IMG Fashion Events & Properties has confirmed it will exit the Australian Fashion Events business.

“The next few weeks are critical for retailers," Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young said.

Key local clients for the Australian-born and now global manufacturer include Aje Athletica and Camilla.

The brand was established in Australia in 2014 and launched to industry in London in February 2024.

Confidence across retail and wholesale sectors has lifted past neutral territory.

Much of this is being driven by a boom in its expanding women's ranges.

The Playboy business has been planning to divest from the brand through 2024.

Founder and creative director Faith Hilda called the opening a proud moment.

Local trading conditions are proving to be more challenging than anticipated, Woolworths Holdings Limited reported.

The founder of Outland Denim reveals the process of acquiring Nobody Denim and what's ahead.

The low-price retailer is updating the looks of its 'Deadly' store network.

The range was initially designed for co-founder Nikki Westcott's wedding last month.

There's also noticeable growth in the length of time New Zealanders are unemployed for.

Retailers will be looking to Black Friday as the first milestone.

This added to a total profit surge for the South African parent company of Retail Apparel Group.

The fall in retail business turnover was noted in year-on-year terms and month-on-month.