​Kiki de Montparnasse has this week unveiled a a redesigned webstore and also moved into the men’s market with the launch of Mr Kiki as it sets it sights on “global lifestyle expansion”.

​The UK has a “golden opportunity” to reform business rates for a retail sector that’s “overtaxed”. And without such reform, thousands more stores could close.

Silent for 221 years, Fenwick's now making a noise for a second time in 12 months! Following on from its debut ‘Quiet No More’ campaign last autumn, the retailer's back with ‘Find Your Taste, Find Your World’.

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?

Covent Garden’s appeal for niche fashion retail continues apace. After sustainable menswear brand NN.07 debuted there, eco-conscious suits retailer Batch London and travel apparel brand Gandys have signed up too.

A strategy of consolidation and investment in a high-interest-rate environment continues to come at a price for London commercial property owner/manager Howard de Walden Estates.

WH Smith reported a higher annual revenue on Wednesday as robust travel demand propelled sales of its products ranging from sandwiches to books, sending the British retailer's shares up 11%.

​UK off-price premium/luxury brand e-tailer BrandAlley said taking full control of its end-to-end customer services ops has helped deliver “remarkable growth” in the business.

Maison & Objet concluded on a notably positive note this September 9. Looking forward, the fair is set to undergo a significant transformation, with a renewed focus on expanding its offerings in fashion and home decor.

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.  

Britain’s widely-reported shoplifting epidemic is costing Primark £70 million annually, with the value fashion/lifestyle retailer calling for urgent action.

Shein — whose much-talked-about London IPO is still a will-it-or-won’t-it event — is continuing its business-as-usual series of launches and its latest is with The Smiley Company, featuring the SmileyWorld brand.

Zalando unveiled a new brand positioning at the weekend, saying it marks “a pivotal step in its journey to becoming a leading European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce”.

The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is pushing ahead with its home-building initiative to improve profits from outside its core retail portfolio.