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May

26

2019

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS - APRIL-JUNE 2009

A snapshot of the industry this month 10 years ago, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine.

May

25

2019

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS - APRIL-JUNE 2004

A snapshot of the industry this month 15 years ago, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine.

May

24

2019

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS - APRIL-JUNE 1999

A snapshot of the industry this month 20 years ago, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine.

Apr

12

2019

"BUTTONING BACK"? NO CHANCE!

Showing absolutely no signs of "buttoning back", Dave Barden is April's “Where are they now?” instalment.

Mar

01

2019

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS TO FEBRUARY 2009

A snapshot of the industry this month 10 years ago, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine.

Feb

27

2019

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS TO FEBRUARY 2004

A snapshot of the industry this month 15 years ago, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine.

Feb

25

2019

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS TO FEBRUARY 1999

A snapshot of the industry this month 20 years ago, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine.

Nov

17

2018

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS TO NOVEMBER 2008

A snapshot of the industry this month 10 years ago, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine.

Nov

15

2018

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS TO NOVEMBER 2003

A snapshot of the industry this month 15 years ago, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine.

Nov

13

2018

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS TO NOVEMBER 1998

A snapshot of the industry this month 20 years ago, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine.

May

07

2018

Rolling back the years – April 1998-2008

What happened in the industry, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine, 10, 15 and 20 years ago? Merv Robertson reports.

Feb

23

2018

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS – FEBRUARY 1998-2008

What happened in the industry, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine, 10, 15 and 20 years ago?

Dec

18

2017

Rolling back the years – December 1997-2007

What happened in the industry, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine, 10, 15 and 20 years ago?

Nov

07

2017

Rolling back the years – October 1997-2007

What happened in the industry, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine, 10, 15 and 20 years ago?

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Aug

22

2017

Rolling back the years – August 1997-2007

What happened in the industry, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine, 10, 15 and 20 years ago? Merv Robertson reports.

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Jun

21

2017

Rolling back the years – June 1997-2007

What happened in the industry, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine, 10, 15 and 20 years ago?

Apr

28

2017

Rolling back the years – April 1997-2007

What happened in the industry 10, 15 and 20 years ago, as seen through the pages of Wares? Merv Robertson reports.

Mar

02

2017

Rolling back the years – February 1997-2007

Want to know what was happening in your industry 10, 15 and 20 years ago? Wares can help as we look through what happened in these pages between 1997 and 2007. Merv Robertson reports.

Dec

16

2016

Rolling back the years – December 1996-2006

Wares hasn’t captured everything that happened in the last 20-odd years but it sure has had a go. Merv Robertson digs into the archive.

Oct

24

2016

Rolling back the years – October 1996-2006

Take a trip back into the Wares archives to see what the magazine has been talking about over the last 20 years.

Aug

20

2016

Rolling back the years – August 1996-2006

The last 20 years in appliances and consumer electronics as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine.

Jun

20

2016

Rolling back the Years: June 1996-2006

The industry, as seen through the pages of Wares magazine, 10, 15 and 20 years ago.

Jun

20

2016

Retired, but as busy as ever

From a baptism of fire at Farmers, through golden times at LM Rankine, where is Robin Cooper now?

May

06

2016

A CAREER HELPING PEOPLE SUCCEED

After a successful career spanning pharma, rentals and appliances, what is Paul Tooley doing now?

May

05

2016

Rolling back the Years: April 1996-2006

What happened in the industry 10, 15 and 20 years ago this month? Merv Robertson reports.

Feb

26

2016

Reflecting on a trans-Tasman career

Well known for her time at Philips, where is Susie Martin now? Merv Robertson reports.

Feb

25

2016

Rolling back the Years: February 1996-2006

We get back into the archives and review the last few decades of the industry, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine. Merv Robertson reports.

Dec

16

2015

Constant motion

Eric Bleakley isn’t one to sit still for very long so, as you’d imagine, these days he’s still very active indeed. Merv Robertson reports.

Dec

16

2015

Rolling back the Years: December 1995-2005

We get back into the archives and review the last three decades of the industry, as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine. Merv Robertson reports.

Aug

14

2015

James Donald (Jim) Kirkley (1932-2015)

Merv Robertson remembers Jim Kirkley who passed recently.

Jun

01

2015

Absolutely positively retail

From Farmers to Pacific Retail Group, Allders to “Kirks” – where is John Milford now? Merv Robertson reports.

Apr

01

2015

Rolling back the Years: April 1995-2005

Our regular round-up of what was happening in and around the appliance channel 10, 15 and 20 years ago, as seen through the pages of Wares magazine. Merv Robertson reports.

Feb

01

2015

Rolling back the Years: February 1995-2005

What was happening in the appliance channel, as seen through Wares magazine, 10, 15 and 20 years ago? Merv Robertson reports.

Feb

01

2015

From dogsbody to doggy daycare

Long-time retail personality David King has come a long way from being a young dogsbody in the fabric industry to a leader in doggy day care. Merv Robertson reports.

Dec

01

2014

Rolling back the Years: December 1994-2004

Moving on a couple of months from the last issue, it’s time to revisit the appliance channel, December 10, 15 and 20 years ago. Merv Robertson reports.

Dec

01

2014

From burning rubber to real estate

Murray Steele was a world class cyclist before he was a retailer. Where is he now? Merv Robertson reports.

Oct

01

2014

Rolling back the Years: October 1994-2004

This time we’re rolling back the years to October, 10, 15 and 20 years ago, to revisit the appliance and consumer electronics industry as seen through the eyes of Wares magazine. Merv Robertson reports.

Oct

01

2014

From Glaxo to the Gobi

From Glaxo to the Hauraki Gulf and the Gobi Desert – where is Errol McKenzie now? Merv Robertson reports.

