“It’s wonderful to see that retail sales are picking up," Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young said.

"It is imperative that the Reserve Bank starts the new year off with a rate cut," NRA interim CEO Lindsay Carroll said.

The local trade show is being run by Jenny Nakkan, the former wholesale sales rep at Ksubi, Camilla, Rachel Gilbert and Nike.

Nearly 3 million people were either unemployed or under-employed in November.

It's a complete swing-back from a positive jump the week before.

The ARA is calling for consistency nationwide on knife laws.

The opening is part of a wider expansion plan, according to the clothing and lifestyle business.

It also adds to a growing number of wholesalers internationally - from London to mainland China.

A new study by The Australia Institute shows what Australians think about Christmas gift shopping.

It adds to a 1.6 per cent lift in filled jobs overall.

CEO Craig King said the range marks its retail return to Australia.

“Maggie Tabberer was the epitome of perfection."

“Retail NZ members continue to face high rates of violence and crime," CEO Carolyn Young said.

Fashion stock wasn't being replenished as much in the September quarter, ABS data shows.

The parent company to Noni B, Millers and Rivers entered voluntary administration on October 28, owing $250 million to creditors.

It follows similar shifts in recent years at Australian Fashion Week.