M&S's knit-focused Christmas campaign has driven a big sales increase in the category and now the retailer has followed it up with a not-originally-planned version backing its pyjama offer.

Outlet malls are continuing to show their resilience across Europe as consumers flock to them and they attract top quality tenants. And London Designer Outlet has announced that Puma will open a 2,365 sq ft store there.

Mintel expects a "respectable" sales increase for UK stores in December, despite the ongoing shopping shift to Black Friday. And while electricals will be a big focus, fashion and beauty are also key for festive spend. 

The move will grow the Kingpins Amsterdam venue area by more than 40%, from a 70,000-square-foot space to a 100,000-square-foot space.

This year fans of Fenty Beauty by Rihanna can look forward to having a ball with a collection entirely devoted to the Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter and its dazzling cult shade Trophy Wife.

Consumer goods giants Unilever and Henkel and a series of buyout funds are talking to U.S. cosmetics maker Coty to submit bids for some of its most popular beauty brands, three sources told Reuters.

The activewear company announced Jake Burton Carpenter's death to the public today on its social media platforms, while company employees received the news via email. 

Apparel retailer Gap Inc nudged past tempered quarterly profit expectations and reiterated its plan to separate Old Navy from the namesake brand ahead of Old Navy's China exit in 2020.

Nordstrom Inc raised its 2019 forecast unlike many competitors and reported third-quarter profit above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, sending the retailer’s shares up about 10% in extended trading.

The international fragrance company responsible for the perfume offerings of brands including Montblanc, Jimmy Choo and Coach, expects to report revenues of 500 million euros ($554 million) in 2020, up 4.2% from 2019. 

The Columbus, Ohio-based fashion retailer announced declining sales and widening losses for the third quarter on Wednesday, and has now confirmed that this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show will not be taking place.

Macy’s Inc cut its annual profit forecast for the second time this year on Thursday, blaming weak international tourism, warm weather and sluggish mall traffic for the first drop in same-store sales in two years.

French luxury group LVMH has persuaded U.S. jewelry chain Tiffany & Co to provide it with confidential due diligence after it raised its bid to close to $16 billion, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Brazilian retailers Magazine Luiza SA and Lojas Marisa SA announced on Thursday a partnership to sell smartphones and financial services in roughly 300 stores of apparel retailer Marisa.

Private equity firm Catalyst Capital Group Inc is seeking financing for a bid for Saks Fifth Avenue owner Hudson’s Bay Co that would top a C$1.9 billion ($1.4 billion) deal the retailer reached last month.