New ZealandNetting designer garbDesigner labels including Kate Sylvester, Karen Walker and Huffer are being hocked off on Trade Me at heavily reduced prices.20 Feb 03:00 PM
New ZealandViolent ads deemed a fashion faux pasAn Auckland fashion boutique has been blasted for its billboard ad campaign.20 Feb 03:00 PM
LifestyleNZ designer Rebecca Taylor shows at NYFWNZ-born designer Rebecca Taylor had a healthy dose of masculinity in her fall 2010 ready-to-wear collection at New York Fashion Week.16 Feb 12:30 AM
EmploymentIndia free trade deal could mean big things for NZ agricultureA free trade deal with the highly protected Indian economy could mean big things for New Zealand agriculture exporters.04 Feb 11:00 PM
RetailDarkest before dawn for retailersThe woes of three well-known chains show the pain isn't over yet, writes Maria Slade.31 Jan 03:00 PM
LifestyleFun and games end Paris Fashion WeekFashion blogger Isaac Hindin-Miller files from Paris Fashion Week.25 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandTies that bind: resurgence of a formal lookThe recession is being credited with the return of the necktie, with one retailer reporting sales up by 25 per cent.16 Jan 03:00 PM
BusinessStab-resistant wool attracts attentionAgResearch says it has several international companies interested in commercially producing its stab and flame-resistant wool fabric.11 Jan 03:00 PM
EconomyPumpkin Patch sees itself through worst of global recessionPumpkin Patch believes it is through the worst of the global recession and is seeing the return of some stability.24 Nov 03:00 AM
RetailPostie Plus reports sales upClothing and nursery product retailer Postie Plus Group lifted first quarter sales 15 per cent from a year earlier.22 Nov 09:15 PM
BusinessSales volumes down for carpet makerThe recession hit the residential carpet market quickly and severely.12 Nov 01:45 AM