On May 26, the French luxury brand took over the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles and opened its Dioriviera pop-up boutique and a poolside Spa. The event will run until September.

​The UK government has been asking for evidence that the end of the VAT-three shopping perk for tourists is hurting British retail and payment software specialist Planet came up with some of that again on Friday.

Amid the splendor of the Ritz in Paris, Daniel Wellington unveiled its debut handbag line, the latest new development amid a major strategic shift for the Swedish watchmaker.

Katchin isn’t wasting any time when it comes to expansion. The UK-based online marketplace for jewellery and watches is expanding into Germany and France this month, having launched the business just four months ago. 

LVMH announced on Monday a significant donation to provide help for the Emilia Romagna region, in Italy, and its people, who are affected by recent widespread flooding.

Barely six months after Ludovic de Saint Sernin was appointed creative director of Ann Demeulemeester the house has announced the departure of the designer. No successor has been named.

Giorgio Armani will stage his latest One Night Only fashion and soirée event in September in Venice amidst the celebrations for the lagoon city’s annual film festival, its 80th edition.

​Farfetch’s Q1 was an underlying story of progress with talk of a return to profits soon. But it also suffered from the negative impact of currency exchange and a tough backdrop meant more red ink in the accounts.

Online fashion giant Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) has named Celine Lefebvre as its General Manager for the Middle East, effective 23 May.

Longchamp is reopening its store on Amsterdam's prestigious P.C. Hooftstraat, unveiling its new global design concept.

Philipp Plein has launched its line of men's, women’s and unisex steel jewellery in collaboration with Timex Group. The line will be distributed by Timeway Italy, with prices between €140 and €250.

Harrods MD Michael Ward has said it's time for the government "to wake up and smell the coffee” after a minister said retail needs to provide evidence for its claims about the benefits of VAT-free tourist shopping.

​A Q4 and end-of-year update for Watches of Switzerland Group has shown that the period to the end of April continued to be strong and that it's entering FY24 "significantly ahead" of its long-range plan.

With sparkling lights and beating drums, Italian luxury label Gucci took over a 14th century Seoul Palace to showcase its cruise collection, blending Korean heritage and modern fashion.

​It may not come as a surprise, but research seems to have confirmed that the highest value e-shoppers are the most sustainability-focused in a world of consumers who are generally prioritising eco-awareness more often.

Adeju Thompson, founder of Nigeria-based Lagos Space Programme, has won the International Woolmark Prize for 2023, nabbing first place in the oldest and most esteemed fashion award.