Selwyn and David Cushing have lifted their stake in Kirkcaldie & Stains, the iconic Wellington department store owner, to 19.55 percent.

Discount retailer Warehouse Group said it plans to sell three stores and its Wiri distribution centre on a sale and leaseback basis for about $100 million.

Pumpkin Patch has announced two new directors will join its board, one of whom is Briscoe Group managing director Rod Duke.