After cancelling this year's event due to tough retail conditions, New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) organisers are considering prospects for the future.

The FlyLab will host daily masterclasses and community events.

“GDP per capita fell for the fifth consecutive quarter," ABS head of national accounts Katherine Keenan said.

Inventory-heavy competitors can get locked into one market, according to founder Kristen Kore.

Co-founder Lib and Will Carter say very few customers are willing to pay full price for items today.

It's a rocky road ahead, but Deloitte's David Rumbens says there glimmers of hope on the horizon.

ANZ economist Madeline Dunk said confidence is still very weak, averaging just 80.7 points in May. 

Last year's event was viewed by 50,000 attendees on the beach, as well as an 3.5 million viewers globally online.

Smith’s career at True Alliance spans 22 years, where he began as group general manager.

A primary concern is the neglect of rising insurance premiums. 

It follows similar retail pushes by Uniqlo and Paspaley in the Sunshine State in recent months.

Olam still has a long way to go to surpass LDC's current shareholding stake.

It follows several activations across Australia's eastern seaboard.

Brand Machine Group manages the manufacturing and licensing of 23 fashion labels, including U.S. Polo Assn..

The National Retail Association expressed disappointment over wage lift.

Much of this is expected to be spent on fashion items.