Paper Plus has almost finished upgrades to its network of 160 shops. 

Paper Plus is close to completing a major upgrade of its 106-store network in New Zealand, and its boss says the book and stationery chain is continuing to grow sales amid tough market conditions.
Since the opening of a concept store at Auckland's Sylvia Park shopping centre in 2007, the chain's franchisees have invested more than $22 million into the refurbishment and "brand redirection" of their stores.
"It's very significant in today's economic climate," said Paper Plus chief executive Rob Smith.
He said the upgrade was about 85 per cent complete. "Customer feedback to the stores has been very positive."
According to data from market research firm Nielsen, book sales' volume in New Zealand has grown by 1.4 per cent in the year to September, while the value of sales has fallen by 4.5 per cent. But Paper Plus is bucking the trend, with volume up 9.1 per cent and value up 15.1 per cent over the period.
Smith attributed the strong performance to the new-look stores and improved marketing.
Full story at New Zealand Herald.