German sportswear company Puma said on Thursday it remained concerned about the strain the coronavirus pandemic is putting on its supply chain, but reiterated its mid-term outlook remained positive.

Australia, a country known for punching above its weight in sport, literature, cinema, media, wine and the pursuit of happiness, has tended to underperform when it comes to fashion. One major exception is Zimmermann. 

​Lifestyle brand Boat has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of three new senior executives to help it expand its presence across segments over the next few years. 

Vegan accessories brand Zouk has raised $1.5 million (Rs 10 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round and intends to use the investment to expand in India and internationally. 

From July 23 to 25, business-to-customer shopping fair Spotlight on Style will bring together a range of apparel, jewellery, and lifestyle brands at Seema Hall in Prahladnagar, Ahmedabad. 

Leather goods and lifestyle brand Nappa Dori has launched an exclusive line of leather accessories for Raksha Bandhan this year, as it continues to diversify its product lines.

On July 17, ethnic wear and lifestyle retailer FabIndia and handbag brand Hidesign opened a joint ‘Experience Store’ in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills. 

Accessories and luxury stationery business William Penn has reopened its flagship store in Koramangala, Bengaluru with a range of new brands and features including a personalisation station.

Small and medium business-to-customer shopping fairs have been restarting over the past month as local lockdowns lifted across India, but the continued second wave of the virus has seen numerous events cancelled again.

​Lifestyle brand Ptron has signed a one-year endorsement deal with Bollywood actress Pooja Hedge. The actress will be seen endorsing the brand’s accessories, audio, and smart wearables segments.

Fast Retailing has cut its annual profit outlook as extra Covid restrictions in Japan and elsewhere dented footfall. But its nine-month and Q3 performances were broadly strong and Theory improved in the latest quarter.

Clothing brand Naushad Ali has reopened its flagship store in Pondicherry in line with relaxing retail restrictions and has launched a range of new product categories in the store including bags and fragrances.

Accessories brand Joey & Pooh has expanded its international distribution network and now retails in a total of ten countries, including India, through a variety of multi-brand retailers. 

Beauty brand Sugar Cosmetics has expanded its recently launched accessories line ‘Sugar Merch Station’ and launched a range of new products including its first clothing items and caps among others.

Let’s Dress Up (LDU) has raised $300,000 (Rs 2 crore) in a pre-Series A round from Titan Capital and other marquee investors like Sequoia Capital, Lykke Capital, Hauz Khas Ventures, and serial investor Sweta Rau.

Jaipur-based designer and entrepreneur Nivedita Mathur has launched a womenswear, homeware, and furniture brand ‘Plumarii’ online, featuring hand embroidery and a relaxed aesthetic.