The days when throngs of young U.S. women wore pants with the word "Juicy" plastered across the backside are numbered. Juicy Couture, owned by Liz Claiborne Inc (LIZ.

Estee Lauder Cos Inc is working to put more affordable products on store shelves for the 2009 holiday season and expects seasonal sales to be similar to those of a year earlier.

"Happy chic" designer Jonathan Adler has a clear view of how the 2009 holiday season will look in his stores -- a "crack den of adorableness".

Procter & Gamble Co is set to name Robert McDonald as its next chief executive officer, taking over from A.G. Lafley. The world's largest consumer products maker declined to comment on the move.

U.S.-based private equity firm TPG is leading the race to buy a less than 15 percent holding in Pantaloon Retail (India) Ltd.

Improved sales trends at the Juicy Couture unit of Liz Claiborne Inc over the last few weeks are boosting its president's confidence for the full year.

Hublot sees flat to slightly negative sales in 2009 and plans to expand its foothold in Europe and China, the Swiss watchmaker owned by luxury goods giant LVMH said.

On Friday 12 June in Los Angeles, Max Mara will award the American actress Elizabeth Banks its prize “Face of the Future”. The award recognizes women who have made their mark on cinema.

Nimble teen apparel chains that quickly sell through spring and summer goods to allow ample room for denim and other key items this fall will be among the best performers.

As students study for final exams, the retail industry is gearing up for its biggest test so far this year -- the back-to-school shopping season.

The German government is expected to decide on Monday 8 June whether to let stricken German retailer Arcandor live or falter; Arcandor shares were indicated 18.6 percent lower.

British clothing and footwear retailer JD Sports Fashion Plc said on Monday 8 June its sales growth improved in its latest trading period.

Soccer players may be known for their extravagant homes, but Italian footballer Andrea Vasa has trumped his peers by living in a somewhat unusual location - a Dirk Bikkembergs store.

Former HBOS chief executive Andy Hornby has been in talks to become CEO of Alliance Boots, the privately owned high-street chemist.

Diamond inventories have fallen to levels justifying a ramp-up of production with signs that the key Christmas sales season will be better this year than last, according to the head of De Beers, the world's largest diamond group.