New ZealandMichele Hewitson interview: Stuart SmithRecently emerged from obscurity at 81, this millionaire textile baron remains full of surprises - and that that's just how he likes it.26 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDRetailPumpkin Patch boss to leavePumpkin Patch chief executive Di Humphries will leave the ailing children's clothing chain in early November.10 Jun 11:50 PM
RetailLack of buyer labelled a bad signPumpkin Patch's failure to find a buyer or white knight investor is a bad sign for the struggling children's clothing business, says an analyst.08 Jun 05:00 PM
RetailPumpkin Patch shares plunge 20pcPumpkin Patch shares are tumbling today as investors digest the firm's decision to abandon plans to find a buyer.08 Jun 01:15 AM
RetailPumpkin Patch shelves plans to sellThe embattled children's clothing retailer said yesterday it had canned plans to sell the business.05 Jun 05:00 PM
RetailPumpkin Patch fails to find buyerChildren's clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch has canned plans to find a buyer for the struggling business.05 Jun 04:12 AM
BusinessAre touchscreen clothes next?US jeans maker Levi Strauss and Google are working on clothing with touch-screen control capabilities.30 May 05:00 PM
RetailPumpkin Patch tops Oz shopper surveyPumpkin Patch rated the highest for customer satisfaction among clothing and sport stores.29 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessGlassons slated by ethical fashion reportWomen's fashion retailer Glassons has received a dismal overall D-minus rating in a new report designed to expose the exploitation of workers in the industry.22 Apr 03:34 AM
RetailUnder Armour wins again with SpiethJordan Spieth's Masters Tournament title, his first major victory, continued a string of success for Under Armour.15 Apr 02:00 AM
RetailPumpkin Patch stocks continue to risePumpkin Patch's attempt to hose down market enthusiasm about a potential takeover failed to have the desired effect yesterday.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Small BusinessTwelve Questions: Murray CraneMurray Crane talks to Emily Simpson about his origins, punk influences and what it means to wear a suit.02 Mar 04:00 PM
RetailPumpkin Patch warns on debtPumpkin Patch says this Christmas would be make or break for the children's wear retail chain.25 Nov 02:25 AM
RetailUnder Armour boss has come a long way - and he's just startedKevin Plank started Under Armour with $15,000, some locally purchased fabric and a plan to shake up the athletic apparel industry.17 Nov 01:56 AM
RetailAdidas reportedly will sell ReebokAn innovator in fitness shoes 30 years ago, Reebok has since lost popularity and Adidas may be better off selling it.22 Oct 03:30 AM
RetailAdidas strives for a US fix amid share slumpAdidas is struggling to increase revenue in the United States amid the dominance of Nike and growth of Under Armour.29 Sep 01:57 AM
BDBDBusinessPumpkin Patch slides to record lowShares in Pumpkin Patch fell to an all-time low as investors continue to mull the childrenswear retailer's outlook.10 Jul 03:17 AM
RetailWinter bites HallensteinChallenging winter trading took a heavy toll on Hallenstein Glasson's full-year profit, but an analyst says the outlook may soon improve.26 Sep 05:30 PM
BusinessDressing for US successThe founders of Stolen Girlfriends Club say a supply agreement the local fashion label has secured in the United States has the potential to open a lot of doors for the brand in the world's biggest economy.24 May 05:30 PM
BDBDBusinessWarm autumn keeps lid on retail salesRetail sales slowed in the first quarter as the long, hot summer sapped consumers' appetite to buy more clothing.13 May 11:55 PM
WorldDisaster singes fashion ethicsTwo weeks on, the Rana Plaza catastrophe in Bangladesh is now the deadliest catastrophe in the history of the garment industry, with the death toll toping 1000.10 May 05:30 PM
BusinessRe-engineering a business too far, too fastWhat a difference a CEO makes. When Ron Johnson was brought in to run JC Penney in late 2011, the department store chain was still referred to in the media as "venerable". Now, it's more often called "troubled".12 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleFury over rape, violence teesAmazon was forced to apologise for selling T-shirts with slogans promoting rape and violence on its website.03 Mar 04:30 PM
Lifestyle$100 - All you need to dress a family of fourThe cost of clothing has hardly budged in the past 20 years - and items can be even cheaper if you're prepared to barter.01 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Embracing porn cultureThe more offensive to women an advertising campaign is, apparently, the more popular it becomes to the fresh-faced youth of the nation, writes Dita De Boni.22 Nov 08:30 PM
