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From “Accidental” Business to 400+ Stockists

“In 2021, we exhibited at the NZ Gift & Homeware Fair for the first time to test the wholesale market. That decision completely changed the direction of the business, and we haven’t looked back since.” Read NZ Gift & Homeware Fair exhibitor Ecovask’s success story.

Marketing Tips for Retailers Heading into Spring

Not sure what direction to take your marketing in next? The Social Collective’s Loren Tomlinson shares the marketing activities that can actually move the needle this spring.

Beyond Souvenirs: How meaningful design is fuelling the South Island’s Retail Growth

Read how local, South Island suppliers like West Moor Design are at the forefront for a shifting trend in the market: Customers on the hunt for pieces that reflect their experience, rather than generic souvenirs.

The Rise of Māori in Retail: The Power of Visibility

Discover how a long-held gap for Māori designed and made products is now being closed by the rise of entrepreneurs introducing products created and guided by Whakapapa (Ancestry), Wairua (Spiritual Belief) and the philosophy that culture shouldn’t be something you catch up on later in life; it should be part of everyday living.

Celebrating Kiwi Icons: Turning a Joy of Making into a Household Brand

From a lifelong passion for sketching, experimenting, and love of design to a household Kiwi name; see how Design by Leonard’s approach has led to success in the Gift Industry.

Tourism sparks boost for retail: Why NZ’$70 Million investment is a turning point for retailers

The arrival of a $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package is here: see why it’s a turning point for New Zealand’s retail industry.

Piecing Together Success: Hexagon Puzzle Launches at Spring Gift Fair 2025

PieceHouse has made waves at the 2025 Spring Gift Fair with the launch of its latest innovation; the Hexagon Puzzle, a first-of-its-kind design that reimagines the traditional jigsaw format.

5 Simple Social Media Tips for Retailers in 2025

Social media is changing fast! Here are five easy tips to help your retail business succeed on social media in 2025, with practical examples to get you started.

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