Ireland’s premier fragrance and candle brand La Bougie has launched in the UK.

Italian luxury house Versace has teamed up with RGZ Developers to design eight villas in the Nueva Andalucía area of Marbella. 

UK department stores chain John Lewis is undergoing a major and mostly positive restructure of its buying and merchandising teams across fashion and home. 

A prolific fashion and beauty products shoplifter has finally been jailed for 10 years. And it’s taken almost 10 years to bring Narinder Kaur to justice.

Amanda James has finally stepped down as Group Finance Director of Next after fulfilling a nine-month grace period. She will, however, remain an employee until after the retailer’s interim results on 26 September.

American Exchange Group has entered into a new licensing agreement with CHD Crest Home and Dream Home to expand the Aerosoles brand into the home sector. 

Matalan’s expansion into third-party brands has taken a significant leap forward, the retailer adding over 29 brands across core categories this summer.

​Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has made an offer that would boost its stake in Selfridges to 50%, according to documents seen by Bloomberg News, after the UK department store’s co-owner fell into insolvency.

The Ministry of Culture has awarded Alejandro Gómez Palomo the honor for his achievement in "establishing a unique perspective within the fashion sector, giving a voice to inclusion and diversity."

French Connection continues to pick the outlet store retail route for its physical expansion, adding Clarks Village Outlet in Somerset and Livingstone Designer Outlet in Scotland to its three so far this year.

Parisian carpet specialist Casa Lopez, bought 10 years ago by Pierre Sauvage, is morphing into a global art-of-living brand, extending its range with scented candles, soaps and a collaboration with fashion brand Figaret.

Brand Machine Group majors on fashion but has announced its expansion into homewares. Its new Soft Home & Lifestyle Department Division launches to wholesale this summer with US Polo Assn’s debut collection.

Good news continues from a reviving John Lewis Partnership on two fronts. Its outgoing chair Sharon White has given the retailer a positive endorsement saying the retailer's “back on track” and “more fit for the future”.

Authentic Brands Group announced on Tuesday a new partnership with One World, for the design, manufacturing and distribution of its Tapout brand. 

As part of the partnership, Centric Brands will design, manufacture, and distribute a broad range of lifestyle products under the Messi name that embody the iconic spirit and global appeal of Lionel Messi.

Marks & Spencer has appointed Marsha Smith stores director, west, effective September. Her role will cover all areas South of Manchester and West of Northampton, with West London also included.