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News headlines
Selfridges unveils exclusive designs for jubilee and Olympics celebrations
Selfridges has unveiled a host of exclusive products by UK labels including Mulberry, Gieves & Hawkes, Barbour and Fred Perry for its jubilee and Olympics celebrations later this year.
The Jacobson Group snaps up Dolcis out of administration
The Jacobson Group, the owner of brands Gola and Ravel, has snapped up footwear retailer Dolcis out of administration for an undisclosed sum.
Douglas Hood departs William Hunt
Douglas Hood, sales manager at Saville Row tailor William Hunt has left the business.
BFC show shakes up menswear calendar
Capital’s new menswear event will usurp Pitti Uomo by kicking off the season.
Topman encouraged by overseas wholesale success
Topman is forging ahead with international growth via wholesale after a dramatic increase in stockists in the past 12 months.
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Brewins takes back seat at Republic
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Buffalo David Bitton plots UK comeback
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B&B’s hot spot
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Buying on Ice
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Berlin: the other shows
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MacCallum makes Harris Tweed exit
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Kipling celebrates an arty birthday
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Sonia Rykiel seeks funding from Fung Brands
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Bestseller appoints UK sales reps to drive wholesale
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H&M profits dip in tough climate
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Footfall up at Bread & Butter but trends are stale for some
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Matilda & Quinn to pop up in London
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Milan news
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Man (and woman) alive!
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Grayers chooses John Lewis for exclusive launch into UK
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Chilprufe set for autumn relaunch under Slenderella
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Strong online sales drives John Lewis growth
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Deadline for Peacocks bids looms as other retailers target the stores
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Primark optimistic for 2012 after strong sales
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Retail employment edges up 0.5% but outlook remains gloomy
Analysis
Picking through the bones of Peacocks
When value retailer Peacocks collapsed under the weight of almost £750m of debt last week, it sent shockwaves through the sector.
Next Generation
Next Generation Academy competition
If you want to make your mark in fashion, or want expert career advice, enter our exclusive competition.
WHITE PAPER
Stylish stores start with mobile commerce
Add a "wow" factor to your brand by personalising the in-store experience for shoppers. Mobile and NFC retail systems can attract consumers, reduce walkaways and boost revenue.
Download a how-to guide from payments technology leader VeriFone
Webwatch
Beware the cookie monster
Etailers must actively obtain the consent of site users when setting cookies to avoid a legal bellyache.
Streetwear Autumn 12
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Drapers Technology in Fashion Report
Highlighting the most interesting trends in how fashion businesses are using technology, this report is designed to inspire retailers, large and small, to take their businesses to the next level.
Off the record
Off the record, January 27 2012
Drapers reports back from the hottest parties and events at trade show Bread & Butter Berlin last week.
Off the record, January 20 2012
Drapers gets the lowdown on the latest gossip and reports back from the hottest parties and events.
More images from recent parties and events in Off the record
Video
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Brandwatch
People Moves
Brewins takes back seat at Republic
Republic co-founder Carl Brewins has stepped back from day-to-day involvement in the business after 26 years.
MacCallum makes Harris Tweed exit
Ann MacCallum, the general manager at Harris Tweed’s Carloway Mill on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, has left the business.
Bestseller appoints UK sales reps to drive wholesale
Danish brand house Bestseller, which operates young fashion chains Jack & Jones and Vero Moda, has appointed three new sales reps for its brands.
Save Our Skills Campaign
Douglas Cordeaux
With the support of TV Dragon Deborah Meaden, Fox Brothers’ managing director ensured the survival of the Somerset mill. Now he wants to secure its long-term future.
London mill creating selvage cloth for Fallow Denim
Denim brand Fallow Denim is working with ‘micro mill’ London Cloth Company to produce British-made selvage denim that would be exclusive to the brand.
This Fashion Life
Frank Voit
Skatewear brand Element’s European general manager tells Marie Davies why he’s excited about ethical lifestyle range Element Emerald.
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Drapers Ecommerce Conference 2012
Drapers Ecommerce Conference 2012
This year’s Drapers Ecommerce Conference 2012 will discuss and evaluate the changing dynamics of the digital age and the massive potential this has for fashion retailers.
VIDEO: Drapers Menswear Autumn 12 .
The Drapers Menswear Autumn 12 special - the full length version of Drapers fashion film giving an exclusive first look at the very best brands and key trends from the latest menswear collections.
Competition
Exclusive Competition: Inspirational windows for the new season
Drapers is offering an independent retailer the chance to win a consultation with our stores expert John Ryan and £200 of Selfridges vouchers.
Feature
On the digital horizon
Leading etail industry figures predict how the fast-moving world of ecommerce will change in 2012.
Back to the shopfloor
She may helm Oasis, but Liz Evans insists that a day in store is still the best source of knowledge.
On the road to success
Rising tuition fees and fewer jobs mean choosing the right access route is crucial if you want to make it in the fashion industry.
Multichannel Now
Multichannel Now: Executive Summary
The second definitive report into the state of multichannel retailing in the UK.
Comment
A future for fashion retail
Fashion retailers can’t afford to put barriers in the way of customers who want to make purchases. Technology will be crucial to the customer experience they deliver next year.
Shopwatch
Jacuzzi, Berlin
Bread & Butter gives the streetwear crowd a good excuse to visit Berlin’s retail hot spots – Jacuzzi is one of those worth stepping into.
Blogs
Guest Post: Valentine's New Crush
This Valentine’s Day S/S trend will guarantee a crush that’s hard to brush.
The Drapers Interview
Everton Campbell
Scouting for the coolest brands and developing innovative collaborations are just two of the reasons why The Hip Store is celebrating 25 successful years of independent retailing.
Christopher Raeburn
Fresh from winning a British Fashion Award, Raeburn is proving that sustainable clothing can turn heads in retail’s temples of style such as Barneys and Liberty.
Drapers Independent Retailer Directory.
The brand new directory of UK Independent Retailers.
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