2025

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Japan was being “tough” in trade talks and the European Union had not yet offered what he considered a fair deal. Read More

After two elections, a cancelled ballot and government tutelage, the Bangladeshi Garment Manufacturers’ Federation has finally chosen a new president, at a tense moment for the sector. Read More

UK retail property giant Landsec said this week that it’s “reached the next major milestone in its transformation of Gunwharf Quays after breaking ground at Marlborough Square”. Read More

John Lewis has announced the appointment of a new chief customer officer with experienced fashion retail exec Anna Braithwaite set to take up the role on 1 October.  Read More

Two key European luxury labels have launched new campaigns with Valentino Garavani and Roger Vivier launching new creative marketing drives in the accessories and footwear sectors. Read More

Major global brand development and licensing platform Authentic Brands Group has announced the appointment of Tim Derner as global head, marketplaces. Read More

Luxury brand Swaine is to unveil a dedicated retail space in Harrods on 27 June, marking what it says is “a significant milestone in its continued retail expansion”. Read More

The EU Commission accepted AliExpress’ binding commitments to address concerns over illegal and pornographic content, improving its monitoring, flagging, and complaint systems. Read More

​Maison Schiaparelli opened its Harrods boutique in early 2023 and now it’s launching what it calls a “significant new chapter in the brand’s presence” in the UK as it doubles its footprint in the luxe department store. Read More

After a collaboration lasting nearly 10 years, Risso is leaving the post of creative director for the OTB-owned label. He took over the role in 2016, replacing Marni’s founder Consuelo Castiglioni. Read More