Carrefour said on Tuesday it was confident its overhaul plan was on track, although sales growth slowed slightly in the fourth quarter as weeks of anti-government protests hit hypermarket sales in its core French market.

Epic Rights, a boutique merchandise and branding company with retail licensing partners including 21 Savage, Britney Spears, and the Jimmy Hendrix brand Authentic Hendrix, has been acquired by Bravado.

The Italian lingerie brand has teamed up with the New York-based digital-first plus-sized fashion retailer to release a limited-edition size-inclusive collection of luxury-inspired lingerie and sleepwear.

Cath Kidston, a brand frequently associated with vintage prints and chintzy kitchenware, has unveiled a Spring/Summer 2019 campaign that sees it move towards a new design direction.

The Batra Group and Cherokee Global Brands have debuted their first season of the Tony Hawk Signature Line, following the formation of a licensing agreement for the brand between the two companies in December of 2018. 

The Ohio-based apparel retailer announced on Tuesday that David Kornberg is departing from his position as CEO effective immediately. Matthew Moellering will take over as interim CEO until a replacement can be found.

Swedish furniture giant Ikea said on Tuesday it will open its first store in the heart of Paris on May 6 as part of its global strategy to launch smaller city centre outlets to meet changing shopping habits.

San Francisco Equity Partners (SFEP) has acquired a majority stake in skincare company Jane Iredale, adding to its list of partner companies including skincare brand Yes To and cosmetics label Japonesque. 

Foot Locker, Inc. has made a $2 million investment in Pensole Inc., allowing the footwear company and its vendor partners to foster new talent and gain early access to collaborative design and new manufacturing talent. 

Tommy Hilfiger has announced it will offer 100 percent recycled cotton denim styles in its upcoming Spring 2019 Tommy Jeans global collection.