​Amazon has announced a €700 million+ investment in robotics and AI-powered technologies across Europe, using its Innovation Lab to develop and test new tech, and it will soon open the lab to the public.

Estée Lauder announced on Thursday it has signed South Korean singer, songwriter and actress, IU, as its newest global brand ambassador. 

​It’s not just third-party fashion brands M&S is developing. The retail giant is backing up its impressive rebound by signing a new agreement with its financial partner HSBC UK to beef up experiences for M&S customers.

Pepco Group had lots of news on Thursday with a trading update and a CEO announcement. Executive Chairman Andy Bond unveiled Stephan Borchert as its new CEO and the firm reported lower like-for-like sales.

The heirs to France’s Clarins skincare fortune went up against industry giant L’Oreal in a battle for Aesop — and lost. Now the clan is on the hunt for new investments. 

The Honest Company's co-founder Jessica Alba has stepped down from her role as chief creative officer, to take on "new projects and passions."

Neutrogena is permanently closing its Los Angeles office as parent Kenvue Inc. consolidates operations to New Jersey.

UK retail businesses lost £11.3 billion to fraud, cyber-attacks or data leaks in 2023, according to new research. And the picture was bleak for UK consumers with a third claiming to have been victims of identity theft.

Hong Kong-based AS Watson has promoted Malina Ngai to the role of group chief executive, effective from the start of next month.

​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.

In a surprise move, the UK government has announced moves to deter the increasing number of attacks on shop workers. It has also committed more funding to tackle the explosion in shoplifting post-pandemic.

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.

​Beauty e-tail giant and e-commerce tech specialist THG had good news on Wednesday with its preliminary FY23 results containing some positive figures.

Westfield London and sister mall Westfield Stratford are primed to host London’s biggest Eid al-Fitr festival again with separate events. Combined, the weekends' occasions are expected to attract over 300,000 visitors.

Community beauty firm Kiki announced on Tuesday its initial funding round investors, including A16z crypto and The Estée Lauder Companies' New Incubation Ventures.

Beauty membership Ipsy announced on Tuesday that beauty creator and brand founder Patrick Starrr will curate the May Icon Box.