French fashion brand Zadig & Voltaire is entrusting its American development to Kristen Sosa. Her main focus will be to drive the growth of the brand's accessories category in the region.

Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village, has scored two major signings — Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.

It’s no coincidence premium performance sportswear brand Castore has just opened an Irish pop-up store at the Kildare Village shopping centre, on the outskirts of Dublin.

Sebago has become the official supplier for The Royal Yachting Association. The four-year partnership sees the heritage footwear brand, known for its boat shoe styles, become its Onshore Lifestyle Footwear Supplier.

UK footwear maker Grenson has launched its first sustainably made shoe using British wool. It has been produced using Cloudwool, an innovation making use of 100% local wool that would normally go to waste.

The positives certainly came together for UK retail in the 21-27 May trading week. The run-up to school half-term week, the late May public holiday weekend and good spring weather all contributed to strengthen footfall.

​A new jewellery and accessories brand will launch next month with Amelia Scott making its debut under the guidance of watch and jewellery designer Jane Hebden.

​Fashion retailer New Look is believed to be in talks about refinancing with the focus being a term loan that expires next year.

Six designers are in the running for the Grand Prix (€300,000) and the Special Prize (100,000 euros), three for the Pierre Bergé Prize (€100,000), and three for the Fashion Accessories Prize (€100,000).

​Matalan has made a key change to its line-up as it continues to transform itself under new owners. Interim buying and merchandising director Ben Smith is now chief trading officer, reporting to CEO Jo Whitfield,

​Denim mill ISKO has teamed up with retailer Urban Outfitters and British Artist Dwayne Coleman on a 10-piece collection under Urban’s BDG branding. Focusing on workwear-inspired denim pieces, it will launch in July.

With a very summery decor, the Etam group's lingerie chain installed a new seasonal concept dedicated to swimwear in its Opéra shop on May 19, also featuring second-hand items.

The Office for National Statistics International Passenger Survey has shown that tourist visitors to the UK are well below 2019 levels with the New West End Co directly blaming the abolition of tax-free tourist shopping.

British shop price inflation picked up this month to reach its highest rate since industry records began in 2005, although growth in food prices cooled slightly, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Australian fashion label Kivari has expanded its retail presence with the opening of two new stores in Bondi Junction and Burleigh Heads, respectively.

Spanish bridalwear company Pronovias announced on Monday that Marc Calabia Gibert has been appointed to the role of CEO, effective September 1.