The designers for this year's New Zealand Fashion Week have been announced. Both established and up-and-coming names appear in the 85-strong list of those ready to showcase their work to buyers and media.

Wellington footwear group Banks Group, which operated as Shoe Connection, SNKR, Banks Shoes and Plimmer Shoes before going into receivership in May, has been sold by its receivers to a group of investors led by the son of its former director.

Mitre 10 stores in Papamoa, Napier and Taupo were judged top of 41 stores nationwide at the Mitre 10 New Zealand awards. The awards acknowledge the efforts of Mitre 10 team members across the country.

Christchurch’s retail scene continues to grow as Country Road opens its newest store after a six-year absence.

Traditional layby payments can take up unnecessary time for both retailers and consumers. NZ Retail speaks to FlexiGroup – New Zealand chief executive, Chris Lamers, about the upcoming launch of Oxipay. Oxipay is about giving your customers the freedom to buy what you want now

Food obsession is a growing trend in New Zealand, foodies will go long distances in order to dine out rather than cook. Now, the trends are starting to show how this is ultimately effecting retail spaces.