Retail stories - Page 180
Kathmandu slows pace of store openings after first-half loss
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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Kathmandu Holdings, which operates 157 outdoor clothing and equipment outlets, is pulling back the pace of new store openings after aggressive price d.
New Zealanders part of global opposition to USA big brother mass surveillance
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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microsoft
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amnesty international
Amnesty International says people want Google, Microsoft and Yahoo to secure their communications to prevent government access.
NZ migration hits new record in February year
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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retail
New Zealand's migration hit a new record in the year through February, driven by more arrivals and fewer departures.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, led by Skellerup, Meridian
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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New Zealand shares gained as Skellerup Holdings rose 3.7% and Meridian Energy advanced 2.5%, amid revived investor interest due to globally low interest rates.
Vulnerable mobile apps 'just waiting to be exploited'
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Hackers target weak mobile apps, with AVG's CTO warning they're ripe for data theft and urging developers and stores to tighten security.
NZ economy grows 0.8% in fourth quarter, on tourist spending, heated housing market
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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tourism
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economy
The New Zealand economy expanded in the fourth quarter as tourists drove growth in retailing and accommodation, and property sales increased demand fo.
World Week Ahead: Will the Fed remain patient?
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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banking
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industrial
The key focus in the coming days will be how the US Federal Reserve tweaks its monetary policy position, and what that means for the timing of an inte.
Good Technology makes a play in the wearable security market
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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data protection
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iot
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apps
Good Technology has leaped aboard the wearables bandwagon, upgrading their enterprise mobile data security platform.
While you were sleeping: Pressure eases on Fed
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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supply chain
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microsoft
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intel
Wall Street gained after a surprise drop in US retail sales bolstered hope that Federal Reserve policy makers might not be in a rush to raise interest.
DB forecasts cider sales to double in the next five years
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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lion
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market
DB Breweries chief executive Andy Routley is forecasting cider sales in New Zealand to double in the next five years to about 12 percent the size of.
Cyber-espionage attacks are more sophisticated than ever
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
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apt
New cyber-espionage attacks are becoming more sophisticated and are flying under the radar of increasingly effective detection systems.
Imation targets enterprises with SDMA offering
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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nexsan
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ironkey
Imation unveils Secure Data Movement Architecture giving enterprises a smarter, safer and more efficient way to protect high-value data files.
It's here! Apple Watch launch date finally revealed
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Apple has lifted the veil on the Apple Watch, revealing its special features and announcing it will officially be available April 24.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse is frustrating and broken
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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digital entertainment
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bandai namco
Dragon Ball Xenoverse is the most unique Dragon Ball Z video game ever released, however it is far from being the best one.
Apple Watch to take centre stage this week
Mon, 9th Mar 2015
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wearables
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apple
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technology gifts
Shares of Apple will be in focus today as it is expected to unveil its new Apple Watch, the first real new product since Steve Jobs' death.
How to buy a backup and DR solution your CFO will love
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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storage
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dr
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cloud services
Forget about backup, consider only recover – and get a solution your executive team, users and IT team will all love, says Greg Wyman, StorageCraft VP.
While you were sleeping: Stocks slide on car sales
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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cisco
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3m
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industrial
Wall Street moved lower from record highs after disappointing car sales lowered the appeal of equities for now, as investors await a speech from Feder.
Time for new security resolutions
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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cybersecurity
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symantec
There's no time like the present for customers to take a good look at their security says Mark Shaw, Symantec Pacific region technology strategist – security.
Thinking of moving to Xero? Read our review
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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gaming
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fintech
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financial systems
After testing Xero out, I've come to realise that there's always an exception to the rule, and Xero definitely fits the bill (or should I say invoice).
UPDATE: A2 Milk's premium payout attracts farmer interest with lower dairy prices this year
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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A2 Milk Co, which markets milk with a protein variant said to have health benefits, says it's had more interest from farmers interested in supplying t.