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Stab-resistant wool attracts attention
AgResearch says it has several international companies interested in commercially producing its stab and flame-resistant wool fabric.
Pumpkin Patch sees itself through worst of global recession
Pumpkin Patch believes it is through the worst of the global recession and is seeing the return of some stability.
Postie Plus reports sales up
Clothing and nursery product retailer Postie Plus Group lifted first quarter sales 15 per cent from a year earlier.
Sales volumes down for carpet maker
The recession hit the residential carpet market quickly and severely.
Aussies Kathmandu, Kiwis Kathmandon't
Interest in the Kathmandu float seems low on this side of the Tasman.
Barkers lifts game plan with All Blacks
Given the typical Kiwi male shops once or twice a year, it is surprising that Barkers has defied recession trends.
Retailer's float has Aussies dreaming
After months of artfully stoked anticipation, details of Kathmandu's sharemarket float have been released.
Kathmandu to open 18 new stores in NZ
The iconic Kiwi camping and outdoor-gear retailer plans to raise up to $437m by selling 200 million shares.
Line 7 has new owner
Australian-owned textile manufacturing firm Charles Parsons is the new owner of Kiwi outdoor-wear brand Line 7.