In order to align with ever changing consumer trends, International Housewares Association (IHA) today announced it is changing the name of the International Home + Housewares Show to The Inspired Home Show, IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market in 2020.

In an industry still largely dominated by men, Australian ecommerce wine retailer Vinomofo is trying to make a difference by deliberately stocking plenty of wines made by female winemakers. Charlotte Cels, Vinomofo’s head of business development and buyer, shares how this has benefited the business.

Less than three years after launching into New Zealand with a bang, Swedish fast fashion giant H&M continues its rapid roll-out of stores with a seventh bricks and mortar outlet.

Co-founded by a Kiwi and based in San Francisco, Allbirds is expanding its global footprint with a new store in Shanghai, China.

Vinod Kumar is the senior Kiwi retailer behind new mega-store Nido. The $60 million homegrown furniture and homewares concept store currently under construction in the Auckland suburb of Henderson will span 27,000 square metres, and is expected to open next spring.

Foodstuffs’ Own Brands division will be led by a new general manager, Lisa Oldershaw, from April 1.

Known for its Japanese-influenced cold weather clothing, Superdry has signalled it will position itself as a premium retail destination within Auckland at 101 Queen St.