​Middle Eastern and Chinese investors are reportedly eyeing a Selfridges stake as Thailand-based Central Group continues to seek an owner-partner to replace failed co-owner Signa.

To sustain a double-digit annual growth rate, the online retailer specializing in outdoor gear has announced a funding round totaling €15 million.

What better way for an outlet shopping centre to celebrate a 15th anniversary than to announce another set of record footfall and sales numbers.

The UK consumers’ crown for being among the leaders in sustainability values is slipping. They’re less sustainably minded than they were just a year ago, according to a new ‘Global Voices’ survey from digital firm ESW.

Few brands are as attached to the concept of craft as Tod’s whose creative collaboration, The Art of Craftmanship – A Project by Venetian Masters, opened with panache on Friday night.

​Adding consumer attractions continues to be part of many a shopping centre’s playbook and Battersea Power Station is no different.

New Look’s ambitions on sustainability have been given a boost, gaining approval from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) regarding its emissions targets.

UK consumer confidence isn’t just on the up again, it’s reached a new two-year high as personal finances improve, especially among 25-34 year-olds. But that isn’t necessarily feeding through to spending habits.

Hardware stores, furniture shops, and clothing stores all reported a rise in sales, but these gains were offset by falling food sales and in department stores where retailers say higher prices hit trading.”

London-based Trouva has yet another new owner. The platform for independent boutiques and brands has been acquired by Fy! for an undisclosed sum.

Fashion, accessories and homewares retailer Oliver Bonas is set to open a 3,000 sq ft store within the Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull.

The two luxury brands, along with the Italian retailer, are making a name for themselves at this year's Milan Design Week with some particularly original and environmentally-friendly projects.

Supermarket giant Asda’s reinvigorated fashion and lifestyle brand George has capped a strong six-month trading period with “soaring growth” recorded both online and in-store.

​Harvey Nichols has faced tough conditions in recent years but it’s now hoping for better times ahead with the announcement of a new CEO from one of luxury's major labels.

​Schuh has taken a deeper dive into circularity in a link-up with Vintage Threads, launching a reworked collection that features shoe parts transformed into clothing and other products.

While Easter remains a major shopping event on the retail calendar, this year’s four-day holiday (29 March-1 April) was a particularly strong one, given cost of living restraints.