​A new jewellery and accessories brand will launch next month with Amelia Scott making its debut under the guidance of watch and jewellery designer Jane Hebden.

The positives certainly came together for UK retail in the 21-27 May trading week. The run-up to school half-term week, the late May public holiday weekend and good spring weather all contributed to strengthen footfall.

Balenciaga unveiled its Spring 2024 collection with a digital catwalk show at 3pm on Tuesday May 30, a celebration of everyday life that took place in the capital filmed in front of its Avenue George V boutique.

The renowned designer took to the runway near the Sismondo castle to present a collection that pays tribute to her birthplace and to the Rimini-born director of "La Dolce Vita."

Flannels on Tuesday opened a week-long pop-up selling merchandise from Beyonce’s Renaissance World Tour as well as limited-edition pieces from her Balmain link-up in a deal with her Parkwood Entertainment company

LVMH's sponsorship of the Paris 2024 Olympics is "under discussion". It could represent a great opportunity for the world's top luxury goods company, which generates 90% of its sales abroad.

The businessman, who was responsible for the revival of Borsalino, has founded the new ChimHaeres luxury division with the Emirati fund Chimera and bought the Vionnet company. He reveals his strategy and his projects.

​News last week that Chanel’s sales rose in double digits in 2022 was followed by the company saying it would double the size of its global HQ in London’s Mayfair and will move in during 2025.

The Office for National Statistics International Passenger Survey has shown that tourist visitors to the UK are well below 2019 levels with the New West End Co directly blaming the abolition of tax-free tourist shopping.

Italian luxury brand Ferragamo announced on Monday the appointment of Jeno Lee as the Florentine company's first global male ambassador. 

On May 26, the French luxury brand took over the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles and opened its Dioriviera pop-up boutique and a poolside Spa. The event will run until September.

The Italian fashion and luxury label has reached a new milestone in its online presence in China, announcing the opening of its official flagship on Tmall Luxury Pavilion, in collaboration with Triboo China.

French luxury group Kering has announced the opening of its new 9,500 square-meter offices in Milan.

​The end of the week has seen two alternative views of UK retail released with official figures for April proving better than expected, but the latest CBI report for May suggesting disappointing turnover in recent weeks.

​Chanel is the latest big name to endorse the multi-billion pound mall development at Battersea Power Station and has just opened a new beauty and eyewear store there.

​The UK government has been asking for evidence that the end of the VAT-three shopping perk for tourists is hurting British retail and payment software specialist Planet came up with some of that again on Friday.