UK consumer confidence isn’t just on the up again, it’s reached a new two-year high as personal finances improve, especially among 25-34 year-olds. But that isn’t necessarily feeding through to spending habits.

Despite advancements in activewear, most sports bras “are stuck in the past”. That’s according to Joanna Wakefield-Scurr professor of Biomechanics at the University of Portsmouth, and the University of Memphis.

​The BFC’s 2024 Institute of Positive Fashion Forum has wrapped up with the big news being a call from Sojo for the UK fashion industry and its customers “to get behind Care & Repair in a bid to reduce textile waste”.

​Following its move to axe individual seller fees on fashion, eBay UK has come up with some interesting statistics about UK consumers’ fashion usage and they highlight a huge amount of waste in the sector.

Hardware stores, furniture shops, and clothing stores all reported a rise in sales, but these gains were offset by falling food sales and in department stores where retailers say higher prices hit trading.”

Represent will launch a collaboration with Metallica on 24 April with TikTok star Huddy starring in the campaign. The British luxury streetwear label said it “marks a full circle moment” for the brand”.

Klarna’s exploration of AI has produced what it’s calling its Untrend Report. Produced using AI, it highlights the products that defy trends and it also focuses on AI as a way to help consumers shop more sustainably.

Nordstrom said the founding family behind the retailer had shown an interest in pursuing a potential go-private deal, prompting its board to form a special committee of independent directors to evaluate any proposal.

Nike Inc. is nearing an eight-figure endorsement deal with basketball star Caitlin Clark ahead of her professional debut set for May, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

Eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica posted on Thursday a 5.5% increase in revenues in the first quarter, thanks to solid growth in Europe and despite a weak North America performance and a tougher basis of comparison.

H&M launched on Thursday its collaborative collection with emerging brand Rokh introducing a collection that reimagines wardrobe staples.

Adidas launched new shoes for 41 Olympic disciplines at an event in Paris on Thursday,  as it uses the Games to hone its focus on sports rather than celebrities.

The National Retail Federation has announced that executive director of the NRF Foundation Adam Lukoskie has been promoted to also serve as senior vice president of NRF.

Californian lifestyle brand Brixton announced Thursday the appointment of Seth Ellison to the role of chief executive officer, effective April 22.  

Shoulder-padded, daffodil yellow and accented with gleaming gold buttons -- a very of-its-time suit Princess Diana wore during her 1989 trip to Hong Kong is now among six outfits on display in the former British colony.

The BFC Foundation has welcomed Andin Fonyonga to its board of trustees. Fonyonga joins fellow trustees David Pemsel, Pam Batty, Laura Strain and Caroline Rush.