Drapers
16 September 2011
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Amazon installs collection lockers in office blocks
Amazon has installed collection lockers in office blocks in London as it seeks to make deliveries more convenient. -
160,000 flock to Westfield Stratford
Retailers hit first day sales targets but said many visitors left empty-handed. -
Alexon moves forward with sale process
Troubled womenswear group Alexon has moved forward with its sale process and is considering an offer at a “significant” discount to the current share price. -
Amanda Wakeley
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Andy Rubin joins Cameron’s Russia trade trip
Pentland Brands chief executive Andy Rubin joined 24 other top UK chief executives this week on Prime Minister David Cameron’s trade delegation to Russia. -
Aquascutum
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Aquascutum
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Asos chairman pockets £14m in share sell-off
Asos chairman Waheed Alli has cashed in nearly half of his £30m stake in the online fashion retailer. -
Asos launches Apple apps
Online shopping giant Asos has launched a new app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. -
Banks call in KPMG over Peacocks debt fears
Lenders to value fashion group Peacocks have called in KPMG to conduct an independent business review as fears grow that the retailer is in danger of breaching its banking covenants. -
Basler to roll out partner stores in UK retail push
Mainstream womenswear brand Basler has laid down plans for retail expansion in the UK, including a roll-out of further partner stores. -
Baum und Pferdgarten
The brand’s minimal but eye-catching look will further stoke the UK’s passion for Danish womenswear. -
BFC announces Fashion 2012 programme at London Fashion Week launch
British Fashion Council (BFC) chairman Harold Tillman and London mayor Boris Johnson announced the organisation’s plans for the London Olympics next year to highlight the breadth of creative talent in the UK at the opening of London Fashion Week (LFW) this morning. -
Biba expands offer with debut lingerie collection
Womenswear brand Biba has added lingerie to its ready-to-wear and accessories offer for autumn 11, which includes four ranges to be sold exclusively at House of Fraser. -
Biba launches lingerie
British brand Biba, which is sold in department store House of Fraser, has launched a lingerie collection this week. -
Blacks finance director to step down
Blacks Leisure finance director Marc Lombardo is to the leave the retailer at the end of this year. -
Bora Aksu
The LFW designer built his reputation on party dresses, but after losing his only UK stockist he is hoping to turn buyers’ heads with a more commercial and varied offer. -
Brands and buyers buoyant on opening day of Micam
Buyers and brands at footwear trade show Micam were in a buoyant mood on the show’s opening day. -
British designers to showcase in LA and Hong Kong
The British Fashion Council has extended its London Show Rooms scheme and will be taking British design talent to Hong Kong and Los Angeles. -
Burberry
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Burberry hires digital marketing head
Luxury British brand Burberry has created a new role to focus on marketing across its digital platforms. -
Burberry Prorsum
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Burberry to debut spring 12 collection on Twitter
Luxury British brand Burberry has teamed up with Twitter to create the first ever ‘Tweetwalk’ show, debuting spring 12 looks before models even step onto the catwalk. -
Caroline Rush
The British Fashion Council chief executive tells Marie Davies about the rapid changes at London Fashion Week and why butterflies in her stomach is a good sign -
Christopher Kane
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Christopher Shannon
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Collective Brands signs global distribution deals
Collective Brands, the company behind footwear brands Sperry Top-Sider, Keds and Pro-Keds, is to expand its retail distribution internationally to territories including Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Spain. -
Colour and prints lead way for spring 12 in New York
New York Fashion Week shook off its reputation for playing it safe this week with bold use of colour and prints and an emphasis on the new utility trend. -
D&G to merge with Dolce & Gabbana
Premium brand Dolce & Gabbana has confirmed that it will merge its diffusion line D&G into its signature line from next season. -
David Koma
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David Riddiford named chief executive of Links of London
Former Arnotts and Selfridges director David Riddiford has been named chief executive of jeweller Links of London globally and the UK business of Folli Follie. -
Debenhams extends m-commerce offer
Department store group Debenhams has laid claim to being “the first on the high street to offer a complete mobile package across all mobile technologies” after launching a mobile-enabled site. -
Debenhams to beat profit expectations after strong final quarter
Department store group Debenhams expects to report profits ahead of consensus expectations after a strong finish to its financial year. -
Debenhams veteran Nigel Palmer to leave
Debenhams veteran retail operations director Nigel Palmer is to leave the department store group after almost 30 years at the business. -
Ecommerce and mums’ ideas drive back-to-school sales
Supermarket chains Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury’s have reported strong back-to-school seasons, citing design improvements and a surge in online shopping for the boost in sales. -
Economic recovery in jeopardy from planning system, say leading retailers
Britain’s economic recovery is being put in jeopardy by a “creaking” planning system which is frustrating investment and excluding many businesses, a group of leading retailers said. -
Elaine Johnson
