​Tesco had some good news when it released its preliminary results on Wednesday with the UK's largest supermarket operator saying that clothing growth beat the wider market and womenswear was particularly strong.

As Shein grows increasingly popular in the UK, the e-tailer is continuing to reach out to consumers and is planning a pop-up at the Liverpool One mall running for three days from 19 April.

The owner of three key UK womenswear brands — Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight — has clinched a £90 million refinancing package to help it grow further.

P448 announced on Tuesday a joint venture partnership with The Camp Brands, to bolster its wholesale distribution and retail expansion across Europe, as well as launch branded apparel under the label P448 Europa.

​Just a day after news of Ted Baker closing a third of its UK stores, it has been reported that two serial acquirers of distressed businesses have expressed an interest in taking on the operation.

The Parisian label owned by L’Oréal has launched the first, ultra-sexy footwear line designed by its creative director, inspired by the label’s signature corsets and produced in Italy.

Athletic sportswear platform SportsShoes.com has appointed its first partnerships coordinator, with Georgia Malir joining to manage the retailer’s busy running and fitness community partnerships. 

​E-tail giant The Very Group has promoted its Retail Managing Director Robbie Feather to Group CEO, succeeding Lionel Desclée, “who has chosen to step down and pursue new opportunities”. 

​UK consumer and retail spending stayed sluggish in March, two reports showed on Tuesday with Barclays (consumer and retail spending) and the BRC (retail only) both suggesting Britons haven’t got the urge to splurge.

American lifestyle shoe brand P.F. Flyers announced on Monday a brand refresh with a strategic partnership with Revolve, marking the brand’s expansion into wholesale. 

Inditex’s Zara continues its UK upsizing programme with the Bullring & Grand Central shopping destination now hosting a significant new flagship for the Spanish fashion brand.

​After its UK arm’s administration filing, Ted Baker is to close 15 of its British stores with as many as 245 jobs being lost as a result.

​H&M Group’s & Other Stories chain this month launches a collab with Susan Fang, the designer known for her nature-inspired creations and innovative techniques. 

Footwear brand Birkenstock’s ‘first-of-its-kind’ community studio and global activation space in East London has a second artist-in-residence – Jyrrel Roberts.

In an unexpected move, the British designer is debuting in-store and she’s chosen one of the biggest luxury multibrand names around to do it — Bergdorf Goodman in the all-important US market.

Publicity linked to the long-running TV show Love Island has been a sure-fire avenue of success for a number of fashion and beauty brands and George at Asda is now tapping into this rich vein.