Agent Provocateur has announced the appointment of former Aquascutum chief executive Kim Winser as chairman, replacing Stuart Rose who recently stepped down from the post.

The British Retail Consortium has reported UK retail sales growth of 2.2% on a like-for-like basis in February 2010.

Ex-model Kenya Cretegny opened the Apartment C store in Marylebone to bring decadence and escapism back into buying lingerie. Having already amassed a dedicated following of shoppers after being showcased in press like Vogue and Harpers Bazaar, the store has now launched online.

The Eternal Spirits boutique in Nottingham has closed for business; however, designer Susi Henson has announced that the brand will continue.

George at Asda today stepped up the competition on its rivals M&S, Primark and other supermarket chains by launching a 100-day returns policy on all of its goods.

Ebay has announced its plans to launch a fashion-specific section on its website within the next two months, focussing on sellers offering high-volume branded fashion.

Urban Outfitters followed an announcement of record 2009 sales with their plan to extend the business in 2011 by launching an as yet unnamed bridal brand providing bridalwear, accessories and intimate apparel.

Speedo has launched its new Shapeline range, aimed to suit different body shapes in what it describes as 'the nearest thing to a made-to-measure swimsuit.'

On 22 March 2010, the Marlies Dekkers headquarters will move to the renovated Central Post building in Rotterdam.

The Eveden team of ‘Bra Doctors’ will be at Selfridges flagship store at Oxford Street 11am – 6pm on Saturday 13 March to offer customers bra fittings.