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

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.

After months of artfully stoked anticipation, details of Kathmandu's sharemarket float have been released.

The iconic Kiwi camping and outdoor-gear retailer plans to raise up to $437m by selling 200 million shares.

Australian-owned textile manufacturing firm Charles Parsons is the new owner of Kiwi outdoor-wear brand Line 7.