The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained…
M&S makes London Fashion Week debut to boost style ambitions
Marks & Spencer will make its London Fashion Week debut on Friday, using the high-profile event to showcase its growing fashion credentials and broaden its appeal to shoppers at home and abroad. Read More
Beyond Yoga pops-up in Manhattan
Beyond Yoga is expanding its New York City presence with a 2,300-square-foot pop-up shop in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, set to open through early January 2027. Read More
Todd Snyder opens second Texas store in Austin
American fashion designer Todd Snyder has opened a second Texas store in Austin, bringing its premium menswear to the city’s South Congress neighbourhood. Read More
U.S. holiday spending to rise as shoppers turn to value and AI: Accenture
Average holiday gifting spend is projected to reach $737 this year, up nearly 12% from 2025. Read More
John Smedley goes big on five-film AW26 campaign
A brand closely associated with longevity and all-things natural, “across fibres, design and craftsmanship for over 240 years”, John Smedley’s Autumn/Winter 2026 weighty campaign’s fittingly called ‘The Original Muse’. Read More
New Look shakes up leadership team ahead of new CEO arrival
Major managerial shake-ups tend to happen after the arrival of a new chief executive. Not in the case of fashion giant New Look. Read More
David Gandy Wellwear expands intimates offer
David Gandy Wellwear is going back to basics – again. Hot on the heels of the “sellout” Ultimate Trunk, the British menswear brand is expanding its AW26 underwear offer with two new arrivals. Read More
French prosecutors and regulators step up scrutiny on smart glasses
Paris prosecutors have opened a criminal probe into suspected sexual harassment involving smart glasses, while French data protection authorities have received complaints from businesses. Read More
Mothercare future in balance, key Middle East partner reviews stores’ viability in several territories
Mothercare’s move to a franchise model looks to have hit a major bump in the road bringing into question its whole future as a leading Middle Eastern partner is reviewing store viability across a number of territories. Read More
UK retail sales edge up as confidence gets a boost, clothing sales rise
British retail sales unexpectedly rose by as much as 0.5% last month, while consumer confidence improved and shoppers bought into both summer and autumn ranges. Read More