Amazon.com Inc on Sunday announced an expected sale for its loyalty-club shoppers, an event like its Prime Day that aims to boost holiday revenue and appeal to cost-conscious buyers facing economic turbulence.

Macy's Inc said on Monday it plans to hire more than 41,000 full- and part-time workers ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season.

Before passing the baton to Paris, Milan Fashion Week unveiled three unique and interesting summer collections including Ferrari, Italian brand Ilenia Durazzi and English label Matty Bovan.

The two designers presented a promising first collection. Filippo Grazioli brings a touch of freshness to Missoni, while Rhuigi Villaseñor writes a new chapter at Bally.

​Boohoo has reportedly cancelled and postponed orders that were due from a number of suppliers as sales continue to be affected by consumer caution and rising prices due to soaring supply chain costs. 

​The UK retail euphoria around news that VAT-free shopping for tourists is returning and will include EU visitors has been tempered by suggestions it won’t happen until 2024. But retail is pushing for an earlier date.

​Upscale hosiery and intimates specialist Wolford has said that its latest half year “met sales expectations” but that “conditions remain difficult, both geopolitically and economically”.

​Frasers Group had an update on its offer to buy MySale on Monday with some shareholders accepting its offer, despite the board having rebuffed it.

Target Corp said on Thursday it plans to hire up to 100,000 seasonal workers for the holiday season and start offering festive deals earlier than previous years as it gears up for the critical shopping period.

A final 24 hours of contrasts in the Milan runway season, starring Italy’s single most famous designer and its most mass market brand, Benetton, with the debut of Andrea Incontri; followed by a mass march at Moncler. 

Thursday, on the Milanese catwalks, the houses competed with creativity to concoct shows with great impact. For Act No. 1 it was all about theatricality, for Moschino playfulness and for Boss acrobatics.

Milan has more busy showroom presentations that most cities have good restaurants. From capsule collections, to fully fledged marques, to hot shoe labels, there are a score most days. 

Hollywood took over Milan Fashion Week on Saturday, with a Kardashian-led Kim X Dolce & Gabbana show; a debut at Ferragamo dedicated to silver screen glamour and some model diversity at Bottega Veneta.

Amazon.com Inc is facing a proposed class action claiming it illegally used a California sex offender website to conduct background checks on job applicants.

Fashion loves nothing more than a debut, and in a season of five in Milan, Etro went first. Though the star appearance on Friday was by a veteran; a cyberpunk display by Donatella Versace in a major statement.

Canadian retail sales fell more than expected in July, though they likely rebounded slightly in August, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday, indicating interest rate increases are slowing consumer spending.