Last year, retailing took a real beating in New Zealand and around the world – but what lies ahead? Crossmark New Zealand managing director Grant Leach shares his predictions for 2012.
Over the next 12 months, we can expect things to remain much the same, with a five to six percent dollar growth, of which one to two percent will be volume growth.
We will see greater pressure on increasing promotional activity, which will put pressure on investment returns.
The 2011 Air New Zealand Wine Awards dinner was held in Auckland on 12 November at The Langham, where the trophy winning wines were served with a six-course menu designed by Air New Zealand's consultant chefs.
Organised and owned by New Zealand Winegrowers, the Air New Zealand Wine Awards is the country’s most prestigious wine competition, and regarded as the official competition of the New Zealand wine industry.
Celebrations of staff achievements by the Foodstuffs Auckland and Foodstuffs Wellington cooperatives have highlighted the value of ongoing education throughout life to achieve success in the workplace.
Last year, retailing took a real beating in New Zealand and around the world – but what lies ahead? Crossmark New Zealand managing director Grant Leach shares his predictions for 2012.
Are the proposed new regulations a blessing or a burden? Hudson Gavin Martin law experts consider the ramifications for the FMCG industry.
Ashley Gray of Retail Meat New Zealand reviews the 2011 Sausage Competition.