After the frenzy over the weekend to buy timepieces from the new Audemars Piguet-Swatch collaboration, many who succeeded in laying their hands on the Royal Pop pocket watches swiftly flipped the sought-after product. Read More
Inter IKEA, which franchises the Swedish brand in 63 countries, is laying off 850 workers in a cost-cutting drive as consumer demand falls and the big-box retailer works to become more efficient and bring down prices. Read More
The vision of Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo’s director general is to build local partnerships and opportunities with a long-term outlook in a market set to grow over the coming decades, including the jewellery sector. Read More
British GQ has a new head of editorial content. Murray Clark is tasked with “driving the editorial vision, creative direction and event execution for the Conde Nast title, effective 1 June. Read More
Four Central Saint Martins/University of the Arts London students have won a share of £16,000 by jointly winning the H&M Sustainable Fashion & Journalism Awards 2006 for their commitment to a circular fashion industry. Read More
LVMH’s sale of fashion label Marc Jacobs caps a years-long search for a buyer and underscores the pressure on the world’s largest luxury group to trim its sprawling portfolio amid a prolonged downturn. Read More
Milan Fashion Week said Friday it would “invite” participating brands at its high-profile runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists following pressure. Read More
Jewellery designer Completedworks has launched of an exclusive collaboration with department store group John Lewis, co-designed “to create a premium range of bold, sculptural, statement pieces.” Read More
Spanish childrenswear brand Boboli unveils a new limited-edition capsule collection, produced under the official FIFA World Cup 2026 licence, now available online and at select retailers. Read More
Bugatti’s new online shop for Italy is intended to strengthen the brand’s presence in its second most important export market. The focus is on the customer journey, says Kim Witzger, head of e-commerce. Read More
