Feb 2010 Features

A New Year, a new word - Editorial

Last year the ‘it' word was ‘recession'. Conversations I had, be they at a dinner party or rugby match, always included the word - you couldn't escape it. To the point where I felt many people wanted to clutch the word recession like it was some sort of life-saving device, ‘everything that's going wrong in my life is because of the recession', sort of reassurance . More »

Shine a Light

From humble beginnings as a guide in the night, a light source around which to huddle, or a perfect ghost story companion, the candle has projected itself well into the future, closely masking clothing, colour and material trends. Nowadays, buying a candle makes for a more greener and eco-conscious shopping experience. More »

Gadget Magic - Must-have culinary picks

Forget pre-packaged, microwave, convenience and fast foods; delicious, inventive and hands-on home cooking is regaining popularity in New Zealand. More »

Smart games for a new generation

The past three years have seen a surge of interest in educational games, and it's problem-solving that's firing the imagination of kids and their parents, says Mind Challenge New Zealand general manager, Paul Manning. “The trend is really towards strategy and lateral-thinking games; it's definitely going back into those games that are fun, easy to learn, but very challenging.”. More »

Bringing Special Back - Mother's Day 2010

The second Sunday in May is a great excuse for mothers all around the world to be pampered, but deciding on what to gift a mother can be the most difficult task of all. More »

Caught Red Handed - Taking Stock of Security

Do you have the upper hand when it comes to protecting your store? Protecting your store, your stock, your customers and yourself from crime are areas many retailers like to think they've got covered. More »