​There’s been much talk in recent years about the polarisation of physical retail as ‘supermalls’ and other top destinations draw the best tenants while the rest goes into decline. Now a new report seems to confirm that.

The department store unveils "Digital Fashion by Printemps", a line of cyber-clothing created by Republiqe. These looks are intended for the virtual world, especially social networks and are sold between 7 and 20 euros.

​Hugo Boss’s Hugo brand is busy at the moment, announcing that it will collaborate with Web 3.0 company, Imaginary Ones on a holistic, 360-degree metaverse experience, just after unveiling a denim collab with Replay. 

With this new protocol, a joint work plan will be formulated focusing on continued respect for the freedom of association, the right to collective bargaining and the provision of training to workers in the supply chain.

​Adidas UK has filed its results for 2021 at Companies House with the business saying that sales rose 23.6% last year to £1.291 billion. That more than made up for the 5.3% decrease it had seen during 2020.

E-tailer N Brown has reported lower revenue for its first half, with profits also falling as its performance reflected the “normalisation of financial services post Covid and the macroeconomic environment”.

U.S. shoppers are set to spend more this Holiday season, with a shopper's average spend increasing by 6% on last year, despite most shoppers worried about inflation leading up to the busy period. 

Target Corp. announced on Wednesday the appointment of Prat Vemana the role of executive vice president, chief digital and product officer, effective October 31. 

Amazon.com Inc is investing in outside venture capital funds for the first time, saying on Wednesday it planned to hand $150 million to firms that are backing underrepresented founders. 

The brand, owned by Inditex, is continuing its strategy of creating buzz-worthy and premium collaborations by presenting a timeless collection together with the renowned American model during Paris fashion week.

Canada’s Lululemon launched on Wednesday a new platform offering fitness content, community and products. 

Under Armour, Inc. announced on Wednesday the appointment of David Baxter as president of the Americas, and Mehri Shadman as chief legal officer and corporate secretary.

The tird-party ‘Brands at M&S’ offer continues to grow at pace, the retailer has announced, and that can only mean a new addition to its roster. Nursery brand Mamas & Papas is set to trial in three regions across the UK.

​The developers behind the transformed Battersea Power Station ramped up their publicity campaign this week as they prepare for the location’s grand reopening as a giant shopping mall on 14 October.

​Tesco’s interim results on Wednesday included the news that more consumers than ever are buying its F&F fashion offer with customer numbers up 8% in the six months to late August. 

On the last day of the Paris fashion shows on Tuesday, the designers translated their views into real manifesto collections; Miu Miu, Xuly.Bët and Ungaro in particular.