Few people are better placed to suggest how fashion, luxury and beauty brands can reach Chinese consumers than Christina Fontana, director of fashion & luxury Europe for Alibaba, the world's biggest e-commerce company.

Sneaker resale specialist StockX recently linked up with Adidas on a new 'blind-bid' retail model that allowed customers to set the price for pairs of Adidas Campus 80s sneakers.

The sneaker resale platform has launched the new categories with 50 new contemporary and luxury brands including pieces from Maison Margiela, Off-White, Gucci and others.

Luxury goods group LVMH is scouting for managers to lead the development of a new beauty brand within its perfume and cosmetics division.

Shop Direct has released good full-year results on one level, but not so impressive on another. Its Very operation has outperformed, but Littlewoods has struggled and the group as a whole remains loss-making. 

The French label is focusing on accessories and is working to transform its customer relationship approach by taking a close interest in its followers, as CEO Massimo Piombini explained at a symposium in Milan.

The Manhattan Beach, California-based footwear company reported record third-quarter sales and improved earnings on Tuesday, with particularly strong growth seen in its international business.

​Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. is planning to expand its investment in the North Texas area, creating new jobs, remodeling stores and opening a new distribution node. 

Located in the Colonia Polanco neighborhood of Mexico City, the headquarters is set to generate growth opportunities for Authentic Brands and its portfolio across Mexico, Central and South America, the company said.

Procter & Gamble Co on Tuesday raised its full-year sales and profit forecasts after a better-than-expected first quarter, powered by demand for its premium beauty brands such as SK-II and China Olay.

Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group will no longer make watches and jewellery under the Calvin Klein brand, reducing its exposure to a price segment that is under pressure from smartwatches and other fashion watches.

Destination Maternity Corp. filed for chapter 11 protection on Monday, blaming declining birth rates, expensive leases and leadership turnover. 

Gamification is a word we hear more and more often in retail today and Burberry has unveiled its first online game as yet another way of reaching the young consumers that are increasingly important to the brand.

French cosmetics giant L'Oréal and Clarins group announced Monday the conclusion of its agreement for the sale of the Mugler brands and Azzaro fragrances to L'Oreal, according to a news statement from the two groups. 

The Canadian owner of Saks Fifth Avenue announced on Monday that, following an extensive review progress, it has entered into a definitive agreement with a group of shareholders to take the company private.