20 Minutes with Ashley Comeaux, Vice President of Product Design, Allbirds
Ashley Comeaux never intentionally set her sights on the fashion industry. However, her path in life led her to become the vice president of…
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Jordi Beneyto-Ferre, Icebreaker
Since its inception, the renowned New Zealand merino brand, Icebreaker, has committed itself to sustainability and removing unnecessary plastic use. Jordi Beneyto-Ferre, the Senior…
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Business Advice for the New Year
Column by Simon Bridges, Chief Executive Officer of the Auckland Chamber of Business. Happy New Year! I hope everyone is refreshed after the summer…
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Trade Talks: The Issue With Plastic Performance Wear
Founded in 1995 in New Zealand, icebreaker was one of the first companies to discover the benefits of merino wool as a natural alternative…
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How to Optimise Unsold Goods for Retailers
By Paul Soong, Regional Director, ANZ, E2open Deadstock has long been a challenge in the retail industry. Many businesses have jumped on the trend…
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How to Avoid the Biggest Job Ad Red Flags
Recruiting can be a challenge in the best of times; writing the perfect job ad, managing the applications and spending hours on interviews in…
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Overcoming the Challenges of Seasonal Cashflow
Distributors in the apparel business are often caught in the middle when it comes to cash flow. You need to lock in solid orders…
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Through Digital Eyes
As we enter yet another hellish year for the retail sector, it is essential to look forward, not backwards. However, it is hard to…
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Govt Out of Step with Compulsory FPAs
BusinessNZ has confirmed it is refusing to be the Government’s nominated partner in implementing unlawful compulsory national pay agreements known as Fair Pay Agreements…
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Is Your Click & Collect a Success or an Epic Fail?
The boom of Click & Collect is here to stay. At an all-time high, Click & Collect has become the new norm as customers…
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The Blue Period
Are you feeling a little blue? Back in 1901, for three long years, Picasso definitely felt a little ‘blue’. Now known as Picasso’s Blue…
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Rack Rental: The Future Of Retail
Opening a retail store is no small feat. Most emerging designers, and even some established designers, cannot afford this in today’s environment. Rent prices…
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