​The members of the KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT) have been looking at the retail market again and are questioning whether an online-only model is still viable.

The fragrance specialist has announced the launch of the new Blue perfume for the Guess Seductive line, created by perfumer Christian Alori and designed for the summer season for self-assured, beguiling women.

​Digital department store Freemans has released its first-ever Beauty Box as it aims to make the most of massive growth in the beauty category overall.

Unilever Plc said on Tuesday Chief Financial Officer Graeme Pitkethly would leave the consumer goods giant by the end of May 2024 after more than two decades.

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.

From June 1 to 4, to coincide with the botanical event 'Jardins Jardin' held in Paris, Chanel is taking over the Jardins de la Tuileries with an exhibition devoted to orange blossom.

​Matalan has made a key change to its line-up as it continues to transform itself under new owners. Interim buying and merchandising director Ben Smith is now chief trading officer, reporting to CEO Jo Whitfield,

​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.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc said on Friday it would slash its corporate staff by about 10%, as it streamlines operations and focuses on consumer-facing healthcare businesses. 

Challenger British beauty business Brand Architekts Group has appointed Geoff Ellis  Chief Financial Officer, effective 3 July, albeit on a part-time basis.

French women’s skincare brand Talm has recently completed its first funding round with investors Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas, founders of cosmetics brand Caudalie.

​Revolution Beauty has finally reported its much-delayed results for the year to February 2022 and operating losses surged to £38.8 million, wider by almost £30 million, although revenue jumped 35% £184.6 million.

​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.

French niche perfumery brand Parfums de Marly has recently opened a 175-square-metre boutique in Beverly Hills, an uber-chic suburb of Los Angeles.

​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.