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UK shopper spend in EU "soaring" due to tax-free shopping says retail body
A renewed call to reinstate tourist tax-free (that is, VAT-free) shopping in the UK comes after data shows domestic shoppers are “deserting” UK stores and “flocking” to the EU to take advantage of… tax-free shopping.
Fashion

Gap and Béis unveil travel collaboration
Gap has partnered with lifestyle brand Béis, founded by actress and entrepreneur Shay Mitchell, on a limited-edition travel collection launching August 1.
Fashion

From Dior to Longchamp: fashion transforms Mediterranean resorts
Luxury and mid‑tier brands from Dior to Longchamp are turning elite Mediterranean resorts into styled destinations—pop‑ups, cafés and beach installations immerse holidaymakers in branded lifestyle experiences.
Luxury

Tourists tame their shopaholic ways, if they even come to the US
Visitors to the US traditionally come to shop but President Donald Trump’s global trade war and border policies — combined with broader economic uncertainty — are threatening billions of tourism dollars.
Fashion

Beyoncé wears Portuguese-British brand Marques'Almeida for new 'Cowboy Carter Tour'
Six years on, American singer Beyoncé has once again chosen M'A, this time to create three completely exclusive looks for her wardrobe on the current tour, which ends on July 26 in Las Vegas.
Luxury

Burberry stops the rot in Q1, Americas comps rise, but China is still negative
As Britain’s most prominent luxury label, Burberry’s results re always closely watched, but even more so since it started struggling and issuing profit warnings. And on Friday its Q1 figures were in the spotlight.
Fashion

LVMH to sell Santa Barbara’s El Encanto hotel for $82.2 million
French luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessey Louis Vuitton SE is selling its only US hotel, the El Encanto in Santa Barbara, California.
Lifestyle

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann enjoys rapid growth, amid store revamp and tourism boom
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is poised for booming growth in 2025, driven by a surge in tourism and a store revamp, featuring top brands, new boutiques and record-breaking sales at the Paris flagship.
Fashion

Late fashion icon Lagerfeld's villa sold for 4.7 mn euros
A villa outside Paris once owned by late fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld sold at auction on Tuesday for 4.7 million euros, under a traditional method where time is counted by candles.
Lifestyle

Urban Jungle goes offline, launches first store in Pune
Travel gear brand Urban Jungle has made its offline retail debut with the opening of its first exclusive brand outlet at Phoenix Market City mall in Pune.
Fashion

Zara introduces a new “travel mode” feature in its mobile app
Zara launches “travel mode” in its mobile app, offering offline travel guides, store locators, and shopping options in markets like Italy, the U.K., and Japan as part of its omnichannel push.
Fashion

Myntra reports strong increase in travel related sales and quick commerce uptake
Flipkart's fashion arm Myntra has seen strong sales growth in holiday related product categories, driven by consumers in non-metro locations.
Fashion

Trump's tariff pause leaves CEOs puzzled about what happens in 90 days
U.S. President Donald Trump's sudden about-face on sweeping import tariffs did little to soothe companies' worries about the fallout from his trade war and its chaotic implementation.
Fashion

Billionaire Pinault family doubles down on cruising with Aqua deal
François Pinault, the billionaire behind such brands as Gucci and Balenciaga, is amping up his investments in an industry far outside fashion: cruising.
Luxury

FashionNetwork.com unveils new free mobile app
The FashionNetwork.com app gives fashion industry professionals direct access to runway shows, reports, live broadcasts, news, job ads, social media content, and pictures of fashion events and people.
Fashion

Richemont posts surprise double-digit sales jump for golden quarter, but China still weak
Swiss luxury group Richemont has beaten market expectations for Q3 sales with the owner of Chloé, Alaïa, Dunhill, and Cartier on Thursday reporting results that offered some good signs for the luxury sector recovery
Fashion