Aug

01

2014

Rolling back the Years: August 1994-2004

It’s informative and entertaining what you can find looking back through the pages of Wares magazine in August 10, 15 and 20 years ago. Wares’ time traveller, Merv Robertson, reports.

Aug

01

2014

A tale of 23 “outstanding years”

What became of New Plymouth appliance leading light, Brian Mason? Merv Robertson reports.

Jun

01

2014

It was 22 years ago today…

…That this magazine started to play. With Wares half way through its 22nd year, we look back to our first issue. Merv Robertson reports.

Jun

01

2014

With a glass half full (not empty!)

The subject of our latest “where are they now?” is all-round character, Dave McNeill. Merv Robertson reports.

Apr

01

2014

Far from par for the course!

Globetrotting Denise Langdon is the subject of this month’s closing article. Merv Robertson finds out where she is now.

Jun

11

2013

Winloves: The generation game!

The latest in our series detailing the history of iconic Kiwi retailers is Waipukarau’s Winlove Appliances, which is nearing its 150th anniversary. Merv Robertson reports.

Apr

09

2013

Briscoes: From gold rush to housewares

The latest instalment in our Retail Icon series is Briscoes. Now half way through its second centenary in New Zealand, Briscoes developed from being an icon in ironmongery to arguably the king of homewares. Merv Robertson reports.

Feb

05

2013

Newbolds: Fish, fridges and franchising

This issue’s retail icon is 100% Newbolds. The story of this lower North Island retail brand both opens and closes with fridges. Merv Roberston reports.

Dec

11

2012

Heathcote’s: Not all hot air and bloody idiots

This retailer has succeeded since the 1940s by taking risks and being top of mind with the consumer. This issue’s iconic retailer is Heathcote Appliances. Merv Robertson reports.

Oct

09

2012

McKay’s Electrical: From bright spark to retail destination

The story of electrical contracting and retailing that is McKay’s Electrical started way before the first store ever opened. Merv Robertson reports.

Aug

13

2012

Smiths City: From livestock to legend

Just six years from its centenary, this Christchurch retailer, despite its fair share of shakes and speed wobbles, still stands proud on our retail landscape. Merv Robertson looks into the story of Smiths City.

Jun

12

2012

Forlongs: Still growing, like any family

Our latest Retail Icon is Forlongs of Frankton, Hamilton. This unique family-owned & run retailer is 66 years young in August. Merv Robertson reports.

Feb

14

2012

Ellery’s: making the most of the West Coast

This issue’s iconic retailer embodies many of the qualities of New Zealand’s rugged West Coast and its people that we have come to know and love. Merv Robertson tells the story of Ellery’s Appliances.

Aug

16

2011

From fag papers and barber’s chairs

What do you get when you mix together radio retailing, a tobacconist and a handful of barber’s chairs? Hawke’s Bay’s Duckworths Appliances is our latest Retail Icon. Merv Robertson reports.

Jun

14

2011

Austin Bros: Riversdale’s local heroes

Which retailer’s story brings together (radio) hams with honey and apiary with appliance retailing? Austin Bros of Riversdale, Southland. Merv Robertson reports.

Apr

12

2011

LV Martin: setting service before sales

There aren’t many retailers in the appliance channel that are still operating three quarters of a century on. This issue Merv Robertson tells the story of iconic retail brand LV Martin & Son.

Feb

08

2011

Magness Benrow: from speedway to appliances

With a track record that accounts for more than three quarters of a century in sound and PA systems, through refrigeration and into retailing, Merv Robertson’s latest iconic retail brand is Magness Benrow.

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ROLLING BACK THE YEARS - APRIL-JUNE 2009

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS - APRIL-JUNE 2004

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS - APRIL-JUNE 1999

"BUTTONING BACK"? NO CHANCE!

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS TO FEBRUARY 2009

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS TO FEBRUARY 2004

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS TO FEBRUARY 1999

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS TO NOVEMBER 2008

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS TO NOVEMBER 2003

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS TO NOVEMBER 1998

Rolling back the years – April 1998-2008

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS – FEBRUARY 1998-2008

Rolling back the years – December 1997-2007

Rolling back the years – October 1997-2007

Rolling back the years – August 1997-2007

Rolling back the years – June 1997-2007

Rolling back the years – April 1997-2007

Rolling back the years – February 1997-2007

Rolling back the years – December 1996-2006

Rolling back the years – October 1996-2006

Rolling back the years – August 1996-2006

Rolling back the Years: June 1996-2006

Retired, but as busy as ever

A CAREER HELPING PEOPLE SUCCEED

Rolling back the Years: April 1996-2006

Reflecting on a trans-Tasman career

Rolling back the Years: February 1996-2006

Constant motion

Rolling back the Years: December 1995-2005

James Donald (Jim) Kirkley (1932-2015)

Absolutely positively retail

Rolling back the Years: April 1995-2005

Rolling back the Years: February 1995-2005

From dogsbody to doggy daycare

Rolling back the Years: December 1994-2004

From burning rubber to real estate

Rolling back the Years: October 1994-2004

From Glaxo to the Gobi

Rolling back the Years: August 1994-2004

A tale of 23 “outstanding years”

It was 22 years ago today…

With a glass half full (not empty!)

Far from par for the course!

Winloves: The generation game!

Briscoes: From gold rush to housewares

Newbolds: Fish, fridges and franchising

Heathcote’s: Not all hot air and bloody idiots

McKay’s Electrical: From bright spark to retail destination

Smiths City: From livestock to legend

Forlongs: Still growing, like any family

Ellery’s: making the most of the West Coast

From fag papers and barber’s chairs

Austin Bros: Riversdale’s local heroes

LV Martin: setting service before sales

Magness Benrow: from speedway to appliances

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