Vans is bringing out a line of ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories evoking one of the most famous families on the planet. No, not the Kardashians… the Simpsons.

Australia's second-biggest city Melbourne already under night curfew announced fresh restrictions on industries on Monday, including retail, as it steps up desperate efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Swiss airport retailer Dufry has announced its cash flow estimates in a still-uncertain world and is planning for potential full-year declines in turnover of 40%, 55% and 70%.

The John Lewis Partnership has said it must diversify beyond retail to survive the turmoil on the high street and plans to expand into financial services, gardening, housing and rental options.

HanesBrands, a US-based global marketer of branded everyday basic apparel, reported only a 1.3% decline in its net sales to $1.73bn during Q2, and net income for the quarter rose to $161.8m from $149.5m.

​Under Armour said Friday it expects margins to be pressured for the rest of the year on the back of increased promotions, even as online demand helped the sportswear maker post a smaller-than-expected loss.

​Venerable US retailer Lord & Taylor filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, becoming the latest in a growing list of storied names to do so amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak that has crippled the retail sector.

UK malls giant Hammerson on Monday confirmed press peculation that it’s in “advanced discussions on the terms of a possible disposal of its 50% interest in VIA Outlets to its joint venture partner APG”.

Oakley and Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica's second-quarter revenue almost halved due to store closures to curb the spread of the coronavirus, it said on Friday, sending operating profit tumbling by more than 90%.

Sales at Maybelline maker L’Oréal fell more sharply than expected in the second quarter, though the French beauty giant managed to contain any major profit erosion as the COVID-19 pandemic forced stores to close.

Amazon on Thursday beat Wall Street's estimates for second-quarter revenue as coronavirus-driven lockdowns pushed more people to shop for groceries and other essential and non-essential items on its platform.

Facebook beat analysts' estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, as businesses used its digital advertising tools to tap a surge in online traffic during the pandemic even as they slashed marketing budgets elsewhere.

Burberry on Friday announced the opening of its long-awaited social retail store in China’s technology hub Shenzhen, “blending the physical and social worlds in a digitally immersive retail experience”.

We’ve become more used to retailers closing stores than opening them in recent periods, but on Thursday, M&S said that it has opened a brand-new store as part of its plan to create an estate “fit for the new world”.

Fashion giant Benetton said Thursday that 2019 was an important milestone in its relaunch as its “economic-financial indicators show significant recovery and a reduction in losses compared to previous years”.