Browns celebrates 40 years in fashion (Telegraph)
"The John Galliano shirt wasn't my first temptation at Browns, but has somehow come to represent what the shop stands for. Some four decades on, it has kept the flag flying for delightful conspicuous expenditure."

Neiman boosted by sales revival (FT)
"Neiman Marcus, yesterday said its February store sales had improved, underlining the continuing revival of US luxury spending. The retailer said comparable sales rose 5.1 per cent in February from the same period the previous year."

Women dominate mobile social networking scene (Biz Report)
"Over half (55%) of mobile social networkers were found to be women - not teens, who are more likely to use their devices to text. In fact, teenagers and college students combined account for less mobile social network traffic than their parents."

Retailers are taking Liberty to heart (Independent)
"Target's collaboration with the iconic London department store has resulted in the characteristic flower and paisley prints appearing on dresses, jumpsuits, swimsuits, bags, and even some home accessories, hitting US stores March 14."

Fashion falls for Alice (The Toronto Star)
"Fashionable institutions are also falling down the rabbit hole in their rush to embrace the wonderment that is Alice. Paris's Printemps and London's Selfridges have dedicated entire display windows to fantastical scenes."