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Returns dilemma stops one in four shoppers from buying internationally

Returns dilemma stops one in four shoppers from buying internationally

One in four shoppers avoids buying from international retailers due to returns concerns, according to new research, and few UK consumers would be prepared to pay a membership fee for free returns.
Fashion
Versace opens its first palace in Asia, in Macao

Versace opens its first palace in Asia, in Macao

The Milanese label has opened its first Palazzo Versace in Asia in Macao, on the south-east coast of China. A luxury hotel with 271 rooms on 12 floors located within the resort-casino managed by SJM in Cotai.
Fashion
Kylie Jenner's KHY makes physical retail debut with Selfridges launch

Kylie Jenner's KHY makes physical retail debut with Selfridges launch

​Kylie Jenner’s KHY label has struck its first retail partnership deal after five months of selling direct to consumers online, announcing a fortnight link-up with Selfridges.
Fashion
UK retail sales recover slightly in March but April is set to be weak - CBI

UK retail sales recover slightly in March but April is set to be weak - CBI

​UK retail sales have “stabilised” this month after 10 months of decline. That’s the core message of the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey that showed sales being “broadly flat”.
Fashion
Selfridges finance chief quits after just four months

Selfridges finance chief quits after just four months

Department store group Selfridges is searching for a second new finance chief in just four months. Preetha McCann quit the job earlier this month after taking on the CFO post in early November.
Fashion
Easter footfall set to jump week on week, not so good year on year

Easter footfall set to jump week on week, not so good year on year

It’s likely to be a busy Easter trading period, especially for retail parks. UK-wide footfall across the seven days (25 March-1 April) is expected to rise  6.6% week on week, according to tracking specialist MRI.
Fashion
Valentino will not be showing in June

Valentino will not be showing in June

The Roman fashion house, which has parted company with its creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli has now announced that it will not be showing its men's and couture collections in June.
Luxury
Stockmann formally changes name to Lindex

Stockmann formally changes name to Lindex

​Stockmann Group has been talking about it for some time and now it’s finally happened. The company originally named after its famous Scandinavian department stores business has become Lindex Group.
Fashion
Lucibel develops two new light-driven beauty devices

Lucibel develops two new light-driven beauty devices

Lucibel, the French LED technology company specializing in advanced regenerative skin products, has developed two new path-breaking devices, which they predict will revolutionize skin appearance.
Luxury
Loro Piana refutes accusations of unfairness towards Peruvian suppliers

Loro Piana refutes accusations of unfairness towards Peruvian suppliers

LVMH-owned Loro Piana has refuted allegations of unfairness towards Peru-based vicuña wool suppliers, after a US congressman asked the label to explain its policies following a news report by Bloomberg.
Luxury
Christie’s, Sotheby’s announce opening dates for new Hong Kong spaces

Christie’s, Sotheby’s announce opening dates for new Hong Kong spaces

Major auction houses Christie’s and Sotheby’s have announced opening dates for their new spaces in Hong Kong. 
Luxury
Elite World Group appoints Flavio Facincani as director of brand, licensing, and partnerships

Elite World Group appoints Flavio Facincani as director of brand, licensing, and partnerships

In early March, Elite World Group, the network of modeling agencies, welcomed Flavio Facincani, previously associated with Swinger and Blufin, to the position of director of brand, licensing, and partnerships.
Luxury
Fenwick SS24 campaign mixes harmonious opposites

Fenwick SS24 campaign mixes harmonious opposites

​Department store chain Fenwick has launched its SS24 campaign. Dubbed A Beautiful Balance, it was shot by fashion photographer Morgan Roberts and features models Wendy Huang and The Flag Twins.
Fashion
Manolo Blahnik adds to Bluebell partnership for Hong Kong, opens new boutique

Manolo Blahnik adds to Bluebell partnership for Hong Kong, opens new boutique

​Manolo Blahnik Group has announced a key deal with major luxury brand operator Bluebell Group with the companies on Monday announcing a new joint venture to add to their existing JVs.
Fashion
Latest Lone Design Club pop-up will be its first at Borough Yards

Latest Lone Design Club pop-up will be its first at Borough Yards

​April and May will see omnichannel retailer Lone Design Club (LDC) launching what it’s calling its Conscious Creatives immersive pop-ups at Borough Yards in London.
Fashion
Gucci’s China shock reverberates across the luxury landscape

Gucci’s China shock reverberates across the luxury landscape

Fears of a slowdown among Chinese shoppers have dogged the luxury industry for the better part of a year.
Luxury