28-05-2025
Retail isn't dying, but it needs to build community to thrive
Hamish Acland's Mons Royale clothing brand is based close to the Kiwi ski action in Wānaka.
THREE KEY FACTS
Retail in New Zealand has faced some strong headwinds in recent years. First came Covid, then a recession, and all while online shopping has continued to surge in popularity.
It hasn't been easy for retailers and, unfortunately, boarded-up shopfronts are a common sight around the country. The
