A Swatch unit that supplies parts to much of the watch market faces a possible sales ban next year by Switzerland’s Competition Commission (Weka), newspaper Schweiz am Wochenende reported on Saturday.

China's industrial output and retail sales growth accelerated more than expected in November, suggesting resilience in the economy as Beijing seeks to prop up domestic demand amid the trade war with the United States.

Mothercare Plc said on Friday it had agreed to supply baby care and other products exclusively to Boots UK stores, keeping its goods on British shelves after the collapse of its retail network in its home market.

The Spanish bridal brand has launched its first flagship store in the UK in London’s Mayfair, while Dubai’s Nakheel Mall has been selected for its first venture in the most populous city in the UAE.

Safilo Group has announced the early renewal of its licensing agreement for Marc Jacobs branded optical frames and sunglasses. The new deal will now run until December 31, 2026. 

Footfall in the Paris region’s shopping malls fell by 12% over the past week year-on-year due to transport strikes against the French government’s pension reform, the CNCC shopping mall federation said on Thursday.

The UK is a key market for vintage fashion but Germany and a range of other European countries also have a fondness for retro products, according to specialist retailer True Vintage.

Upscale men’s accessories brand Ettinger London is continuing its carefully-thought-out expansion with the company having grown its presence in luxury department store Harrods.

Inditex is accelerating its efforts to be available online anywhere in the world by 2020. All brands across the group’s portfolio are now operating online in the US.

Brooks Brothers, the American men’s clothier, has opened its fourth location in the UK on the ground floor of Westfield London.

Prada and L'Oréal have signed a long-term license agreement for the luxury Italian house's beauty arm.

Polish multi-brand fashion retail giant LPP is stalling any thoughts of expansion for its Reserved chain in Britain for now as the economy remains unclear, despite its Oxford Street store being its top performer.

The British property developer has sold a 75% stake in Parisian shopping destination Italie Deux to AXA Investment Managers - Real Assets for €430m (£362m).

The LVMH-owned brand opened its second U.S. store on Tuesday, December 10, setting up shop at 76 Greene Street, New York. The space joins Loewe's existing flagship in Miami. 

Amazon.com Inc van drivers' on-time delivery rate fell to 93.7% for the Cyber Monday week from 98.2% during the Thanksgiving week, consulting firm ShipMatrix said on Wednesday.