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​Gap and Victoria Beckham are joining forces this spring with the launch of a capsule collections that we’re told is the first step in a “multi-Season collaboration rooted in timeless design”. Read More

Amanda Wakeley’s latest move should thrust her into the retail spotlight again as she’s launching a premium collection at John Lewis in a deal with Radius Brands. Read More

​Pat McGrath Labs has emerged from bankruptcy protection and into a new, more stable era with “strengthened operations, reinforced retail partnerships, and [a] new capital position” to set it up for the long term. Read More

​There was big news about Primark on Tuesday morning. Not only did its owner associated British Foods issue a trading update but it confirmed that Primark will be spun off as a separate company. Read More

​California lifestyle brand Jenni Kayne is on the growth trail with a move to direct international shipping “following years of surging global demand”. Read More

Estée Lauder Cos. has hired JPMorgan Chase & Co. to take the lead on structuring a financing package of about €5 billion to fund its potential tie-up with Spanish company Puig Brands SA, Expansion reported. Read More

Swiss watch exports slid in March as the industry faced disruptions in the Middle East and contended with high precious metal costs.  Read More

Franco-Italian eyewear group EssilorLuxottica is facing growing pressure from investors to show how it can scale up its ambitions for smart glasses without sacrificing margins. Read More

Paris Hilton, and Choupette, took over New York’s Herald Square on Monday for Karl Lagerfeld, as the duo celebrated the brand’s Spring-Summer 2026 campaign. Read More

The owners of British pharmacy chain Boots are working with consultants on a possible strategy overhaul ⁠in preparation for a potential London stock market listing which could come as soon as 2027, sources said. Read More