Tom Bottomley

Manchester-based womenswear brand 4th & Reckless has launched its first-ever shop-in-shop concept in the Selfridges store at the Trafford Centre in its home city, in collaboration with Jolie interiors.

Heritage outdoor lifestyle brand Dubarry of Ireland is gearing to open a 1,362 sq ft flagship store at 6 Conduit Street in London’s Mayfair this summer, following the signing of a six-year lease with London landlord The Crown Estate.

Value fashion retailer Primark is gearing to expand its presence in Romania with four new locations by the end of next year, in Sibiu, Bacău, Iași and Craiova, adding to its existing four stores in the country.

Italian sportswear brand Ellesse has launched a new campaign under the title of ‘Do It Like An Italian’, fronted by English/American actor and brand ambassador Andrew Garfield.

River Island has today launched a new summer edit under the title of ‘Hen Do’, curated by Love Island star Molly Smith.

Primark has appointed Lucy Slinger, previously Deputy CFO of IKEA franchisee Ingka Group, as its new Chief Financial Officer. It follows the appointment

Italian sportswear brand Macron is gearing to open a 2,200 sq ft store adjacent to Jack Wills and AllSaints at Gloucester Quays outlet shopping centre, ahead of the destination’s ‘Summer of Sport’ activation.

Japanese sportswear retailer Asics is looking to spin off its Onitsuka Tiger brand in order to speed up decision making as it embarks on a global expansion strategy to capitalise on the booming demand for its retro trainers, according to Reuters.

Investment firm Elliott Advisors, which owns Waterstones, has entered the fray as possible bidders for The Very Group in what could be a $2.67 billion (£2bn) takeover, according to Sky News.

The FIFA World Cup kicked off last night at the famous Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, where tournament co-hosts Mexico took on South Africa following