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Crowdfunding campaign to take NZ merino-wool jeans global
According to the Auckland-based jeans company, the funding will contribute to the brand's working capital, increase loca...
Sep 29, 2021

Foodstuffs South Island boosts Foodbank support
Charity group Christchurch City Mission, who supports nearly 50,000 people, was among those who received an emergency de...
Aug 30, 2021

Wanaka woman moves edible garden venture online
“There is so much information out there that sometimes people don’t even know where to begin. I want to make growing you...
Aug 25, 2021

Sir Michael Hill teams up with designer Anna Campbell on bridal pairings
The collection features six capsules that cater to three different bridal styles; Bohemian Romantic, Modern Minimalist, ...
Aug 6, 2021

Covid fuels gift-wrapping boom
Auckland-based gift-wrapping company Ribbon & Blues have noticed a spike in demand for its range of gift wrapping and pa...
Jun 11, 2021

New Zealand Fashion Week returns under new ownership
The event's founder, Dame Pieter Stewart, has sold the event to Fiji-born entrepreneur Feroz Ali for an undisclosed amou...
May 26, 2021

Streetwear store Culture Kings makes New Zealand debut
Opening this July, the store will feature over 100 street, sport, and fashion brands from around the globe like Carre, A...
May 13, 2021

Torpedo 7 to introduce QR Codes in TV commercials
The scanning technology will allow viewers to access various information such as deals or promotions by scanning the QR ...
May 6, 2021

JD Sports launching in New Zealand later this year
Lisa Trainer, GM Asset Management at Kiwi Property, said that with JD Sports being a big name in global sports fashion, ...
Apr 30, 2021

The Warehouse Group provides free period products for all staff
Starting today The Warehouse Group will offer free pads to its employees in an effort to enable period product accessibi...
Apr 28, 2021

Countdown trials temperature-controlled lockers in two stores
Countdown's General Manager Brand and CountdownX, Sally Copland, says the robotic pickup option is another step to incre...
Mar 15, 2021

Imagr supplying smart carts to Japanese retail group
The system operates with a charging station, a desktop-sized server, and an "imaging station" where the clerk can scan a...
Mar 12, 2021

The future of fragrance? Ninu launches personalised perfumes using AI
Using a smartphone, people can create the perfect scent to match their mood or the occasion.
Jan 11, 2021

Allbirds & Jeff Staple turn a sneaker inside out for a special reason
A simple label takes on a new importance in Allbirds' latest release.
Dec 13, 2020