Fashion

Jacqui Markham has joined to lead creative direction for its own-brand fashion as new partnerships with Rejina Pyo, Amanda Wakeley, Belstaff and Patagonia launch this month. Read More

Kering shares plunged as much as 10% on ⁠Wednesday after first-quarter sales at its Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped more than expected, underlining the challenges in reviving the brand’s appeal. Read More

Burberry Group’s chief financial officer, Kate ⁠Ferry, said on Wednesday that Asia had very compelling long-term prospects for the luxury retailer, but recognised there would be ⁠intensified competition. Read More

By kitting out up to 4,000 staff, officials, umpires, and ball kids, Boss aims to leave “an unmistakable impression” and put its signature style centre stage at the Australian Open. Read More

Frasers Group is reportedly ramping up its activity in the property sector with the acquisition-hungry retailer believed to be prepping a £400 million deal to buy two major outlet centres. Read More

Baja East co-founder John Targon has been appointed to the role of president at ByGeorge, a Texas-based luxury retailer owned by the MML Hospitality group. Read More

Two new sets of figures provided a downbeat view of UK retail on Tuesday as the Barclays consumer spending report and the BRC/KPMG Retail Sales Monitor both came in positive for March but still lagged inflation. Read More

​AYBL Group, the still-young British athleisure and performance-wear brand, has filed accounts for the 15 months to last June and they show revenue continuing to grow strongly as orders from repeat customers rose 65%. Read More

Womenswear retailer Sosandar has issued a full-year trading update and said it has seen strong year-on-year growth in revenue, cash generation and profit before tax (PBT) in line with market expectations. Read More

​French premium jewellery brand Agatha has officially launched in the UK with the opening of a dedicated British website and the suggestion that a store could open further down the line. Read More