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Department store chain Debenhams has launched a four day Sale Spectacular on new autumn stock, a highly unusual move for the department store.

Debenhams launches surprise in-season Sale Subscription Required

7 September 2010 10:08 am | By Amy Shields

Department store chain Debenhams has launched a four day Sale Spectacular on new autumn stock, a highly unusual move for the department store.

Sales of school uniforms boosts retail sales in August

Schoolwear and new autumn collections lift retail sales in August Subscription Required

7 September 2010 9:08 am | By Suzanne Bearne

Clothing and footwear sales increased slightly in August, helped by new autumn ranges and strong sales of schoolwear.

Ariella looks to reach sales of £100m in five years

Ariella to launch online label Subscription Required

7 September 2010 9:41 am | By Suzanne Bearne

Eveningwear brand and supplier Ariella is to launch an online label as the company seeks to reach sales of £100m in the next five years.

Sports Direct enjoyed a strong first quarter

Strong first quarter for Sports Direct Subscription Required

7 September 2010 8:56 am | By Lisa Berwin

First quarter sales and profits at Sports Direct were strong despite the poor performance by the England team in the football World Cup impacting sales.

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All Saints

Get your message across Subscription Required

3 September 2010

Retailers can use mobile technology to communicate with customers - as long as they don’t become phone pests

Maison Scotch

Maison Scotch Subscription Required

3 September 2010 | By Laura Weir

Now in its third season, the sister brand of Scotch & Soda is quickly carving out its own identity.

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Marie-France Cohen, Owner of Paris boutique Merci

Shopping heaven Subscription Required

3 September 2010 | By Marino Donati, Ana Santi

Oxford Street fans, from international buyers and fashion editors to designers, share what makes the area so special, while retailers explain its importance to business.

Children Worldwide Fashion

Off the Record, September 3 2010 Subscription Required

3 September 2010

The inside track on the parties and gossip for the week.

Vintage at Goodwood festival Gola

Off the Record, August 28 2010 Subscription Required

28 August 2010

Drapers joined the throng at the Vintage at Goodwood festival to help celebrate 40 years of British style.

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Update my look? I've nailed it!

31 August 2010 | By Sushma Sagar

Most people think someone in my position would find it easy to shop…. I wish it were true. I spend so much of my time in shops, thinking about shops, looking at competitor’s shops, that when it comes to my free time, the last thing I want to do is go shopping. Update my winter wardrobe on the weekend? I’d rather eat last year’s coat! So a quick fire way to update my look at lunchtime and for less than a tenner, is more than welcome.

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Etail awards

Drapers Etail Awards: Now open for entries Subscription Required

3 September 2010

If you think you are a leading fashion etailer, enter the 2011 Drapers Etail Awards for your chance to hold a coveted trophy aloft.

Benetton, Oxford Circus

Benetton, Oxford Circus, London Subscription Required

3 September 2010 | By John Ryan

The refurbished UK flagship retains the Italian lifestyle chain’s colourful signature identity yet gives it a more mature feel with high-quality furnishings.

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Ed Burstell, Liberty

Ed Burstell Subscription Required

3 September 2010 | By Katherine Rushton

Iconic building, great location - the ingredients suggest success, yet Liberty’s recent performance has disappointed. But its new managing director says tourists can help him change all that.

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Topman Seafarer

Streets ahead Subscription Required

3 September 2010 | By Alison Flood

Forget New York or Paris - when it comes to trend-driven, fast-paced and affordable high street fashion, London’s Oxford Street leads the way.

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Men’s Knitwear Designer

£Competitive (Maternity cover) | London

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