Italy, whose sovereign assets from bonds to banks have so often been the subject of market crises in recent years, is currently enjoying a windfall as the central bank’s vast gold reserves track record-high prices. Read More
Luxury might not exactly be back, but it is certainly moving in the right direction. That’s the message from LVMH. Yet investors may now be betting on a bling bonanza that could prove elusive. Read More
After an intense fashion month, what are buyers taking away this season? Parisian department store Galeries Lafayette’s director of buying and merchandising hails Fashion Week as ‘eclectic, creative, lively and vibrant’. Read More
Ted Baker may not be a name immediately associated with sport but owner Authentic Brands Group is hoping it will be from next month when the new Ted Baker Sport line debuts. Read More
Based on ATP data, which have not yet been updated to include August, the textile sector is demonstrating resilience to the impact of US tariffs, outperforming competitors and recording a decline of less than 1%. Read More
Inditex continues its expansion in the U.S., led by Zara, which has chosen The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace as the location for a new store. Read More
UK-based jeweller Monica Vinader has a new CEO with Sebastian Picardo now at the helm of the brand that has been run by its founders for its entire history. Read More
Two key monthly reports about British retail sales and wider consumer spending agreed on one main thing on Tuesday — both are slowing down. Read More
Indian textile exporters are seeking new buyers in Europe and offering discounts to existing US customers to cushion the blow from steep US tariffs of as much as 50%, industry executives said. Read More
THG’s Q3 trading statement had good news on Tuesday with the strongest quarter of organic sales growth since 2021 and revenue up strongly on a continuing basis. Read More
