[ convenience & impulse retailing ]
ARE YOU NEW ZEALAND’S BEST
CONVENIENCE STORE?
Deb Jackson, Managing Editor, C&I NZ
Welcome to the latest issue of Convenience & Impulse Retailing New Zealand (C&I NZ), created proudly in partnership with the New Zealand Association of Convenience Stores (NZACS). C&I NZ is calling on its readers to help shine a light on the unsung legends of the retail world. This is a different story to what we would normally publish, but it’s one I’ve been excited to write. The pandemic has thrown unprecedented challenges at all of us, but it has been heartening to hear so many stories of resilience, innovation, strength and leadership. Amongst such an incredibly tough year and the entire convenience industry, these stories are the silver linings. With 2020 now firmly behind us and a brighter year already in full swing, it’s more important than ever that we collectively recognise the hard work of retailers across New Zealand and celebrate these unsung heroes who have worked tirelessly to serve their local communities. So, I’m calling on you, our readers, to join this movement. I want to hear from you about your go-to convenience store, petrol station or dairy, your favourite retailer, your most appreciated colleague, or anyone from the industry you admire.
Drop me a line at d.jackson@c-store.com.au with your thoughts, no matter how brief. Looking forward to hearing from you and continuing to shine a light on the great parts of this industry.
This month… In this issue of C&I NZ, we’ve got highlights from the recent Convenience Market Business Breakfast in Auckland hosted by NZACS. The event included a presentation from Lance Dobson, Executive Director – Retail & Consumer Intelligence, NielsenIQ, who shared insights from the convenience channel in NZ and around the globe. It gave NZACS members, including retailers and suppliers, the opportunity to network and access some valuable insights about the state of the industry. Also in this issue, we hear from Richard Kirby, National Channel Manager – Wholesale and Impulse, Twin Agencies, who tells us that the business, which has been proudly growing NZ brands for more than 24 years, is enjoying a strong year in 2021. We’d like to thank Richard Kirby and Dave Hooker for their contributions in this issue. Cheers, Deb
“C&I NZ IS CALLING ON ITS READERS TO HELP SHINE A LIGHT ON THE UNSUNG LEGENDS OF THE RETAIL WORLD.”
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