Lakeside Bolsters Retail Offer with Three New Summer Signings
Lakeside, the SGS‑owned out‑of‑town retail hub, has added three high‑profile tenants—Oliver Bonas, PureSeoul and Space NK—over the summer. Oliver Bonas will occupy a 4,000 sq ft space, expanding its UK footprint to more than 90 stores. PureSeoul debuts in Europe with a 1,919 sq ft store showcasing over 2,000 K‑beauty products, while Space NK takes a 3,665 sq ft unit to launch its new experiential retail concept. The signings follow The White Company’s recent 5,000 sq ft lease, reinforcing Lakeside’s status as a top‑five super‑regional destination.
Jam Industries Links with Mayfair Chippy for Clothing Launch
Jam Industries and The Mayfair Chippy have launched a limited‑edition clothing line to celebrate National Fish and Chip Day. The collection includes two T‑shirts (£39 each, about $50) and a cap (£25, about $32), available at the Mayfair Chippy, its...
Commercial Property: Newmark Expects a Rise in International Brand Openings in France
Newmark’s Retail Lab study shows French retail is defying a weak macro backdrop, with 141 development plans targeting 2,355 potential openings in 2026—up from 130 projects a year earlier. The surge is powered by foreign brands and franchise models, especially...
Givaudan Acquires Majority Stake in Spanish Fragrance Company
Givaudan announced it will acquire a majority stake in Eurofragance, a Barcelona‑based fragrance house. Although the purchase price was not disclosed, Eurofragance is expected to contribute roughly 185 million Swiss francs (about $204 million) to Givaudan’s 2025 revenue on a pro forma...
Antler Unveils First 'Talent-Led' Social Campaign
Antler has rolled out its first talent‑led social video campaign, debuting three British cultural tastemakers—digital creator Lucy Williams, floral artist Hamish Powell and writer Raven Smith. The series arrives shortly after the brand opened a flagship store on London’s Regent Street, showcasing...
UK Footfall Fails to Impress in May, Consumers Becoming More 'Intentional'
MRI Software’s May 2024 footfall report shows overall retail traffic slipped 0.8% year‑on‑year, with high streets down 1.9% and shopping centres down 0.6%. Retail parks bucked the trend, rising 1.4% as shoppers focused on grocery, BBQ and DIY essentials. Weekend...
Rent the Runway Revenue Climbs 29% in Q1
Rent the Runway reported a 29% jump in first‑quarter revenue, propelled by growth in both active and total subscribers. Ending active subscribers rose 5.8% to 155,692 and total subscribers increased 7.6% to 196,147. The firm narrowed its net loss to...
Footasylum in Deal to Take Trapstar Forward, Founders to Stay at Creative Helm
Footasylum has struck a partnership with British streetwear label Trapstar, keeping the brand’s founders—Mikey Aryee, Lee Langaigne and Will Thomas—in charge of design while leveraging Footasylum’s retail footprint and marketing expertise. The deal will see Trapstar products rolled out across...
Paris Haute Couture Week: A July Line-Up of Stalwarts and International Daring
Paris Haute Couture Week returns July 6‑9 with a record 30 houses, up from 28 last season. Iconic houses such as Schiaparelli, Dior, Chanel, Balenciaga and Jean‑Paul Gaultier dominate the schedule, while newcomers like Indian designer Manish Malhotra and Irish label Standing Ground...
British Land Appoints "Highly Respected" Property Expert Joanne McNamara New CEO
British Land announced the appointment of Joanne McNamara as its new chief executive, succeeding Simon Carter after an 18‑year tenure. McNamara arrives from Oxford Properties, where she spent 16 years leading European operations and helped build a portfolio of roughly £8 billion...
River Island X Pony Collab Creates Summer Party-to-World Cup-Watching Sports/Fashion Collection
River Island has teamed with Iconix International’s Pony to launch a retro‑inspired sportswear collection timed for the summer and the World Cup. The line blends oversized jerseys, graphic tees, and floral‑infused activewear with a palette of soft yellows, bubble‑gum pinks...
The Very Group Is Latest Business to Expand Delivery Choice via InPost Link-Up
The Very Group, owner of Very and Littlewoods, has partnered with InPost UK to offer locker‑based delivery across the retailer’s network of more than 14,000 locations. Customers can now collect orders from lockers or choose next‑day delivery, complementing an earlier...
