Paul Smith has a new executive chairman with one of UK retail’s most experienced leaders taking up the role. The independent British label has named Ewan Venters to the newly-created role. He starts early next month. Read More
Brioni has expanded its retail presence in Mexico with the opening of a new boutique inside the Palacio de Hierro in Monterrey. Read More
Hermes has convinced a U.S. judge to dismiss for a second time a lawsuit alleging it violates antitrust law by forcing buyers to spend thousands of dollars on its products before purchasing one of its Birkin handbags. Read More
Oscar de la Renta is parting ways with its creative directors, Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia, with the design duo stepping down to focus on their fashion label, Monse. Read More
Eighteen designers from across the MENA region and three from India have been shortlisted for the 2025 FTA Awards. The winners will be announced in Doha on 22 November. Read More
Next’s latest financial report on Thursday’s showed just how strong the fast-growing UK-based retail business is and also how much it has benefited from M&S’s cyberattack-linked issues this year. Read More
InSpecs Group reports its first-half results on Thursday with weak figures for the first six months of the year. But it also had better news with its search for a non-exec chair now complete. Read More
Debenhams is putting a major push behind the revival of its Designers at Debenhams project and on Thursday said it’s returning for AW25 and has been “reimagined for a new generation” with Ashish. Read More
Bernard Arnault’s family is installing LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE executives to lead recently-acquired Paris FC, a sign the luxury billionaire is intent on reviving the commercial fortunes of the club. Read More
Swiss watch exports fell 17% in August due to weak demand from China and new US tariffs. Brands like Swatch, Rolex and Patek Philippe now face rising pressure despite earlier signs of market recovery. Read More
