Ballentynes stores to become Caroline Eve shops across regionsNZ Herald11 Aug, 2026 07:22 AM2 mins to readCaroline Eve has acquired 10 Ballentynes Fashion Central stores across the country. Photo / Caroline EveCaroline Eve has acquired 10 Ballentynes Fashion Central stores across the country. Photo / Caroline EveOne of the country’s largest fashion retailers has expanded after taking over nearly a dozen Ballentynes Fashion Central stores.Caroline Eve Fashion is set to open 10 new locations after Ballentynes shuttered its doors last week following more than 50 years in business.

The former Ballentynes