​Asda’s sales went into reverse in Q1 as the privately held supermarkets giant that owns the George clothing label suffered against tough comparisons with the year ago period and also from inflation hitting hard.

​Just six weeks after being bought in a rescue deal, shirtmaker TM Lewin has relaunched e-commerce. Currently carrying the reborn label’s initial SS22 range, additional lines are “to be added in the coming weeks”.

Earnings from retailers this week illustrated a split in shopping patterns of more- and less-affluent Americans dealing with the highest inflation in four decades. 

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. announced on Thursday revenues for the first quarter inched forward 2%, as the youth apparel retailer's namesake American Eagle brand and online channel saw steep declines.

Victoria’s Secret & Co announced on Thursday the launch of a new curated digital platform that will connect customers to third-party brands that align with its values of innovation and inclusivity.

Gap slashed its annual results forecast on Thursday, sending shares 13% lower after hours as the clothing retailer blamed poor fashion choices at its Old Navy line and weak demand in the face of decades-high inflation.

Macy's raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, helped by strong demand for high-margin apparel from consumers returning to weddings and other social events, even as red-hot inflation saps consumer spending power.

Jaime Bergel and Pedro Sainz de Baranda, who both own 70% of the company, have decided to put the sale of their company on hold. The process began earlier this year, hiring investment bank Arcano to find buyers.

On May 24, the textile industrial group Teijin Frontier unveiled a new technology that recycles dyed polyester fibres without reducing their quality.  

​UK retailer Superdrug has extended its partnership with lifestyle brand Skinnydip after a successful trial period. It also means the beauty specialist will be selling more non-beauty products, including fashion.

​Cole Buxton is introducing what it calls “queue busting” technology to support the UK luxury sportswear brand’s global physical expansion beyond its core digital model.

​A popular tween brand from the 1990s has been revived with the return of Tammy Girl that has been relaunched by owner Daisy Street in a collaboration with ASOS.

​John Lewis is dipping its toe into the kidswear rental market via a trial link-up with Thelittleloop.com. It means Thelittleloop users will be able to add John Lewis items to their subscription plans. 

​Dr Martens is linking up again with Heaven by Marc Jacobs, the project that “embodies nostalgia for the youthful rebellion of the 90s — a technicolour manifestation of a binary-defying, forward-facing generation”.

​Ted Baker’s full-year preliminary results and Q1 update on Thursday showed “good sales momentum, improving gross margin and operating cost leverage” at the up-for-sale fashion retailer.

British designer label A-Cold-Wall has begun a six-week “residency” at the Doha Festival City Mall in Qatar. Its new shop-in-shop 7.2 sq m space is located in the three-storey Harvey Nichols store there.