by Debrin Foxcroft SUPPLIED Countdown's own-brand offerings have expanded across the store. This will be the season of the Rah Rah Skirts.  Just the same as last season, and probably the next too.  High end fashion retailer Superette knows they have a winning formula with their frilled mini-skirt, one of 185 offerings...

By Kirsten Burkard  No matter where you work, you’ve probably heard the term “side hustle.” As ecommerce continues to become even more accessible, more people are turning their hobbies and passions into profitable businesses outside of their 9 to 5 work day. This is how Shine On originally got started. Looking...

Gene and Fee Kirkpatrick By Local Matters After finding a niche market online, family-owned business Shine On opened a flagship retail outlet in Whangaparaoa this month.Gene and Fee Kirkpatrick admit they got into the fashion business almost by accident.Although Fee has worked in retail, she trained as a social worker and...