Drapers
16 June 2012
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‘Macy’s has avoided having to create a Chinese site’
Last month, Macy’s acquired a stake in Chinese luxury etailer VIPStore, allowing the US department store chain to enter China’s thriving online market without the complication of creating its own locally enabled site. -
‘The blood starts pumping faster at trade shows’
It’s that time of year again – the trade shows are approaching. But will they help to rejuvenate the independent retailer? -
A day in the life - Hannah Spreadbury
Dune International’s senior assistant buyer on the challenge of selling footwear in different countries. -
A future shaped by the web
There’s no denying the importance of online, with most retail innovation now coming from this channel. -
Allders falls into administration
Harold Tillman-backed department store Allders has collapsed into administration following “a marked downturn in sales”. -
BTX sells young fashion brands to DK Company
Danish brand house BTX Group is to sell off its portfolio of young fashion brands including Blend, Ichi and FQ1924 to Danish fashion group DK Company for an undisclosed sum. -
Celtic Sheepskin goes international
Ethical lifestyle business Celtic Sheepskin will launch international versions of its website and expand its catalogue business in the US following the appointment of managing director Monique Louis in April. -
Christopher Kane scoops top gong at Scottish Fashion Awards
Designer Christopher Kane scooped the top accolade of Scottish Fashion Designer of the Year at last night’s annual Scottish Fashion Awards. -
Contemporary Indicator, June 16 2012
Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from contemporary retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect contemporary retail by clicking on the PDF. -
Dalvey hunts for sites in retail push
Men’s tailoring retailer Dalvey plans to expand its store portfolio after enlisting retail property adviser Harper Dennis Hobbs to help it find new stores across the UK. -
Digital Edition: Drapers Salary Survey June 16 2012
Welcome to the first Drapers Salary Survey. -
Drapers celebrates its 125th birthday
Drapers celebrated its 125th birthday in style this week with an exclusive party at The Langham in London. -
Drapers Salary Survey 2012
Welcome to the first Drapers Salary Survey. -
Dylan Jones
The GQ editor and BFC Menswear Committee chairman tells ian wright his ambitions for London Collections: Men -
Fashion Index
View our fashion data pages to get a barometer of trade in the UK and worldwide. -
Fashion sales have "tough" week at John Lewis
Fashion sales had a “tough” week at John Lewis, despite the Jubilee celebrations, two bank holidays and half term driving overall sales at the department store group. -
Former New Look creative director Horspool joins Jigsaw
Former New Look product guru Barbara Horspool is to join Jigsaw as creative director. -
Harrods teams up with Disney
Harrods has teamed up with entertainment giant Disney to create Christmas windows showcasing interpretations of original Disney princess dresses by designers including Oscar de la Renta, Versace and Escada. -
Harvey Nichols ramps up ecommerce team for five-year strategy
Harvey Nichols is boosting its ecommerce headcount as it embarks on a five-year multichannel retail strategy. -
IMAGE GALLERY: Espirit's new look Regent Street flagship
High street retailer Esprit reopened its London Regent Street flagship yesterday, unveiling a look that will underpin all of the chain’s European stores as part of a £227m investment in its estate. -
IMAGE GALLERY: London Collections: Men - The Launch Party
Fashionistas and celebrities were out in force at an exclusive event held at St James’s Palace last night for a reception held by Prince Charles to mark the launch of the inaugral London Collections: Men. -
Indies voice anger at Hugo Boss minimums and buying guidelines
Independents have expressed growing dissatisfaction with Hugo Boss after experiencing a second season of minimum spends and buying through collections imposed by the premium German brand. -
Industry risks staff exodus due to low pay and poor prospects
Declining job satisfaction is leading to low staff morale and churn across the industry, according to the first Drapers Salary Survey published this week. -
It’s time for menswear to seize the moment
So, RIP ‘Men’s day Wednesday’ (as some people called it), and long live London Collections: Men, the new fashion week for some of the UK’s finest menswear designers and brands. -
JD Sport's Bown takes over Blacks as losses widen
JD Sports Fashion boss Barry Bown has taken over the running of its troubled Blacks chain as losses widened at the outdoor business it is understood. -
JD’s Tessuti deal spells the end for Cecil Gee
Menswear retailer Cecil Gee’s five branches are to be converted into Tessuti stores – signalling the disappearance of the Cecil Gee name from the high street after 83 years. -
Laura Ashley shakes off frumpy image with slimmer fits