Zara Signs New Collaboration Inspired by Marisa Berenson's World
Zara announced a new capsule collection called “The House of Marisa,” created with actress‑model Marisa Berenson. The line features 45 beachwear, apparel and accessories pieces inspired by 1970s‑80s Mediterranean glamour, plus a surrealist home‑decor range. Launches online and in select stores...
Marc Puig States the Company Is "Not for Sale," Reaffirms His Commitment as a Long-Term Shareholder
Marc Puig told shareholders that the company remains "not for sale" after merger discussions with Estée Lauder fell through, underscoring the brand's sector recognition. He reaffirmed his long‑term shareholder commitment, citing a 110‑year heritage, solid balance sheet and a fast‑growing...
Newme Opens 25th India Store, Plans 25 More by Year End
Newme opened its 25th brick‑and‑mortar store in Vadodara, marking a milestone for the Gen Z‑focused fashion‑tech brand. The retailer now operates in 14 Indian cities and plans to add at least 25 more locations by year‑end, targeting both metro hubs and...
Kiabi Launches Online Garment Repair Service
French apparel retailer Kiabi has rolled out an online garment‑repair service across mainland France, extending its pilot programmes that began in 2023. The digital platform, built with repair specialist Save Your Wardrobe, lets shoppers submit photos, pay online and ship...
Nike Teams up with Aya Nakamura for Her Series of Concerts This Weekend
Nike is partnering with French singer Aya Nakamura, her brand Nakamura Industrie, and creative collective Baara to create official backstage outfits for her May 29‑31 Stade de France concerts. The collection includes a jacket priced at €119.99 (≈$130), trousers at €109.99 (≈$119) and a T‑shirt...
Primark France Appoints Sport Retail Expert as CEO
Primark France, which surpassed €1 billion (≈$1.09 billion) in fiscal 2024 revenue, announced the retirement of long‑time CEO Christine Loizy. Former Intersport chief Darracq, a veteran of French sport retail, will take the helm. His appointment comes as parent ABF prepares to...
Marfa Stance Names First CEO, Former Burberry Exec Littler Is Now Working with Founder
Marfa Stance has appointed Jenna Littler, a former senior vice‑president for the UK and Russia at Burberry, as its inaugural chief executive officer. Founder Georgia Dant will continue to lead the creative side, partnering with Littler to scale the label....
Primark Pulls Out All the Stops for Ground-Breaking UK and US Summer Campaign, Now Includes Spain
Primark has rolled out its "The Get Away" summer campaign across the UK, US and, for the first time, Spain. The multi‑channel effort spans OOH, cinema, CTV, YouTube, Meta and TikTok, plus premium out‑of‑home placements on London’s Underground and Spanish...
Global-E Buys Passport Global for £260m
Global-e Online announced a £260 million (≈$330 million) acquisition of Passport, a cross‑border logistics specialist. The deal is financed equally with cash on hand and Global‑e ordinary shares, and includes an earn‑out of up to $75 million tied to Passport’s 2026 performance. Passport,...
American Vintage Opens in Stuttgart, Germany
American Vintage inaugurated its first German flagship on Stuttgart’s Dorotheenstraße, converting a historic building into a premium retail destination. The store blends Mediterranean design elements with modern retail fixtures and includes dedicated zones for women, men, children, a wellness area,...
France's Shopopop Enters UK Talks to Big Names About 'Crowdshipping' Service
French crowdshipping platform Shopopop, now profitable and Europe’s leader, is entering talks with major UK retailers to launch its service in rural Britain. The company operates a network of 350,000 crowdshippers delivering groceries and goods to 30,000 customers daily across...
Amouage Brings Love Hibiscus Fragrance Residency to Nobu Hotel Marbella
Amouage has launched a Love Hibiscus fragrance residency at Nobu Hotel Marbella, running through June 15. The partnership transforms the pool area with scarlet‑red décor, hibiscus‑themed drinks, and a pop‑up installation where specialists guide weekly scent experiences. Guests receive the fragrance...
Transcontinental Freight Rates Enter a New Upswing
Container freight rates are accelerating as the peak shipping season approaches. The Drewry index shows Shanghai‑Rotterdam spot rates climbing to $2,773, a 37% year‑on‑year increase, while Shanghai‑Genoa rose 44% to $4,082. Major carriers such as CMA CGM will lift June rates...
