The Seattle-based fashion retailer has announced the appointment of the Tesco veteran as its new chief technology officer, a role in which he will be responsible for evolving the company’s technological capacities.

Tax-free shopping specialist Global Blue is opening its first VIP Globe Shopper Lounge on Albemarle Street in Mayfair, underlining the importance of London's West End to the luxury industry and the tourist sector.

British fashion and luxe e-tailer Farfetch has filed its application for a stock exchange listing in New York. The number of shares and their price is as yet undisclosed. 

The remoulding of London's Seven Dials area is continuing with its dominant landlord, Shaftesbury, announcing another new tenant as NYC-based lifestyle brand Away, opens its first permanent international store.

Selfridges has been busy this month upping its luxury credentials at its key department store in Birmingham, and also unveiling the last phase of its accessories project in its London store with a new eyewear space.

Mulberry has issued a profit warning on the back of the House of Fraser failure and buyout, while it has been revealed that a raft of major fashion names are owed millions by the retailer.

Global luxury brands from Prada to LVMH are investing in China for the first time since a crackdown on conspicuous spending five years ago, focusing on smaller, less developed cities.

"Louis Vuitton: Catwalk" is a lavishly-produced book that looks back on twenty years of collections and shows by one of France's most prestigious luxury houses.

The purchase by Sports Direct of department store group House of Fraser drew a cautious response from analysts on Monday, with some saying the deal could backfire on Mike Ashley, the sportswear retailer's founder.

House of Fraser is to get a new owner after calling in administrators Friday. A fast deal to buy a slimmed-down version of the chain had been on the cards with news Friday that retail tycoon Mike Ashley is now in charge.

An escalating trade war between the United States and China could abruptly end a glittering stock market run for luxury goods firms, with some investors already put off by lofty valuations.

House of Fraser said on Sunday it had settled with a group of landlords that had challenged the retailer's restructuring plan that includes the closure of 31 of its 59 stores early next year.

The LVMH group owns three Swiss luxury watch brands; Zenith, TAG Heuer and Hublot. FashionNetwork.com visited the three brands’ headquarters, ahead of their opening to the public for the LVMH ‘Private Days’ initiative.

English drum and bass band Chase & Status has linked with sports brand Reebok for a Selfridges installation which pays tribute to music's rave culture.

Burberry's new creative director Riccardo Tisci, who arrived at the storied British fashion house in March 2018, has unveiled a new logo and monogram for the label. Both were created by Peter Saville Studio.