Three independent retailers made it on to this year’s annual CoolBrands list.

Group sales at Esprit rose by 27% to HK$30 billion (£1.9bn) for the year to June 30, with net profits up 39% to HK$5.2bn (£334m).

Womenswear brand FrostFrench opened its first store last week, in Islington, north London.

Australian swimwear brand Zoggs and lingerie retailer Bravissimo will launch the UK’s first wire-free swimwear for women with D cups and above.

Lifestyle retailer Ted Baker is supporting this year’s Jeans for Genes day on October 5.