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The San Francisco-based company said GMV surged 24% to $606 million, while consignment revenue grew 18% compared to the prior year period. Read More

Reimagined workwear, a concerted push into tennis and a cultural collaboration: the three brands are stepping up launches to boost visibility and bring greater structure to their growth. Read More

The Paris-based dermatological group posted 30% growth in Italy in 2025, with revenue tripling over three years and distribution expanding across perfumeries and pharmacies.  Read More

Around 40% of the world’s jewellery incorporates a Legor alloy, while the Vicenza-based group also develops electroplating solutions for jewellery and fashion accessories.  Read More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Indians to avoid buying gold for at least a year to preserve foreign-exchange reserves, a surprising appeal in a country where the metal plays a vital role. Read More

​Two news releases on Monday but just one story – M&S announced the acquisition of a “state of the art” fashion hub in Lichfield while ASOS said it had sold its Lichfield fulfilment centre. Read More

​Paul Smith has named Zia Zareem-Slade as its MD, saying she “brings extensive experience across commercial leadership, digital transformation and brand strategy, driving growth in ambitious, creative businesses”.  Read More

Swatch is bracing for a showdown at its ⁠annual meeting on Tuesday after proxy advisers came out in support of investor Steven Wood, challenging the Hayek family’s control as the watchmaker underperforms rivals. Read More

​Shoe Zone’s half-year results on Monday were hardly a surprise as the company had already flagged the bad news back in April. But they still came as a stark reminder of how tough times are at present. Read More

Global fragrance and beauty business EuroItalia has entered into an exclusive strategic partnership with Shoppers Stop Limited’s subsidiary Global SS Beauty Brands Limited for growth in India.  Read More