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Amazon plans to hire 250,000 transportation and warehouse workers this holiday shopping season, the same number as last year as e-commerce spending is expected to outpace overall holiday sales in the final quarter of 2024, the company said on Thursday.

Eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica has asked a U.S. judge to throw out what it called “misguided” consumer lawsuits accusing the Ray-Ban maker of monopolizing markets for designer frames and prescription lenses.

Arbonne International announced on Thursday the appointment of Lori Burgher as its new chief marketing and growth officer. 

California-based global lifestyle brand Ugg has partnered with Grammy award-nominated artist Post Malone for its Autumn/Winter 2024 season. 

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has partnered with Google to launch a new grant program aimed at promoting inclusive and equitable design within the fashion industry. 

Paris Fashion Week remains an incredible magnate for ideas, as three American marques – Adam Lippes, 7 For All Mankind and Brad Pitt-backed God’s True Cashmere – and one Indian couturier – Vaishali S – underlined.

The house of Dior is taking its celebrated exhibition ‘Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams’ on the road again. Its next location is in Riyadh at the Saudi National Museum.

Premiership football team Arsenal has launched a limited-edition collection with fellow-London-based luxury streetwear brand Aries.

​International beauty retailer Grown Alchemist is set to make its UK debut within the Soho neighbourhood, opening on Beak Street in November.

Shein is set to hold informal investor meetings in the coming weeks for its planned London IPO, three sources with knowledge of the matter said, pushing ahead with preparations as it awaits UK regulatory approval.

Global womenswear and lifestyle brand Club L London is to debut its first-ever collaboration with businesswoman and fashion influencer and model Leonie Hanne.

Heritage status plays a major part in the success of many brands, but probably none more so than Dr Martens.

​Has Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) finally found a buyer? A report on Thursday said that Mytheresa is buying the online in-season and off-price business from Richemont.

​High-end fashion brand Boss has released a high-profile collection edit curated by fashion/football celebrity David Beckham.

UK luxury brand McQueen, part of the Kering group, has closed eight of retail spaces in Paris department stores (Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, Samaritaine, and Bon Marché) in the past year, raising concerns among staff.

Bridal fashion group Rosa Clará has announced plans to invest €20m in a new corporate HQ in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, set to open in 2026. Simultaneously, the company is eyeing growth opportunities in the US.

Coinciding with international travel retail trade show TFWA, Philipp Plein has staged an exclusive event at his villa in Cannes to present his label’s latest novelties in fragrance, eyewear and watches.

​British Land’s quest to build on its portfolio of UK retail parks has been given a boost as the property giant turned to shareholders to raise £300 million.

Swedish fashion giant H&M revealed on Thursday its new menswear collection, Atelier, as the fast-fashion giant looks to diversify its product offering to target more elevated clientele. ​

Dfyne has posted strong sales and profits in just its second full year of trading, with the Scotland-based digital sports apparel business citing global influencers for boosting its success worldwide.

US clean beauty brand Ilia Beauty, whose majority shareholder is Famille C, the holding company of the Courtin-Clarins family, has named Paul Schiraldi (formerly with Unilever Prestige) as its new CEO.

The luxury group has opened an environmental education centre for its employees within the site of the Vallée de la Millière association, founded by photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand in the Yvelines region.

Spanish company Ternua, along with its brands Loreak Mendian, Ternua, Lorpen, and Astore, has been awarded B Corp certification, recognising its commitment to eco sustainability and social responsibility in its business.

Pitti Immagine has announced that MM6 Maison Margiela will be the guest designer at the next edition of Pitti Immagine Uomo, scheduled in Florence on January 14-17 2025.

​Here’s an interesting development on the part of a European fashion retailer. C&A has laid floors made with recycled denim fabric surplus in an “effort to repurpose textile remnants for its new store locations”.

​Retail footfall figures are scrutinised intensively year round, but as the autumn season dawns and the all-important festive spending season begins, they’re even more in the spotlight.

Han Chong’s Self-Portrait label can always be relied upon to make an impact with its seasonal marketing campaigns and this season is no different.

Missoni has chosen a company veteran Alberto Caliri to be its new creative director, replacing Filippo Grazioli at the Italian knitwear specialist, sources told Fashion Network.

​Tesco’s interim results on Thursday —as usual — didn’t major on clothing sales, but did contain a few nuggets that show fashion turnover is rising.

Malbon Golf has appointed Aaron Heiser to the role of chief executive officer, effective immediately, reporting to the sporting brand’s board of directors.