A free trade deal with the highly protected Indian economy could mean big things for New Zealand agriculture exporters.

The woes of three well-known chains show the pain isn't over yet, writes Maria Slade.

Fashion blogger Isaac Hindin-Miller files from Paris Fashion Week.

The recession is being credited with the return of the necktie, with one retailer reporting sales up by 25 per cent.

AgResearch says it has several international companies interested in commercially producing its stab and flame-resistant wool fabric.

Pumpkin Patch believes it is through the worst of the global recession and is seeing the return of some stability.

Clothing and nursery product retailer Postie Plus Group lifted first quarter sales 15 per cent from a year earlier.

The recession hit the residential carpet market quickly and severely.

Interest in the Kathmandu float seems low on this side of the Tasman.

Given the typical Kiwi male shops once or twice a year, it is surprising that Barkers has defied recession trends.