Merchant 1948 is a brand from New Zealand that has now opened stores in Australia, including an exclusive store on the lower ground floor at Chadstone. The brand retails shoes, bags and socks for both men and women. They also have products to care for leather shoes and other products that they retail. Italian influences, European workmanship, quality and dedication can be seen in every one of the Merchant 1949 designs. The various care products have been developed especially to take care of the high quality leather bags, wallets and shoes that the premium accessory brand retails.