June sales were up 12 percent for the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, beating analyst forecasts. Second quarter sales were up 11 percent, beating Inditex's 10 percent.  

The fast fashion group will pilot online sales of second-hand garments on the Swedish site of its & Other Stories brand.

In a bid to make their stores a one-stop destination, high street retailers are launching own-brand beauty lines.

H&M's new Internet-inspired retail concept on Regent Street offers women a complete lifestyle brand at affordable prices.