Les Deux and Kinn Studio Serve up Tennis-Inspired Collaborations with Prince
Les Deux has unveiled a 17‑piece tennis‑inspired apparel collection with Prince, blending glossy technical fabrics, textured cottons, and iconic court graphics into jackets, polos, knits and accessories. The line captures the bold colour and visual confidence of 1990s tennis while...
China's JD.com Weighs £2 Billion Bid for UK Retailer The Very Group, Sky News Reports
Chinese e‑commerce giant JD.com is weighing a £2 billion ($2.69 billion) offer for UK online retailer The Very Group, according to Sky News. The potential deal follows JD.com’s recent, unsuccessful attempts to acquire UK retailers Currys and Argos. The Very Group, owned...
Logistics Giants Urge EU to Phase in Low-Value Package Duty Rules
Logistics leaders DHL Express Europe, FedEx Europe and UPS EMEA urged the European Union to phase in its new low‑value package duty, which imposes a €3 ($3.30) flat rate on parcels under €150 starting July 1. They argued that additional data‑reporting...
Celine, Saint Laurent, Hed Mayner Back on Paris Fashion Week Men's Calendar in June
Paris Men's Fashion Week returns in June with 36 runway shows and a record 38 presentation dates, signaling a shift toward mixed show formats. Luxury powerhouses such as Louis Vuitton, Dior Homme, Celine, Saint Laurent and Hed Mayner are back on the...
Bogotá Fashion Takes Craftsmanship and Sustainability to Madrid in a Bid to Break Into Europe
A cohort of Bogotá‑based designers, including Mónica Fonnegra and Revolución Urbana, presented collections at Madrid’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts as part of the 25th Andalusia International Fashion Week. The showcase, organized by the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce’s PUENTE International...
Puig Shares Set to Fall After Estée Lauder Deal Collapses
Puig’s shares are projected to open 10%‑12% lower after talks with Estée Lauder collapsed, ending a potential $40 billion luxury‑beauty merger. The failed deal removed a possible premium for Puig and follows a Q1 sales‑growth slowdown. Estée Lauder’s stock jumped more than 10%...
Parsons School of Design Unveils BFA Fashion Design Class of 2026
Parsons School of Design introduced its 2026 BFA Fashion Design cohort, dubbed “Ensemble,” featuring 31 emerging designers from 12 nationalities across four continents. The showcase presented collections in womenswear, menswear, gender‑neutral, size‑inclusive, and adaptive fashion, drawing inspiration from diverse cultural...
Oura Ring Maker Files Confidentially to Go Public in US as IPO Momentum Returns
Oura, the Finnish maker of the Oura Ring, has filed a confidential registration statement to pursue a U.S. IPO, leveraging its roughly $11 billion valuation. The filing coincides with a resurgence in U.S. IPO activity, highlighted by SpaceX’s historic filing for...
Marquee Brands to Acquire a Majority Stake in Roberto Cavalli; Partners with Damac for a Global Relaunch
Marquee Brands announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Italian luxury label Roberto Cavalli, adding the iconic fashion house as the 22nd brand on its Luxury Platform. The transaction, slated to close in the second quarter of...
Mango Tycoon's Heir Held Financial Grudge, Gave Contradictory Versions of Father's Death, Judge Says
A Barcelona judge has named Jonathan Andic, 45, as a suspect in the death of his father, fashion mogul Isak Andic, who fell from a cliff near Barcelona. The pre‑trial writ suggests the fall may not have been accidental and that...
Katjes International Finalises Acquisition of Missoni Stake
Katjes International, via its Quiet Luxury unit, finalized a 27% acquisition of Missoni after the Italian fund FSI bought the Missoni family’s shares and cleared competition in April 2026. The transaction grants Katjes drag‑along, tag‑along rights and a call option...
Pronovias Enters Insolvency Proceedings Ahead of Its Sale to Cap Capital
Pronovias, the Barcelona‑based bridal fashion group, has entered insolvency proceedings to clear the path for its sale to Cap Capital. The court‑ordered process gives creditors five days to object before the transaction proceeds, ending Bain Capital and MV Credit’s control....
