H&M has upsized and relocated in Milton Keynes to centre:mk, the town’s increasingly successful mall. And the new store will be special, according to the fashion retailer.

New Look is continuing its rationalisation programme with news of head office redundancies and the fashion retailer citing its repositioning to a more balanced omnichannel platform.

FatFace has joined the sustainability/environmental trail with a strong outdoor link for the launch of a new collection. The UK fashion retailer has partnered with National Forest and its International Day of Forests.

Italian private equity firm Holding Industriale has bought, via its Holding Moda subsidiary, Tuscan textiles producer Beste and its two companies TexCo, specialised in rare fabrics, and Tessitura Serena, a weaver.

Serhat Isik and Benjamin Alexander Huseby, who have been in charge of the creative direction for the past two years, are said to have left the Italian company, which is currently undergoing a safeguard procedure.

The Paseo de Gracia shop in Barcelona features a football table and a children's play area, a world first for the brand. Its ground floor is dedicated to baby and newborn products.

​Zero10 has secured a major collaboration debut for its “cutting-edge” AR mirror. The fashion try-on company has linked with the global rollout of the Tommy Hilfiger x Shawn Mendes collection launched this week. 

The Tendam group continues to diversify its brand portfolio, and has launched Hi&Bye, a new underwear and swimwear label designed for Gen Z women aged 14 to 20.

​UK inflation has risen again, a sign that we’re not out of the woods yet and consumer activity is still being hurt by surging prices with fashion prices rising faster than they've done in over a decade.

For spring, the rock-inspired French label belonging to the MF Brands group (owner also of Lacoste, Gant and Aigle) has unveiled its first bridal capsule collection featuring contemporary white dresses and beige suits.

​SMCP has named a new CEO for one of its star brands, Maje, with Elina Kousourna set to take the helm as of April 17. It will see her move from heading the Fursac brand for the company after three years.

​Superdry is continuing its rationlisation drive while also expanding its brand reach and has struck a deal for the sale of its intellectual property assets in parts of Asia Pacific for a fee of US$50m, payable in cash.

High-end menswear label Hackett has launched its SS23 campaign fronted by brand ambassador Jenson Button. The British label and the British F1 driver have been pictured in a safari setting.

Eyewear brand Bloobloom is adding five new UK stores with openings in key locations such as Westfield London and Battersea Power Station.

Fear of God, the Los Angeles-based brand founded and run by Jerry Lorenzo, will be hosting a runway show in Los Angeles on April 19, at the Hollywood Bowl -- the historic concert venue in the Californian city.

Wolverine World Wide Inc. announced that its chairman and retired CEO, Blake Krueger, will be retiring from the board on May 4. Tom Long has been appointed to serve as the new chairman.