Canadian shoppers are aware of the important role that small businesses play in their neighbourhoods, yet they continue to spend more money at large retail establishments. 

Canadian contemporary jewelry designer Jenny Bird announced on Wednesday a partnership with Far + Wide Collective on a collection of fashion-forward, handcrafted pieces. 

The Toronto Fashion Incubator (TFI) will once again host the TFI New Labels Fashion Show & Gala Fundraiser this year and is upping its first prize winning from $25,000 to $30,000.

Jewellery brand Alex and Ani opened its first retail location in Quebec this month. The store is located at CF Carrefour Laval, just north of Montreal.

Fourlaps, the New York-based athletic apparel brand from Daniel Shapiro, launches online offering activewear that ranges in price from $24.50 to $69.50. 

California authorities have brought charges against 18 companies after an investigation uncovered factories defying labour legislation while the minimum wage debate is ongoing. 

UK retail group Pentland Brands has revealed a shake-up of its top management in a move to streamline its structure and become more agile.

Wolf & Badger is making its U.S. debut in February 2017 with the opening of its first store in SoHo, New York. The 2,500-sq-ft space will stock products from leading U.S. and European brands.

It may have only been showing on the official schedule for a few years, but Jacquemus is fast becoming one of the most intriguing brands to show at Paris Fashion Week.

Deveaux launched its e-commerce website along with its debut fall 2016 collection. The luxury menswear label first debuted in February at NYFW: Men's.