Laura Ashley is looking to shake off its frumpy fashion image for autumn 12 having revised key shapes and fits across its collection. -
Liberty, Westfield Stratford City
Editing is something we hear a lot about these days – it’s supposed to be the process by which we are saved the trouble of perusing endless brands and sorting the wheat from the chaff. -
London Collections: Men schedule
June 15 to 17, venues across London. -
London Collections:Men
The boys are back in town earlier than usual for the inaugural London Collections: Men, the UK’s dedicated showcase for our wealth of experienced and emerging menswear designers. -
Luxury stores bow to world’s big spenders
The influx of wealthy overseas tourists is causing luxury retailers to rethink their offering. -
Morley spurred by relaunch success
Men’s knitwear and shirt brand Morley is going ahead with a full spring 13 collection following a positive reaction from stockists to its autumn 12 relaunch. -
Mulberry confident about the long-term as full-year profits and revenue grow
Mulberry recorded pre-tax profits of £36m for the year to end March 31, according to preliminary results posted today. -
Off the record, June 16 2012
Barbour waxed lyrical, Agnès B formed a men’s club and it was discount fever on Carnaby Street. -
On the radar — Passarella Death Squad x Boxfresh
Take one label known for its darkly provocative prints (Passarella Death Squad) and add a streetwear brand famous for its jersey basics (Boxfresh). -
Peter Werth goes pop
In time for the London Collections: Men event, menswear brand Peter Werth has opened a pop-up concept store to coincide with the menswear extravaganza hitting London this weekend. Open until June 30, the shop is on Lamb’s Conduit Street in London.The spring 12 collection signals a new direction that builds on the brand’s 35-year history, with a nod to quintessential British styling, while Peter Werth also launched an accessories range for autumn 12 as well as a host of collaborations. -
Portas acts on 'gagging' clause concerns
Mary Portas has asked TV production company Optomen Television to review its contracts with local businesses in Margate after concern over restrictions on retailers. -
Q&A with Celtic Sheepskin’s Monique Lewis
Monique Lewis took up the newly-created role of managing director at ethical lifestyle brand Celtic Sheepskin in April. Here she talks to Drapers about her priorities for the brand. -
Q&A: Zoe Hoghton, UK country manager for Freddy
Italian sportswear brand Freddy expects the Olympics to be its most successful period. UK country manager Zoe Hoghton chats to Drapers about how things have been since the brand launched in the UK in 2008. -
Retail discontent brews over Portas TV show as 'gagging clause' imposed
Concern is mounting that plans to make a TV programme about Portas Pilot towns could undermine the efforts of retailers to revive troubled high streets. -
Sales fall but losses reduce at Kookaï
Sales at womenswear retailer Kookaï UK dropped 24.6% in the year to August 27, 2011 while pre-tax losses fell back to £2.5m - a reduction of 23% compared to the previous year. -
Sir Stuart Rose takes role as Blue Inc chairman
Former Marks and Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose has made a return to the high street by joining growing fashion chain Blue Inc as chairman. -
Strong start fuels Zalando’s UK hopes
Clothing and footwear etailer Zalando has outlined ambitions to become a significant player in the UK online arena, taking on the likes of Asos and Amazon. -
Talk of the trade
We asked big players in the menswear market how London Collections: Men will change the buying scene. -
'The days of doing big budget, big-scale shows are over...
…I’d rather spend the money creating a beautiful collection’. Clever and business-minded, all eyes will be on Richard Nicoll at London’s menswear week. -
This week’s hero - London collections: men - The Designers
Pointing the way to the most important products, people, stories and shows in fashion right now. -
Trendwatch - the new dandy
Mixing up traditional formal silhouettes with a workwear twist, the new dandy is sure to be prevalent at the upcoming men’s trade shows. -
UK distributor ditches ‘too European’ Turnover
The UK division of Dutch brand house Veldhoven is to stop selling its Turnover brand in the UK after just six seasons, leading to some indies saying they will no longer stock the brand. -
Uniqlo: A Closer Look
Earlier this week Japanese fast fashion retailer Uniqlo announced the appointment of Berndt Hauptkorn to the newly-created position of chief executive officer of Uniqlo Europe. Here Drapers takes a closer look at the retailer’s European credentials. -
What menswear brands are you looking forward to for spring 13?
Industry insider’s share their thoughts. -
Why pay staff what they deserve? Because they’re worth it
Drapers has written its very first Salary Survey, carried out in association with Fashion & Retail Personnel. -
YMC
Marie Davies finds the label in buoyant mood ahead of the catwalk debut of its stylish, functional designs.
