We have some exciting news to share with our VSS partners and the wider retail community. The business and operations of VSS have been purchased by Plum Agencies NZ Ltd. This is a positive step for our team and the brands we support, and it strengthens the services we can offer across New Zealand retail.
For close to three decades, VSS has been known for practical, reliable and detail focused merchandising support. Those values will continue as the VSS team becomes part of Plum Agencies. Our people remain the same. Our commitment to quality remains the same. The service our clients experience every day in store remains exactly what they expect from VSS.
Why this change is happening
The retail space is evolving fast. Brands need agile merchandising support, stronger nationwide coverage and consistent execution across all channels. By joining Plum Agencies, VSS gains the scale and resources to meet these needs more effectively.
Plum Agencies and VSS have always shared similar strengths. Both teams value long term client relationships, smart problem solving and getting the basics right on the shop floor. Bringing our teams together allows us to offer a deeper level of support, more flexibility and better nationwide reach.
What this means for clients
All existing VSS services continue. The merchandisers you know are still in store. The account managers you work with are still your day to day contacts. Reports, schedules and processes remain unchanged while we work through the transition.
Behind the scenes, the acquisition strengthens our ability to support brands even more. Combined resources mean faster response when something needs attention in store, expanded coverage when retailers request additional help and improved capability when planning seasonal work or nationwide rollouts.
What stays the same
The VSS team culture and values stay with us inside Plum Agencies. The practical, solutions based approach our clients rely on is still the heart of our work. We continue to be focused on quality, accuracy and making sure products perform at their best on the shelf.
For now, the VSS website and branding remain in place while we complete the transition. We will keep you updated as changes are made.
Looking ahead
This move creates new opportunities for growth and allows us to support retail partners with a stronger, unified team. We are proud of the history VSS has built and excited for what this next chapter will bring as part of Plum Agencies NZ Ltd.
If you have any questions about the transition, our team is always here to help.
