New Zealand may be a small country at the bottom of the world, but some of the major retail brands that we’ve heard about for decades have started eyeing up our islands. 

Costco, Ikea, and a range of fashion brands are amongst the global icons heading our way soon. But why are they choosing to open here now, and what does it mean for local businesses?

Today, NZ Herald business reporter Aimee Shaw joins Damien for a rundown on the stores setting up shop in New Zealand, and Auckland University marketing professor Bodo Lang explains why these international brands are setting up shop here. 

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You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.

Host: Damien Venuto
Editor/Producer: Shaun D Wilson
Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

New Zealand may be a small country at the bottom of the world, but some of the major retail brands that we’ve heard about for decades have started eyeing up our islands. 
Costco, Ikea, and a range of fashion brands are amongst the global icons heading our way soon. But why are they choosing to open here now, and what does it mean for local businesses?
Today, NZ Herald business reporter Aimee Shaw joins Damien for a rundown on the stores setting up shop in New Zealand, and Auckland University marketing professor Bodo Lang explains why these international brands are setting up shop here. 
Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network.
Host: Damien Venuto Editor/Producer: Shaun D Wilson Executive Producer: Ethan Sills

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.

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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future.
Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture.&nbsp;
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Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald’s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what’s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.

Go beyond the headlines with The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald&rsquo;s daily news analysis podcast. Each weekday Chelsea Daniels unpacks the stories shaping Aotearoa, from what&rsquo;s happening in our own backyard to global events shaping our future. Every episode we speak to leaders, experts, reporters, and those living the story, so you get the full picture. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode.