Battersea Power Station has been an undeniable success since its opening almost two years ago and on Thursday we were told that the mall and the general neighbourhood have just enjoyed their “strongest summer yet”.

​John Lewis released its half-year results Thursday and said its “transformation is on track” with a “marked improvement” in H1 and the retailer set to "deliver significantly higher profits for the full year”.

In Los Angeles, knowing the latest fashionable address is part of the art de vivre. Between institutions and new arrivals, what are the places that have fashionistas and creatives talking?

This year, the city of Beverly Hills is celebrating its 110th anniversary; an event marked by a buzzing revitalization of its retail offering, and plans for new hotels and restaurants.  

Luxury houses embrace youth culture with strategic forays into the streetwear and workwear realms. Giorgio Armani partners with Kith, Vivienne Westwood joins forces with Palace, and Givenchy collaborates with Bogs.

Soyez joins the luxury hotel operator from fashion house Gucci where he was worldwide press director.

The Metrocentre shopping destination in Gateshead is planning to spend £6 million on an upgrade to revitalise an area in and around its Green Mall entrance.

Giorgio Armani has opened a boutique and cafe in South Coast Plaza, a shopping destination in Costa Mesa, California. 

Mohari Hospitality Ltd is in exclusive talks to purchase Venice’s five-star Hotel Bauer, according to people familiar with the matter, beating other bidders including billionaire Bernard Arnault.   

The Parisian brand is returning to the West Coast, after almost half a century, with the opening of its second address in the United States, in the South Coast Plaza shopping centre in Costa Mesa.

​Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has made an offer that would boost its stake in Selfridges to 50%, according to documents seen by Bloomberg News, after the UK department store’s co-owner fell into insolvency.

In-store events at Bergdorf Goodman and Swarovski stimulate high summer's low-selling season, impacted by summer travel and soaring temperatures.

Amiri announced on Friday the opening of its South Coast Plaza store, the Los Angeles-based brand’s second location in its home state of California, alongside its Rodeo Drive flagship.  

Designer Christian Louboutin has invested in Experimental Group, becoming the French hospitality group’s newest minority shareholder. 

News of one brand-new store and one major relocation ensures the M&S physical expansion roadshow continues apace with both opening in key South West England destinations.

French luxury giant LVMH completed its acquisition of Paris's famous restaurant "Chez L'Ami Louis", established in 1924, as the group continues its diversification push towards lifestyle and hospitality, the firm said.