Retail stories - Page 574

Microsoft Office 2010 hits retail shelves, offering a free upgrade for Office 2007 purchases since March 5 and new social networking features.

Microsoft's new Xbox 360 Slim model will be released on July 9th in New Zealand, priced at $499, and on July 16th in Europe.

New Zealand's largest distributor has told The Channel it has absolutely no plans to sell direct to end users.

Former HP executive Joanna Burgess joins Renaissance as Communications and PR Manager, bringing 15 years of marketing expertise to the IT industry leader.

Apple's iPhone 4 dazzles with its Retina display, claims title of thinnest smartphone, and boosts gaming with a 3-axis gyro.

StorageCraft ShadowProtect Server ensures that Lion Nathan can lose no more than 60 minutes' data in the event of a server crash.

June's issue of Game Console hits shelves, featuring UFC 2010 Undisputed and exclusive tips to master Super Street Fighter IV. Plus, win an iPad!.

Greenstone Energy appoints Kiwi firm Integral Axon to provide IT service desk and desktop support, citing their flexible, business-focused approach.

A new recycling scheme in New Zealand offers between NZD $1 and NZD $512 for old mobile phones, aiming to reduce landfill waste and aid developing countries.

Small business owners are still missing opportunities to get customers through using social media, according to a new study in the US.

Sony announces irresistible PSPgo offer: Buy now and claim 10 free games, including hits like Assassin's Creed and GTA. Offer ends Sept 30.

Businesses harnessing tech see major gains; analysts say it's key to saving time and money, boosting growth. Dive into how it works on page 28.

Shatter revamps classic Breakout gameplay with a fresh, polished twist, offering varied levels, slick visuals, and engaging boss fights.

2degrees shakes up NZ mobile market, gaining over 200,000 subscribers in 6 months, proving sceptics wrong and signalling a new chapter.

After decades of neglect, a $824m North Island Grid Upgrade aims to power up reliability and curb soaring electricity costs as demand triples.

E-waste poses a very real threat to the environment, but your purchasing and recycling choices can assuage this.

As PC margins shrink in New Zealand, firms boost earnings by focusing on high-margin accessories and consumables, a sector worth millions each month.

The accessories and consumables market remains an exciting segment in terms of product offerings and potential for margin add-on.

Seoul's IT execs reveal a 30% drop in handset exports, spotlighting the iPhone's rise and the shift towards a 'mobile me' culture.

Matt Crockett steps down from Telecom Wholesale after seven years, eyeing a break and new challenges beyond New Zealand's telco scene.