The American outwear brand Patagonia has promoted Nina Hajikhanian to the position of general manager for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

M&S is on a mission to cut costs by more than £400 million over the next five years, and among a raft of store initiatives is a plan to roll out hundreds more self-service tills.

​American label Hill House Home — known for Nap Dresses — has opened its first international warehouse and a UK webstore as it aims to capitalise on the US dress trend that it sparked outside of its original market.

Long Tall Sally has linked up with Loughborough Lightning Netball Team in a campaign collab that “aims to celebrate and empower women in sport while promoting inclusivity, diversity, and body positivity”.

​Armani Group’s 2022 results have shown ongoing progress at one of the world’s best-known luxury names as net revenues jumped 16.5% to €2.35 billion and profit rose even faster.

​Recent press reports that Japanese retail giant Fast Retailing is pulling its Uniqlo chain out of Russia entirely and selling up may have been wide of the mark.

Nike has unveiled big leadership changes to help it “streamline our focus across product, brand storytelling and marketplace, while building long-term growth and profitability”.

Guess Inc. announced on Wednesday revenues for the first quarter decline 4% to $569.8 million, on the back of plunging U.S. retail and wholesale sales, partially offset by a surge in retail sales in Asia. 

Online fashion giant Shein is exploring plans to build a factory in Mexico as one of its manufacturing hubs outside China, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co on Wednesday posted a surprise quarterly profit and lifted its full-year sales forecast, as the clothing retailer banks on its efforts to fill shelves with in-demand goods.

American Eagle Outfitters Inc cut its full-year revenue forecast on Wednesday, as apparel demand wavers due to still-high inflation, sending shares of the company down 15% after the bell. 

The French creative director welcomed VIP clients, fashion influencers, and press to view his collection that bows this month.

​Barbour has a new MD for its core UK and Ireland market with the upscale British label promoting Paul Wilkinson from within its ranks.

London’s Carnaby continues to be a magnet for fashion independents with contemporary luxury brand Hayley Menzies choosing the Shaftesbury Capital operated area for its second London store.

​Los Angeles-based fashion house Anine Bing has unveiled its new store in London’s Covent Garden, the brand’s third UK retail space.

In receivership, the fashion chain is attracting interest from five potential buyers, including current Kaporal managers, the brand's founder Laurent Emsellem and Le Temps des Cerises.