Retail and luxury stocks were in the doldrums during mid-morning trading on Thursday.

The monthly figures add to evidence of a sustained recovery despite patchy spots, including continued weakness in the U.S.

Turnover fell 1.6 percent to 13.2 billion euros.

The campaign is integrated across multiple platforms and includes experiential events to connect with the consumer.

Recent surveys reveal consumer preferences for online and in-store, but retailers are struggling to deliver a true omnichannel experience.

The actress carries the Dinky, a bag first offered in 1973.

Michelle Feeney has launched her own fragrance brand aimed at young women.

Battle ropes are in vogue in gyms — and so is activewear decked out in bold colors, compression fabrics and vivid graphics and logos.

Presented by Holt Renfrew, the exhibit will showcase designs from the Forties and Fifties.

Located in Milan’s Via Montenapoleone, the store covers four stories over a total of 8,640 square feet, of which 5,940 square feet stand as selling space.

Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger and Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez will be among the designers at Night of Stars honoring award winners.

The business has worked with Sephora, L’Oréal, Dove, Nordstrom, Nike and other fashion and beauty companies.

Just as American and European designers have taken inspiration from activewear brands — or jumped in altogether — now the tables are turning with more sportif labels offering shoppers everyday options.

Nef will be working on all content across the magazine and the Love web site.

The two talked about building and maintaining the heritage of their respective brands.