retailers attract customers into their store?

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iPod Touch Winner Announced

Congratulations to Stephen Cadman - winner of our jobmail promotion!

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Wild Food Challenge

Monteiths is currently running it’s Wild Food Challenge for the 13th year!

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White Out

Newmarket has gone all out in support of the All Whites!

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iPad coming to NZ!

Taking the world by storm, the iPad set to arrive on our shores in July!

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Earn $200!

Earning $200 has never been so easy!

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Michael Hill

What a great place to work!

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Retail Modern Apprentice of the Year 2010

Have you got a Modern Apprentice who you think deserves to become the 2010 Retail Modern Apprentice of the Year?

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An Evening with Michael Hill

Are you New Zealand’s next Michael Hill?

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TOP SHOP Retail Excellence Awards

The TOP SHOP® Retail Excellence Awards are now open for entries!

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GST increase - What’s the deal?

What the latest budget means for you.

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The Future of Job Boards

Retailworld’s Founding Director, Trish McLean, was recently included in The NZ Job Board Report with her opinion on the future of job boards. 

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Glassons tops Topshop

Topshop’s coming to NZ - but what’s all the hype about?

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Retail Rush out now!

Latest edition of the Retail Rush out now!

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Win an iPod Touch!

Register for jobmail and go in the draw to win an iPod Touch!

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Introducing… jobmail!

Have the latest hot jobs sent straight to your inbox!

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NZ’s Second Largest Industry!

Ever wondered just how big the retail sector is in NZ? Newly released data shows the broad scope of the country’s second largest industry.

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Discounts Impacting Retail Sales

Recent survey results show a 0.6% fall in retail sales between February and January this year. Experts say it’s due to the large amount of retailers having constant sales - no one’s buying unless they’re getting a discount!

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2010 Career Map Out Now!

Map out your career path using the Retailworld Resourcing Career Map! 2010 Career Map out NOW!
If you haven’t seen the career map- take a look at our interactive online version

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Rapid NZ Employee Turnover Rates

Recent survey results have revealed that 53% of NZ employees are leaving their jobs within the first two years and 49 % of kiwis employees are actively looking for a job.

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Retail Career Map

Feedback from a visitor to our site!

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Proposed rise in GST a logistical nightmare for retailers

A rise in GST will mean overnight price changes on 1000’s of items for retailers

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How do I make a career change into an administration role?

I have been in architecture for the last 13+ years. I have come to a point in my career where I feel a total change of career might be a good thing. I am considering moving into a totally different environment. Somewhere I can learn and climb the ladder to the top. I have always thought that administration will be a great way to go. Maybe still in the property industry. What will be the best way to start off, since my CV only consists of architectural positions.

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Help a Kiwi Company get to Silicon Valley!

NZ designed retail management product VendHQ.com has been picked as 1 of 8 semifinalists for the Cloud Connect Launch Pad, a technology award out of Silicon Valley, USA. But to get to the finals they need your votes!

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Job seekers beware - are you managing your personal brand effectively?

Do you know where and to how many people your CV has been presented to?

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Social Networking -  it not all play!

Social networking it’s not just for posting pictures of that big night out, spying on ex partners & killing time at work. It can be a powerful resource for Employers and Jobseekers alike.

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Gen Y Job Seekers - disgruntled, demanding & needing direction

Notorious for self centred and egotistical behaviour dealing with Gen Y applicants irritated by the recession can be frustrating for employers but is a little interview coaching all Gen Y require?

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A flood of job seekers vie for limited jobs

Thousands of job seekers lined the street in Manukau yesterday hoping to secure 1 of only 160 jobs available at the soon to open Countdown Supermarket

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