Fitbit has improved its most successful activity bracelet with the launch of the Charge 3 model, now submersible up to 50 metres and equipped with a battery that lasts up to a week.

The retail market of Rotterdam is flourishing. Store vacancies in the Netherlands’ second-largest city have decreased from 9.3% to 6.3% in three years, according to research from Colliers International.

Tax-free shopping specialist Global Blue is opening its first VIP Globe Shopper Lounge on Albemarle Street in Mayfair, underlining the importance of London's West End to the luxury industry and the tourist sector.

The LVMH group owns three Swiss luxury watch brands; Zenith, TAG Heuer and Hublot. FashionNetwork.com visited the three brands’ headquarters, ahead of their opening to the public for the LVMH ‘Private Days’ initiative.

Luxury fashion house Fendi has set up at Selfridges, unveiling a dedicated brand showcase in the department store's Corner Shop space, which will be open through the month of August.

Italian luxury goods house Prada on Wednesday reported a return to net profit growth, following four years of threadbare results, as its strategy of targeting younger fashionistas paid off.

Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group is quitting the annual Baselworld watch and jewellery trade fair, said a report on Sunday, calling time on an event that has been a fixture of the luxury industry calendar for a century.

Until recently, few luxury houses had thought to venture into Silicon Valley. Today, three French giants -- Hermes as well as Louis Vuitton and Cartier -- have set up shop there.

Italian manager Federica Marchionni has been appointed by luxury Chinese e-tailer Secoo as head of its international division and as Chief Strategy Officer for the group.

The LA-based clothing brand launched its Fall/Winter advertising campaign on Monday, revealing an earth-toned homage to classic Guess campaigns shot by fashion photographer Josh Ryan.