​The JD Sports Fashion acquisition spree is showing no signs of slowing down with the company on Tuesday announcing the proposed acquisition of Hibbett Inc, the American stock exchange-listed retail peer.

Zara, Nike, Moncler, Longchamp, Anine Bing, Mango, H&M, Alo Yoga, Veronica Beard, Canada Goose, Sephora and Roche Bobois are the latest brands set to open at the new retail and lifestyle destination in mid-August 2024.

​Middle Eastern and Chinese investors are reportedly eyeing a Selfridges stake as Thailand-based Central Group continues to seek an owner-partner to replace failed co-owner Signa.

​Dr Martens is heavily focused on its recovery, but that turnaround may not happen under its current ownership structure with a report saying it’s being eyed for a takeover by a number of major non-UK firms.

​TikTok Shop has just launched a Preowned Luxury category in the UK and US, which it said will “enable the community to browse and purchase authentic luxury fashion without ever having to leave TikTok”.

​Crisis-hit American retailer Express Inc said on Monday that it has received a non-binding letter of intent for the potential sale of a substantial majority of the company’s retail stores and operations”.

A strategic business “reset” has helped UK-based American Golf improve its fiscal scorecard.

New Look’s ambitions on sustainability have been given a boost, gaining approval from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) regarding its emissions targets.

H&M launched on Thursday its collaborative collection with emerging brand Rokh introducing a collection that reimagines wardrobe staples.

Californian lifestyle brand Brixton announced Thursday the appointment of Seth Ellison to the role of chief executive officer, effective April 22.  

Leading North East retail destination Metrocentre is to add one major retailer and welcome another’s upgrade. Footwear retailer Clarks and lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret are joining the centre’s Green Mall location.

British womenswear brand Mint Velvet is to open a key regional store at centre:mk in Milton Keynes this summer.

Fashion, accessories and homewares retailer Oliver Bonas is set to open a 3,000 sq ft store within the Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull.

​News last year that Shein and Authentic Brands Group were interested in buying Topshop seemed to be just a rumour. But now the speculation has resurfaced. So do ASOS's problem make a takeover more likely?

​There’s been a partial move away from big-name retailers opening multiple branches on destination shopping streets post-pandemic, but Uniqlo is bucking that trend and Thursday sees the debut of its latest megastore.

The limited-edition collaboration features six pieces, including three necklaces, two pairs of earrings, and a bracelet, with an additional pair of earrings exclusive to LoveShackFancy.