​There’s been little good news coming out of UK retail in recent periods and so it was on Friday with high street sales data from BDO for March.

​Selfridges is deepening its circularity commitment with the Reselfridges concept for accessories now available across all of its UK stores (London, Birmingham, and two in Manchester).

In 2007, Louis Vuitton introduced a new spacious bag in its trademark monogram. Meant as a seasonal beach carry-all, the Neverfull, as it was known, became an instant hit.

The house of Morabito Paris has appointed Quentin Véron to be its Artistic Director, giving the noted designer responsibility for all the brand’s collections.

In an unexpected move, the British designer is debuting in-store and she’s chosen one of the biggest luxury multibrand names around to do it — Bergdorf Goodman in the all-important US market.

Saks Fifth Avenue and Thom Browne unveiled on Thursday an exclusive California-inspired capsule collection. 

Former Gucci boss Marco Bizzarri, who has just set up the holding company Nessifashion, has announced that he is taking a minority stake in the Italian brand Elisabetta Franchi, becoming its chairman.

Fledgling retail area Borough Yards has signed four new independent retailers to join its “culinary and cultural neighbourhood” in Southwark, near London Bridge and the popular Borough Market. 

Having lost one of its landmark sites in February, high-end New Bond Street in London is also about to lose valuable retail space too. 

Frasers Group's fashion portfolio has added yet another fashion name. The acquisition-hungry group has bought independent fashion retailer Aphrodite. Terms have not been divulged.

​Two very different campaigns, two very different themes but both with London links. That’s the latest from Fendi and Pepe jeans.

The Pinault family has elevated a third-generation descendant to one of its prominent businesses, naming one of the founder’s grandchildren to the board of Christie’s auction house. 

The rise of the famous fashion house will once again be brought to the screen through the Gucci family saga in the form of a series, by Gaumont's Italian subsidiary and the production company founded by Giorgio Gucci.

Gucci owner Kering SA is spending €1.3 billion ($1.41 billion) for a property on Milan’s toniest shopping street.

​In a year of big sports events and one in which 1990s fashion is a key trend, it’s unsurprising that PVH’s Tommy Hilfiger has unveiled the Tommy Jeans International Games collection and campaign.

​Richemont’s renewed attempts to divest Yoox Net-A-Porter have attracted the attention of luxury rival Mytheresa, a report has claimed. It's believed to be among potential bidders to buy loss-making e-tail giant YNAP.