The New York-based active and footwear retailer has announced the upcoming launch of a new private label called Lckr, a casual apparel brand for men and women, conceived to complement the chain’s existing offering.

Hundreds of companies ranging from Amazon to Google have been warned against resorting to bogus customer reviews, US regulators said, signalling a crackdown on misleading endorsements that have proliferated online.

On October 14, the trade court in Bobigny, France, approved the recovery plan presented by the menswear retailer, which will continue in its turnaround efforts and plans to return to profitability in 2022.

Vuarnet has launched a new eyewear collection designed by happening French creator Marine Serre, with its inspiration coming from cult action flick Mad Max.

​Despite continuing worries about supplies of Christmas goods, British consumers appear to be holding back from diving too enthusiastically into Christmas shopping this early in the season.

New Look’s return to growth has begun at Liverpool One. The fashion retailer has chosen to move into a 20,000 sq ft flagship store at 19 South John Street, replacing a temporary space at the central Liverpool mall.

​The UK government is drawing up plans to introduce an online sales tax, but don’t expect its inclusion in the chancellor’s end-of-the-month budget. The news will come as a further disappointment for physical retailers.

Childrenswear retailer Frugi has launched its first-ever television commercial. The ethical and sustainable brand’s ad will centre on the creative concept ‘Love the Planet You Play on’, running until mid-November.

It’s been another tough year for Leeds Group and Covid-19 continues to be the culprit. While many British businesses are slowly recovering, UK-based-but-Germany-focused fabrics specialist is still some way off normality.

​The comeback of Laura Ashley in the fashion sector has begun as Batsheva Hay’s eponymous Batsheva label has linked up with the UK brand in a way makes the most of its heritage and targets the upscale shopper.

A strike is continuing at the Clarks warehouse in Somerset, England with workers saying the struggling firm wants to fire and rehire them on contracts that will reduce their pay and worsen their conditions.

​Another Manchester-based online fashion retailer is aiming to make a big impact via a TV sponsorship deal, with Ego having signed to sponsor the Channel 4 dating series The Love Trap that’s set to launch this week.

​Patrizio di Marco, is believed to be teaming up with private equity giant Carlyle again with a report that he’s set to take over as chairman of UK luxury retailer End.

​As it reels from a plummeting share price, THG (which used to be known as The Hut Group) said on Monday that its founder is cancelling his Special Share rights.

Swedish payments firm Klarna said on Monday it has introduced a number of changes to its product in the United Kingdom including the option for its users to "pay now" and in full.

U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in September, but there are fears that supply constraints could disrupt the holiday shopping season amid continued shortages of goods.