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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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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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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“New Retail” Defined
“Quite a few traditional or legacy retailers are struggling to change and adapt to ‘New Retail’ processes and structures. Ask anyone to define ‘New…
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#REWIRINGFASHION
#rewiringfashion is a product of ongoing conversations between a growing group of independent designers, CEOs and retail executives from around the world who have…
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Three Ways to Capitalise on the Coronavirus-Triggered Move to Shopping Online
COVID-19 has, as we all know, significantly transformed the New Zealand shopping environment, perhaps permanently. The enforced closure of all but essential retail businesses…
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How to Negotiate with Retail Landlords to Win & Survive during Covid-19
Retail Tip 4: “It is coming up to crunch time for renegotiations between retailers and landlord for Covid-19 impact, so retailers can obtain compensation…
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Renegotiating Your Lease During an Extended Covid-19 Lockdown
“There is only one rental arrangement that makes sense during the Covid-19 shutdown that is fair to both landlord and tenant. Implicit in leasing…
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Big brands taking a stand
Fashion houses across the world have begun using their popularity to promote more than just their own lines. Political and social issues have designers,…
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Gender Neutral Fashion Unpacked
Gender neutral fashion is more than just a trend to many consumers. It is a way to express themselves and dress in a way…
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The Ethics behind the Ethical Fashion Report
Every year, the Ethical Fashion Report commends brands for making efforts to combat unethical behaviours in the industry, including forced and child labour as…
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