IKEA Franchiser Slashes 850 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Drive as Consumer Spending Falls
Inter IKEA, the global franchiser behind the IKEA brand, announced it will eliminate 850 positions, roughly 3% of its 27,500‑strong workforce. The cuts affect 300 roles in Sweden and are part of a broader cost‑reduction program triggered by rising operating...
Bugatti Launches Online Shop in Italy
Bugatti, the German‑based fashion label, launched a dedicated e‑commerce site for Italy, its second‑largest export market. The new shop complements an existing network that includes Germany, Austria (since 2015) and the Netherlands (2025), reinforcing the brand’s omni‑channel strategy. Tailored content,...
Baldock 'Set for Top Job at Boots' As Potential IPO Looms - Report
Alex Baldock, the outgoing CEO of Currys, is slated to become Boots’ chief executive later this year, according to a Sky News report. The appointment would place him in charge of Boots’ pharmacy, retail, optician and No7 cosmetics divisions across...
Comité Colbert to Celebrate Ties Between French Luxury and America in New York This May
The Comité Colbert will host the “Hidden Treasures” exhibition in New York from May 26‑31, featuring 65 French luxury houses that display historic pieces inside shipping‑crate installations. The show is organized into five thematic chapters that trace 250 years of Franco‑American cultural exchange. A...
Gen Z Shoppers Driving Traffic Growth at Simon’s Malls, CEO Says
Simon Property Group reported first‑quarter traffic growth driven by Gen Z shoppers, with retailer sales per square foot up 12% year‑over‑year to $819. CEO Dave Simon highlighted investments in property updates and a tenant mix that includes new youth‑focused brands...
Tiffany & Co. And CFDA Expand Jewelry Designer Award with New Scholarship Program
Tiffany & Co. and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) have launched the second cycle of their joint Jewelry Designer Award, adding a $25,000 scholarship and summer internship for early‑career jewelry‑design students. The program still offers finalists financial...
Dutch Menswear Brand Atelier Munro Opens First Location in Vancouver
Dutch menswear label Atelier Munro launched its first dedicated “Atelier Munro House” in Vancouver at 535 Howe Street. The flagship blends a high‑end showroom with a made‑to‑measure tailoring studio and a curated ready‑to‑wear collection. Designed as a relationship‑focused space where clients...
Subdued Reports 20% Revenue Increase in 2025 at €196.5 Million
Subdued, the teen fashion label owned by Osit SpA, posted 2025 revenue of €196.5 million (about $216 million), a 20% increase year‑over‑year. Retail sales drove the growth, delivering €176.5 million and representing 86.6% of total revenue, while e‑commerce added €20 million ($22 million), up 20.9%. International...
Battle Lines Harden at Zalando Logistics Centre in Germany
Zalando announced it will close its Erfurt logistics centre in September, cutting 2,700 jobs. The works council, freshly re‑elected with high turnout, accuses management of one‑sided communication and has called for direct talks without legal advisers. Management has instead pushed...
Legor's Turnover Soars to €128 Million, Launches 3D Metal Hub Spin-Off
Legor, the Italian alloy specialist, reported €128 million (≈$139 million) revenue in 2025 with single‑digit growth and unveiled the 3D Metal Hub spin‑off, featuring HP metal 3D printers and its proprietary Tritone technology for precious metals and titanium. The hub employs binder‑jetting...
Spotlight on Initiatives by Levi’s, Marine Serre and EA7 Emporio
Levi Strauss & Co., fresh off a $6.4 billion 2024, launched its Spring/Summer 2026 Workwear line, reviving carpenter and Hawaiian‑inspired fabrics with lighter, worn‑in finishes. French designer Marine Serre partnered with the Louvre to release a three‑piece, upcycled capsule that reimagines the...
Prada Eyewear Pops up in LA
Prada Eyewear launched a 300‑square‑foot pop‑up boutique at The Grove in Los Angeles, running from May 10 to May 24. The space showcases the Spring/Summer 2026 collection and a limited‑edition oval metal frame that will also appear at Nordstrom for the retailer’s 125th anniversary....
Beare Park to Design Commonwealth Bank of Australia Staff Uniforms
Beare Park, the Sydney‑based fashion label founded by Gabriella Pereira, has been tapped to design a new staff uniform collection for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The partnership, announced on May 9, 2026, aims to deliver a modern, functional and enduring wardrobe for...