Munich Fabric Start Spring/Summer 19, a German international textile tradeshow, has announced the programme for its latest edition, which will be held from January 30 to February 1, 2018.

Zara will open its first ever pop-up store dedicated exclusively to online orders at Westfield Stratford as it announces a major refurbishment and expansion to its existing store at the centre.

Reports are in that Amazon will soon hike its sellers fee bands in two of its high-growth categories — apparel and accessories, suggesting a strategic move towards private labels.

Primark has announced a new director of merchandising. James Mooney, who was trading director at Topshop and Topman until last year, will be responsible for Primark’s womenswear.

Stradivarius will add to its international portfolio with the opening of a new store in London this spring. The new store will open at Westfield White City, joining other Inditex brands including Bershka and Zara.

The British retailer has announced that its current CFO Nick Wharton plans to leave the business after two years in the role. He will be succeeded by Ed Barker, who served as Sainsbury's CFO before joining Superdry.

Former DKNY Commercial Head Paul Kotrba has joined Australian swimwear specialist Seafolly as CEO at a time when the brand says it aims to “further develop its global growth potential.”

The British Fashion Council took a novel approach this week to the Paris menswear season, partnering with the French capital’s most avant-garde trade show Tranoï and feting the anti-Brexit action.

Highsnobiety, founded in Berlin by David Fischer, said on Friday it had secured $8.5 million in funding, becoming the latest lifestyle startup to win backing from investors led by Frederic Court’s Felix Capital.

Arcadia Group will run a six-month big data pilot across its Topshop, Topman and Wallis brands to gain customer insights as it aims to create more targeted marketing campaigns.

Fashion never loves a finale, though no one could not say that Thursday’s departure from Louis Vuitton by Kim Jones after six years helming its menswear was not done with a great deal of grace. 

On 21 and 22 January the bi-annual fashion trade show Modefabriek will take place at Amsterdam Rai. The event will bring together 600 brands and host talks, fashions shows and other events for fashion professionals. 

Dutch retailer Shoeby will add three more stores to its current portfolio. The shops will be situated at Wereldhave-owned shopping malls in Heerhugowaard, Maassluis and Roosendaal.

Fashion giant Primark has confirmed it is set to open a 60,000 sq ft store at Bluewater next year. The signing follows recent a string of recent openings at the shopping centre, including Kate Spade and Coach.

Manchester-based fashion brand PrettyLittleThing is looking to expand its links with the celebrity world with the announcement of a 12-month sponsorship agreement with TV channel E! Entertainment.