Spotlight's lofty $550m plans to open 150 new stores in five years
Owner of homeware and fabrics retail chain has big plans for expansion.
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I visited opshops looking for bargains. I didn't expect what happened next
My closet is now filled with bargains, and the price tag isn't even the best part.
Meet North West's pet lizard who has custom SKIMS
Behold the Kardashian bearded dragon who is dressed head-to-tail in custom SKIMS.
The 'modest' outfit that got student sent home from school
Karis Wilson, 17, walked home in tears after the incident, her dad says.
Allbirds' latest sustainable creation: plant-based leather
Start-up partnered with firm to create an alternative from vegetable oil, natural rubber.
Recycle Boutique's drastic goals for textile waste reduction
Retailer says e-commerce will enable NZ to significantly cut textile waste to landfill.
Police uniform hijab design turns heads overseas
Leicestershire Police in the UK are now trialling the hijab prototype for their officers.
Jill Biden's stunning final inauguration surprise
The designer of the First Lady's last outfit has revealed the meaning behind the ensemble.
Fishing for business: Fashion designer hooks new ventures, philanthropy
Veteran fashionista is focused on helping women, and those struggling to get ahead.
Rob Fyfe: 'A nice way to round out a very tumultuous year'
Businessman has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
'Short, tight dress' may push players away - netball boss
Controversy over uniforms in Australia shouldn't be ignored here, Netball NZ says.
70 workers lose jobs weeks away from Christmas
Union says Deane Apparel staff lose Christmas leave and Govt income relief.
Five things you need to know about Black Friday
A look at what's hot, what's not and traps not to fall into.
British fashion giant signs on to Westfield Newmarket's luxury retailing precinct
The brand is gearing up to make its New Zealand debut.
Reservoir togs: Recycled bottle swimwear brand aiming high
The brand is using influencer marketing to find its feet.
Skimpy solution to ugly gym short issue
Tiny gym shorts are in. But the racy fitness trend had an unsightly drawback – until now.
Boohoo becomes a battleground for investors
Financial Times: E-commerce group continues to fight governance and supply chain concerns.
Super high-cut bodysuit savagely roasted
The very revealing clothing style left shoppers with one question: What?
Allbirds branches out into apparel
Co-founder Tim Brown says eco-friendly company wants to revolutionise textile industry.
$40 million success that started with loan from parents
Brisbane sisters asked parents for a loan to open fashion store, now it's worth millions.
Kiwi lands Dyson award for compostable shoe design
22-year-old Rik Olthuis has always dreamed of designing athletic shoes.
'Wearable Art': You can now create your own Lego denim clothing
The collection will be available in NZ from October 1.
Lorna Jane fined $42k over 'anti-virus activewear' claims
Health warning issued as Brisbane activewear brand is slapped with a substantial penalty.
Allbirds teams up with Adidas for sustainability project
Woollen shoe company and sportswear giant plan to change footwear industry.
Sold out: NZ company swamped with orders after Archie wears their hat
Company founder had "almost forgotten" about the hat until the phone started ringing.
Retailer's plan to crack billion-dollar active wear market
Global active wear market predicted to be worth $215b by 2025.
Work clothes with built-in cooling fans popular casual wear in Japan
The jacket has gained favor in workplaces such as construction and logistics sites.
K Rd menswear retailer Leo O'Malley closing down
"It's just time for a change," founder of independent store says.
Young designer makes debut with solo show
Bright new star Maggie Hewitt debuts her first solo runway show at NZ Fashion Week.
Cactus Outdoor acquires one of NZ's last large-scale manufacturers
Christchurch clothing brand buys into apparel manufacturing facility.
The adventures of Hatman: One man's attempt to create some hatmosphere in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay residents need a bit more between the ears, Simon Smuts-Kennedy reckons.