PremiumPremiumRetailCrane Brothers to grow High St flagship with major store expansionThe menswear label is looking to grow its footwear and knitwear categories.28 Jan 06:00 PM
Lifestyle'We're a little emo about it': Beloved fashion label shuts last Auckland store after a decade It marks the end of almost 12 years of twenty-seven names retail in Auckland.28 Jan 01:29 AM
PremiumLifestyleRaglan and the thong bikini: Are tiny togs a hot sand health hazard?Togs, togs, third degree burns. A cautionary tale about shrinking swimwear.23 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumRetail'It doesn’t have the same feeling of safety': Ruby quits High St after 24 years19 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandTradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed 27 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: From loss to legacy – the story behind footwear label Bronwyn09 Nov 08:00 PM
RetailHallenstein Glasson lifts profit 14% to $39.5m as Glassons Australia surgesGlassons Australia continues to be the standout performer, with profit growing 15.3%.25 Sep 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailKMD Brands posts $93.4m loss as margins shrink and costs climbKMD Brands will shut 14 stores in 2026 but open six new outlets.23 Sep 10:59 PM
Lifestyle'Secret weapon': New top editor of American Vogue announcedAnna Wintour stepped down in June after 37 years at the helm.02 Sep 07:46 PM
BusinessHallenstein Glasson's group chief executive resigns, leaves business in 'strong position'Chris Kinraid was appointed chief executive in 2023 after leaving KMD Brands. 02 Sep 04:19 AM
LifestyleBoutique shoppers hit by scammers in elaborate dropshipping schemeThe Commerce Commission has received hundreds of complaints about fake NZ stores. 06 Aug 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is it time to curb our fast-fashion addiction?OPINION: Kiwis send about 180,000 tonnes of clothing & textile waste to landfills yearly.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Yes, you can buy a T-shirt for $9. But here's why you shouldn'tThere's a hidden cost to picking up a fast fashion bargain.31 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAgents sought to sell Smith & Caughey's Queen St HQBoard member Peter Alexander said the intention was to sell but there was no hurry.28 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: NZ recession risks on the rise ... again! Plus: the boy who cried ‘tariff’ – Trump’s threats lose their biteANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.15 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailWinter chill boosts spending as Kiwis go clothes shoppingConsumers splashed out on winter apparel in June, but hospitality spending fell.14 Jul 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumRetail'Give it a second chance': Ruby's recycled clothing venture takes offMiller-Sharma aiming for 25% of revenue from non-new clothing by 2030.06 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.03 Jul 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingNZ manufacturers record strongest quarter in seven yearsThe only sector to report a decline in revenue was clothing, footwear and accessories.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Paris fashion week worthy': Show combines cancer research and catwalkThe Fashion for Cure event raised $49,900 for cancer research.12 May 03:28 AM
BusinessAllbirds predicts turnaround - finally - if lucky break on tariffs holds truePLUS: Waterproof Allbirds - and some "professional" sneakers for the office.09 May 12:23 AM
LifestyleThe science behind 'outside smell': Why it sticks to clothes and hairOzone, described as 'cold', is a key component of 'outside smell'.04 May 07:59 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingFashion: The next frontier for clean tech as textile waste mountsFashion emits 8% to 10% of greenhouse gases yearly, more than aviation.26 Apr 11:00 PM
LifestyleWhy don’t more clothes get recycled? New techniques could helpFashion contributes to massive textile waste, with 85% ending up in landfills.05 Apr 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailHallensteins profit hit by tough NZ market The wider business reported an increase in sales of 7.7% for the first half.27 Mar 09:44 PM
RetailJeanswest parent company enters administration, hundreds of Australian jobs at riskBut the New Zealand arm is not in administration.26 Mar 04:28 AM
PremiumPremiumRetailKathmandu owner posts $20m half-year lossKathmandu's sales grew 3% to $156.8m, improving over the last five quarters.26 Mar 12:36 AM
LifestyleShould you follow the ‘dry-clean only’ label on clothes?Expert advice on whether you can get away with giving your gear a quick wash instead.05 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessLockdown idea leads to NZ-made jeans with Japanese twistA lockdown idea led to a high-quality jeans dream.26 Jan 04:00 PM