West End events and store initiatives boost November/December shopper visits
Super Saturday may not have been that super footfall-wise across the UK, but the West…
Nike appoints new innovation chief
Nike Inc. has promoted Andy Caine to the role of chief innovation officer, effective April 5. Read More
Mothercare turnaround still a work in progress after UK deal ended and Middle East hit by conflict
Mothercare has faced many challenges and they continue. It delivered a full-year trading update on Monday ahead of issuing its official results and said profit will be significantly below what it was a year earlier. Read More
Stefano Cantino has been appointed co-CEO of Dolce & Gabbana
The former Gucci executive will work alongside Alfonso Dolce, the group’s chairman and chief executive. His appointment comes after the announcement of Stefano Gabbana’s resignation as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana. Read More
Vision Express launches new edit and campaign with Emma Willis
Opticians have always had strong links with fashion brands given their sales of those labels’ eyewear, but they’re also increasingly linking with celebrities. Read More
Luxury brands face profits squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks Dubai Mall sales
Sales at Europe’s biggest luxury brands have shrunk in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the Iran conflict hit the sector’s fastest-growing market in the latest setback for the $400 billion industry. Read More
God’s True Cashmere open first pop-up at Harrods, includes Joopiter collab
The latest brand to open a pop-up shop inside Knightsbridge, London luxury emporium Harrods is God’s True Cashmere, which has taken up residency for the next three months. Read More
Rockport’s UK return continues as it unveils clothing inspired by British terrace culture
American brand Rockport has launched its first comeback clothing collection in the UK market following news last year that it was returning to Britain with its footwear. Read More
Samsonite Group, eyeing a Wall Street listing, will open a large Tumi store on the Champs-Élysées
2026 will be a transformative year for the Samsonite Group and its subsidiaries, marked by a stock market flotation for one of them and major ambitions for its retail network, including opening a large store in Paris. Read More
Gabriela Hearst to design Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup kits
Uruguayan designer Gabriela Hearst will collaborate with the country’s national team on a project centred on locally sourced merino wool. Read More
Sea and air freight rates are seeking a new balance
As the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz fuels uncertainty, maritime and air freight costs continue to climb amid ongoing negotiations, while the Mediterranean freight market is being reshaped. Read More