​Swim and beach collaborations are proving popular this year as labels aim to make the most of the post-pandemic recovery in the travel sector.

​The National Vintage League brand has launched a curated and edited collection exclusively on The Edit LDN.

French childrenswear specialist Children Worldwide Fashion (the licensee of Chloé, Lanvin and Kenzo Kids, among others) has appointed Aurélie Pepion, former CEO of the Lacelier lingerie group, as head of sales.

The Colombian swimwear and beachwear fashion brand is continuing to globally expand by opening a new store in the United States.

John Lewis Partnership chairman Sharon White aims to return the retailer to profit before 2026 and has told its staff she also wants to reinstate their bonus scheme.

Online retailers need to sharpen up their delivery options after ‘losing’ £31.5 billion in sales annually at the checkout due to delivery-related issues.

It’s been a successful spring for London property company Howard de Walden Estate attracting a host of new retailers to the 92-acre Marylebone Village region.

Il Porticciolo is to open a London flagship on the King’s Road in early September, as the luxury childrenswear brand relocates from nearby Sydney Street.

​Thursday is World Oceans Day 2023 and to mark that, Patagonia has launched an international environmental campaign, focused on ocean protection and restoration. 

​Colour is proving a popular purchase for consumers this season and while wardrobe staples black, navy and neutrals remain the key colours for many, hotter shades are also getting a big vote of shopper confidence.

​Hot on the heels of Strandbags relaunching its upscale luggage brand Antler, the company is also investing in another key luggage brand it owns, with the launch of Nere in the UK and US after its 2022 ANZ debut.

​It’s been a busy few weeks for award winner announcements and on Thursday, H&M Group named the winners of its Global Change Award, its “early-stage innovation challenge seeking bright minds that can transform fashion”.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary next year, upscale menswear business Hamilton & Hare has become a fixture on London’s Chiltern Street.

​Tapestry’s Coach brand is further rolling out its major circularity initiative Coachtopia in the UK with a debut outside of London.

Cifonelli is set to return as the official tailor of the 24 Heures of Le Mans during its 100th Anniversary. 

The Amiri Prize, a fashion award and incubator, has announced the launch of its second edition, opening applications for the first time to international applicants.