Frendz, a social commerce platform from V&D Concepthouse, has launched its own digital payment method. The digital currency, Fashioncoins, is exclusively available for use on the fashion platform.

Danish jewellery brand Pandora, renowned for its customisable charm bracelets, has appointed Delphine Medaouri, formerly with C&A, as its new France General Manager. 

JCPenney has added smartwatches to its jewelry division across 245 stores, aiming to boost foot traffic. It has also rebranded its jewelry section across all stores and is targeting bridal customers this holiday.

Womenwear label Promiss is now available on the Dutch site of Zalando and at Wehkamp. The partnership is part of the brand’s growth strategy and online expansion after a relaunch in 2016. 

The British fashion market has returned to growth, albeit at a mild pace of only 0.2%, according to new figures from Kantar Worldpanel. Less discounting and more transitional pieces are the reasons behind the growth.

The American headwear company has opened the doors of its third flagship store in Mexico at Mundo E shopping mall in Mexico City. The store showcases both collection and limited edition pieces. 

The Netherlands’s Coolcat has launched a n e-store in Germany as part of the retailer’s online and international expansion. 

Paris department store BHV continues its makeover, taking deeper roots in the classy Marais district. Its director Alexandre Liot takes stock of the developments in conversation with Fashion Network. 

The Dutch luggage and mobility company has teamed up the Australian lifestyle label for a capsule collection for travellers, especially those with children.

The British designer will showcase fashion films, runway looks and celebrity garments from his archive for his first exhibition in Shanghai.