The positives certainly came together for UK retail in the 21-27 May trading week. The run-up to school half-term week, the late May public holiday weekend and good spring weather all contributed to strengthen footfall.

​A new jewellery and accessories brand will launch next month with Amelia Scott making its debut under the guidance of watch and jewellery designer Jane Hebden.

​Fashion retailer New Look is believed to be in talks about refinancing with the focus being a term loan that expires next year.

Six designers are in the running for the Grand Prix (€300,000) and the Special Prize (100,000 euros), three for the Pierre Bergé Prize (€100,000), and three for the Fashion Accessories Prize (€100,000).

​Matalan has made a key change to its line-up as it continues to transform itself under new owners. Interim buying and merchandising director Ben Smith is now chief trading officer, reporting to CEO Jo Whitfield,

​Denim mill ISKO has teamed up with retailer Urban Outfitters and British Artist Dwayne Coleman on a 10-piece collection under Urban’s BDG branding. Focusing on workwear-inspired denim pieces, it will launch in July.

With a very summery decor, the Etam group's lingerie chain installed a new seasonal concept dedicated to swimwear in its Opéra shop on May 19, also featuring second-hand items.

The Office for National Statistics International Passenger Survey has shown that tourist visitors to the UK are well below 2019 levels with the New West End Co directly blaming the abolition of tax-free tourist shopping.

British shop price inflation picked up this month to reach its highest rate since industry records began in 2005, although growth in food prices cooled slightly, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Australian fashion label Kivari has expanded its retail presence with the opening of two new stores in Bondi Junction and Burleigh Heads, respectively.

Spanish bridalwear company Pronovias announced on Monday that Marc Calabia Gibert has been appointed to the role of CEO, effective September 1.

Authentic Brands Group has successfully completed the acquisition of the intellectual property of the Vince brand, resulting in the establishment of a new subsidiary named ABG Vince.

​Mango opened a new UK store late last week — in London's Westfield Stratford City — and its debut in one of the largest shopping centres in the UK came as it also revealed that it will see many more openings in 2023.

​Guess Inc. announced on Friday the appointment of Thomas J. Barrack, Jr. as an independent director to the company’s board.

U.S. fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger has opened a new flagship store in Queenstown, as the PVH-owned brand expands its retail network across the island nation.

Hibbett announced on Friday revenues for the first quarter increased 7.4% to $455.5 million, on the back of solid physical store and comparable sales growth, offsetting a drop in online growth at the sporting retailer.