Lessons from COVID-19

Au Natural Skinfood is an innovative Kiwi e-tailer with great Manuka based products and an excellent sustainability story. COVID-19 has driven a rethink of some aspects of their business. Founder, Tracy Ahern tells us how they’ve adapted to find new markets, deliver to customers and to keep growing internationally in a tough health and beauty sector.
 

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Online retail builds momentum ahead of Peak

Retail's recovery gained momentum in Q3 2026, with spending on physical goods increasing 4.6% year-on-year.
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Online retail grows as cautious confidence returns

The first half of 2026 is showing us the early signs of a retail recovery. Online spending in the first half of 2026 was up 12% compared to the same period in 2025.