It’s that time of year again when the forecasts about festive season spending come thick and fast. And the verdict from one study is that Britons will spend almost £23 billion on festive products. Read More
China will phase out a long-standing platinum tax rebate for a state-owned giant, potentially opening up the market to new entrants. Read More
In August, Aurélie Alexandre took charge of the Spanish and Portuguese markets for the Danish jewellery giant. Strengthening the brand’s position and optimising its retail network are among the challenges she faces. Read More
Kurt Geiger has filed its accounts for the year to 1 February and they look impressive. The fast-growing premium footwear and accessories retailer has reported healthy increases almost across the board. Read More
French police stepped up the hunt Tuesday for thieves who stole priceless royal jewels from the Louvre museum in a spectacular daylight robbery. Read More
Swiss watch exports fell in September, hurt by the Trump administration’s 39% tariff on imports from Switzerland to the US, the industry’s largest market. Read More
If the opening of Boots’ beauty-only store at Battersea Power Station just under two years ago seemed like a significant move, an opening this week will take its specialisation strategy even further. Read More
The former CEO of Erno Laszlo and Molton Brown, who led The Body Shop to a revival for a short period until this summer, is a potential rescuer of the failed Bodycare chain, a report has claimed. Read More
The Indian e-commerce market is set to cross the $200 billion mark in 2025, growing at a rate of 12.5% as consumer appetite for online purchases and trust in digital payments increases, GlobalData forecasts. Read More
Over 10 designers showed their first collections for their new houses during the Spring-Summer 2026 women’s wear shows in Milan and Paris. The message was clear: fashion is entering a new phase. Read More
