​Higher-end department store group Fenwick was hit particularly hard during the pandemic, its latest set of results to the end of January show.

Covid-19 was no friend to cash. The pandemic saw retail transactions via payment cards rocket in 2020, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Cash now accounts for just 15% of total spending in retail.

LFW may not be what’s normally associated with the George at Asda brand, but the value-priced  label chose the event to launch its  AW21 collection with a short film that pushes sustainability and its exclusive designs.

Jon Richard has announced a major development as the independent jewellery specialist launches concessions in selected Next branches across Britain.

Luxury lifestyle brand BALR is relaunching in Britain and Ireland this season and has appointed Start agency as its UK sales partner. The label launches in lHarvey Nichols, Selfridges, and the expanding Flannels chain.

Neiman Marcus has partnered with Hypebeast to launch the first-ever shoppable, virtual showroom featuring exclusive footwear from 11 luxury brands.

The licensed sportswear retailer has announced the appointment of the executive, who first joined the company as SVP of marketing and partnerships in 2019, to the position of president.

The San Francisco-based online styling service reported net revenue of $571.2 million for the fourth quarter on Tuesday and also announced the launch of its new Stitch Fix Freestyle shopping experience.

Emma Raducanu is fast becoming one of fashion’s favourite sports stars. Only a week after appearing as a last-minute addition to the Met Gala red carpet in a Chanel dress, she’s been confirmed as a Tiffany ambassador.

A former Ted Baker executive has launched The Cøded, a new “transparent” online shopping platform that he says “puts clothing manufacturers at the heart of what we do”.

Carvela has opened the standalone store at Bluewater that was announced earlier this year as Kurt Geiger continues to roll out solo spaces for its more affordable Carvela brand in the UK.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed the issue of taxation when he met Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos in New York, Downing Street said.

​The name gives it away: David Gandy Wellwear. The former British supermodel and now entrepreneur is to launch a signature fashion and lifestyle brand next month with an athleisure difference.

Berghaus has upped its already strong commitment to sustainability, launching its Good Wood Project “to celebrate all trees, while also growing new ones”. The outdoor-wear specialist is to plant 2 million trees a year.

Hackett London has a new force to drive its AW21 collection campaign. The heritage/fashion menswear brand has hired British racing driver and former Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button to front the new campaign.