The company is attempting to scale the production of lab-grown garment textiles, among other materials and patents.

Peak body Retail NZ thinks the new rules could cause confusion as both retailers and shoppers get used to the changes.

“Vehicle ram-raiding is a frightening and dangerous crime," SCCA CEO Angus Nardi said.

KMD Brands issued a media statement this morning.

The brand's score is 80.5, just nudging past the qualifying score of 80.

The range features 28 ready-to-wear pieces and three footwear styles.

This comes as household spending remains soft and consumer sentiment struggles to rise out of its slumps.

WHL boss Roy Bagattini will retire later this year, with fellow WHL executive Sam Ngumeni taking over the reins.

The strategy is projected to create more than 1,000 new skilled jobs and $864 million in additional wages.

The New Zealand Police Association president called it a "train wreck waiting to happen".

“The RBA has been looking for clearer evidence that demand is slowing," CommBank's Belinda Allen says.

This follows a 17-year battle between the global pop star and the local fashion label.

The average revenue for Australian fashion manufacturers hit $414k in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The brand is targeting a total of eight stores across the United Kingdom by April 2026.

A strengthening Aussie dollar is expected to bode well for the owner of Rebel, Macpac, BCF and Supercheap Auto.

"Retail workers are facing increasing levels of abuse, threats and violence while simply doing their jobs, ARA CEO Chris Rodwell says.