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Extended warranties: are you being ripped off?
Noel Leeming

Extended warranties: are you being ripped off?

Sales staff at big-box retailers including Noel Leeming, Harvey Norman and Smiths City have been promoting extended warranties with misleading claims.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
Warehouse lowers annual profit, dividend forecast on weaker trading
Noel Leeming

Warehouse lowers annual profit, dividend forecast on weaker trading

Warehouse Group lowered its forecasts for annual profit and dividends after New Zealand's largest listed retailer posted weaker first-half earnings as.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
The Warehouse and Noel Leeming praised for 'family friendly values'
Gaming

The Warehouse and Noel Leeming praised for 'family friendly values'

The Warehouse and Noel Leeming ditch R18 games and DVDs, hailed for prioritising family values by Family First NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
Warehouse lifts 1Q sales by 3.5%, fattens margins at 'Red Sheds'
eCommerce

Warehouse lifts 1Q sales by 3.5%, fattens margins at 'Red Sheds'

Warehouse Group's sales climb 3.5% in Q1, buoyed by new store openings and robust 'Red Shed' performance, fuelling investor optimism.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Noel Leeming continues tech push with exclusive 3D deal
Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming continues tech push with exclusive 3D deal

The retailer says its new offerings further cement its place as the 'market leader' in consumer technology products.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2014
Rural schools benefit from mobile learning centre
Noel Leeming

Rural schools benefit from mobile learning centre

New Zealand's most remote communities will benefit from the Mobile Learning Centre, bringing technology to over 100,000 Kiwis over two years.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2014
Noel Leeming midnight launch sees in new iPhone 6...
Apple

Noel Leeming midnight launch sees in new iPhone 6...

For the first time ever, Noel Leeming will have the Apple iPhone available in store on day one of the official New Zealand launch date.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2014
Noel Leeming aims to build '100-year business' with company rebrand
Marketing Technologies

Noel Leeming aims to build '100-year business' with company rebrand

Noel Leeming undergoes major rebrand with new logos and signage, reflecting its future while retaining its heritage.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2014
Google Glass hits Noel Leeming stores...
Google

Google Glass hits Noel Leeming stores...

Google Glass lands in NZ at Noel Leeming, showcased but not for sale, signaling a tech-forward strategy for Kiwi retail.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2014
Restructuring Warehouse reports solid Q3 sales
Gaming

Restructuring Warehouse reports solid Q3 sales

The Warehouse reports Q3 sales of $367.0m, up 3.2%, with 13 consecutive quarters of positive same store sales.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2014
Warehouse begins five-year financial services journey
Noel Leeming

Warehouse begins five-year financial services journey

The Warehouse Group embarks on a bold venture into financial services, aiming to become NZ's top retail finance player within five years.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2014
Noel Leeming transformation to focus on Services
EduTech

Noel Leeming transformation to focus on Services

Noel Leeming is ramping up its services offering with ambitious plans to be New Zealand's leading technology service player.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2014
Bold move for Noel Leeming as they buy MacLean
Noel Leeming

Bold move for Noel Leeming as they buy MacLean

Noel Leeming acquires MacLean Technology, eyeing a boost in commercial services and nationwide IT solutions for SMBs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2013

Global Stories

Samsung Galaxy launches at Noel Leeming this weekend
Unified Communications

Samsung Galaxy launches at Noel Leeming this weekend

The S6 phones will be available in-store only during the launch. The retailer says it will have both models available on a 2degrees post-paid plan.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2015
Sales up for Noel Leeming
Noel Leeming

Sales up for Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming has reported improved sales, and says it's 'very pleased' with customer feedback on its rebranding.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Calling all Aucklanders... Head to Wairau Park for the Noel Leeming Tech Expo
Gaming

Calling all Aucklanders... Head to Wairau Park for the Noel Leeming Tech Expo

Calling all Aucklanders - why not head to Wairau Park this weekend for the eagerly anticipated Noel Leeming three-day Tech Expo?.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2014
Wanted: Maclean Technology - Technical Sales Consultant
Noel Leeming

Wanted: Maclean Technology - Technical Sales Consultant

Having recently been acquired by one of New Zealand's most successful and innovative companies, Maclean Technology is a unique business on a growth rocket ship.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Dec 2013
Celebrating Maclean toasts Noel Leeming sale
Noel Leeming

Celebrating Maclean toasts Noel Leeming sale

Maclean Technology celebrates its sale to Noel Leeming Group, marking a new chapter with support from The Warehouse Group.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2013