Elaine Johnson Owner of mainstream womenswear indie Eclipse in Dulwich, south London. Brands include Gerard Darel, Hoss Intropia, M Missoni, Renato Mucci -
Erdem
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Fashion Week gives West End £10m rise
London’s West End welcomed more than 100,000 extra shoppers and enjoyed a £10m sales boost during this year’s High Street Fashion Week, according to organiser New West End Company. -
Focus on the product during difficult times
Lingerie indies, like indies in other markets, are often bombarded with different offers, new launches, new brands and emerging styles. -
French Connection back on the growth path
French Connection, the men’s and womenswear chain, has said it is “firmly back on a growth path” after posting a profit for the first half, with a substantial increase in wholesale income and growth like for like retail sales. -
GDS
Comfort footwear specialists blended technology with trend-led options at the Düsseldorf show. -
Gieves & Hawkes sells flagship store
Savile Row menswear retailer Gieves & Hawkes has sold its London flagship store for £8.5m. -
Giles
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Giles Deacon leaves Emmanel Ungaro
The design collaboration between Giles Deacon and Emanuel Ungaro has ended after two seasons. -
Graduate Fashion Week appoints Rob Templeman as chair
Former Debenhams chief executive Rob Templeman has been appointed chairman of Graduate Fashion Week, following Terry Mansfield’s decision to step down after seven years. -
Gucci disrupts London Fashion Week shows
Italian fashion brand Gucci has reportedly angered London model agencies after models were pulled from London shows to attend Gucci castings, with the British Fashion Council also under fire for its packed schedule. -
HoF first half EBIDTA flat and warns second half started slower
House of Fraser has reported flat EBITDA in its first half with like-for-like sales up 5.3% and warned the second half has started slower. -
House of Holland
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Hugo Boss apologises for Nazi ties
Hugo Boss has apologised for maltreatment of factory workers during World War II. -
Improvement in sales continues for John Lewis
John Lewis continued its better start to September with another week of improved trading in the seven days to September 10. -
James Long
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Jasper Conran
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JD sees profits soar despite riots
JD Sports Fashion has posted a 20.6% rise in pre-tax profits rise for the first half of its financial year despite having £700,000 stock looted when riots hit the UK high streets in August. -
Jigsaw chief executive resigns
Des Swan, the chief executive of Robinson Webster Holdings, the parent company behind womenswear chains Jigsaw, Kew 159 and Cabbages & Roses, has resigned. -
John Lewis fashion sales rise 4.2% as operating profit plummets
John Lewis has posted a sharp drop in operating profit in its first half as it matched the scale of discounting on the high street with its ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ commitment and invested in the business. -
John Rocha
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Jonathan Saunders
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Julien Macdonald
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JW Anderson
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Lee and PPQ to create LFW jeans
Denim brand Lee has joined forces with designer label PPQ to create 10 pairs of jeans to celebrate London Fashion Week. -
Let’s stay together
Fashion retailers need to give staff more reasons to commit to a long-term working relationship -
London Edge
The alternative fashion show was bursting with new launches, bright graphics and quirky design details. -
London Fashion Week - Menswear
Topman Design, JW Anderson and Aquascutum led the designers exhibiting at London Fashion Week’s dedicated menswear day yesterday. -
London Fashion Week: Erdem, Christopher Kane, Giles and Burberry Prorsum
With Erdem, Christopher Kane, Giles and Burberry Prorsum, it was all about the headline shows yesterday in London. -
London Fashion Week: Mary Katrantzou, Meadham Kirchhoff and Aquascutum
London Fashion week finished yesterday with Mary Katrantzou, Meadham Kirchhoff and Aquascutum. -
London Fashion Week: Matthew Williamson, Jonathan Saunders, Mulberry and Marios Schwab
London Fashion Week followed New York’s lead over the weekend with vibrant collections from Matthew Williamson, Jonathan Saunders and Mulberry. -
Lou Dalton
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Louboutin opens menswear store
Luxury footwear designer Christian Louboutin has opened its first store exclusively for men. -
Louise Gray
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M&S showcases new store concept for sub-brands
A journey from “labels to brands” is what Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland set out to achieve through his overhaul of the retailer’s fashion offer. -
Mackays beats tough conditions to post profits rise
Mackays Stores, one of the UK’s biggest privately owned clothing retailers, has posted an increase in profits despite having to cope with rising commodity prices. -
Marc Lombardo to join Joules
Lifestyle brand Joules has appointed Marc Lombardo, formerly of Blacks Leisure as finance director. -
Marios Schwab
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Mary Katrantzou
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Mary Portas: high street’s future is in the mix
The Government’s high street guru Mary Portas has said a mix of independent and multiple retailers will be vital to creating the successful high streets of the future. -
Matthew Williamson
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Meadham Kirchhoff
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Mens's Contemporary Indicator, September 16 2011
Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from men’s contemporary retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect men’s contemporary by clicking on the PDF -
Milan Fashion Week: Gucci and Alberta Ferretti
Gucci and Alberta Ferretti got Milan Fashion Week off with a bang yesterday offering two very different collections. -
New Look m-commerce sales rocket
Fashion retailer New Look has revealed surging sales through its m-commerce site. -
Next signals end of price inflation as profits rise
Fashion giant Next has reported a 8.5% rise in first-half profits and signalled an end to price inflation. -
Nicole Farhi
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Off the record, September 16 2011
The fashion world went baaa-rmy for knitwear during the second Wool Week from September 5-11. -
On the web this week www.watch-that-label.com
Launched earlier this year, Watch-That-Label.com aims to bring new design talent to the masses. -
Paul Costelloe
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Paul Costelloe
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Paul Smith
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Peter Pilotto
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PPQ
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Prada posts 75% profits hike
Italian luxury fashion house Prada saw its net profits jump 75% to €179.5m (£156.5m) in the first half of the year as it rolled out a network of stores across the Asia Pacific region. -
Pressure on young will hit Next’s Lipsy brand profits
Young fashion is the most at-risk clothing category, Next boss Lord Wolfson cautioned as the retailer posted strong first-half results. -
Prêt à Porter
Young labels to established names delivered a mix of colour, separates and luxe fabrics at the mainstream show -
Profit growth expected at Karen Millen
Premium womenswear chain Karen Millen is expected to report profits of £21m for the year to February 2011 when it publishes its annual accounts next month. -
Ralph Lauren Rugby, London
The label from the country of American Football brings Rugby, its new format, to Covent Garden in a European first. -
Ralph Lauren signs deal to be official patron of Open Championship
Premium lifestyle brand and retailer Ralph Lauren has signed a five year partnership with golf’s governing body, the R&A, to become an official patron of golf’s Open Championship. -
Retailers provided over 40% of new jobs among young people in last year
Retailers provided more than 40% of all new jobs in the UK among 16 to 21 year-olds over the last 12 months, figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveal. -
Richard Nicoll
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Sadie the Bra Lady has £10,000 of stock stolen after thieves smash hole in roof
Lingerie indie Sadie the Bra Lady has had an estimated £10,000 of stock stolen by thieves who got in by smashing a hole in the roof of its Consett store. -
Sebago to open first London store on Regent Street
Nautical footwear brand Sebago is to open its first store in London later this year. -
South Koreans' love of luxury has room to grow
South Korea has steadily grown as a demanding luxury goods market, a new study has found. -
Stratford faces an identity test
It took me 25 minutes to get from River Island to Forever 21. I was engulfed by a mass of shoppers, moving at a snail’s pace over a distance that under normal circumstances would have taken me three or four minutes. -
Stuarts of London goes Gaga for refit
Menswear indie Stuarts of London has installed a new shopfit designed by the same firm that creates stage sets for pop star Lady Gaga. -
Tesco clothing boss Richard Jones exits
Tesco clothing boss Richard Jones has left the retailer and is understood to be taking up a role with Irish supermarket Dunnes. -
The out-of-towners
The declining popularity of local high streets, the rise of etail and the lure of international expansion is forcing retailers to reconsider their bricks-and-mortar strategies in the UK. -
The Snooty Fox in Dungannon
Chosen by premium womenswear designer Olivia Rubin -
Todd Lynn
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Topman
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Unconditional
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VF Corporation shakes up Timberland management following deal completion
VF Corporation, the US-based owner of denim brands Wrangler and 7 For All Mankind, has made a number of mangement changes following the completion of its $2.3bn (£1.46bn) acquisition of footwear and outdoor clothing brand Timberland. -
VIDEO: London Fashion Week Amanda Wakeley
See the latest Spring 12 catwalk collections from Amanda Wakeley at London Fashion Week. -
VIDEO: London Fashion Week Aquascutum
See the latest Spring 12 catwalk collections from Aquascutum at London Fashion Week. -
VIDEO: London Fashion Week Aquascutum Men's
See the latest Spring 12 catwalk collections from Aquascutum Men’s at London Fashion Week. -
VIDEO: London Fashion Week Burberry Prorsum
See the latest Spring 12 catwalk collections from Burberry Prorsum at London Fashion Week. -
VIDEO: London Fashion Week Christopher Shannon
See the latest Spring 12 catwalk collections from Christopher Shannon at London Fashion Week. -
VIDEO: London Fashion Week Erdem
See the latest Spring 12 catwalk collections from Erdem at London Fashion Week. -
VIDEO: London Fashion Week Giles
See the latest Spring 12 catwalk collections from Giles at London Fashion Week. -
VIDEO: London Fashion Week Marios Schwab
See the latest Spring 12 catwalk collections from Marios Schwab at London Fashion Week. -
VIDEO: London Fashion Week Mary Katrantzou
See the latest Spring 12 catwalk collections from Mary Katrantzou at London Fashion Week. -
VIDEO: London Fashion Week Matthew Williamson
See the latest Spring 12 catwalk collections from Matthew Williamson at London Fashion Week. -
VIDEO: London Fashion Week Nicole Farhi
See the latest Spring 12 catwalk collections from Nicole Farhi at London Fashion Week. -
VIDEO: London Fashion Week Paul Smith
See the latest Spring 12 catwalk collections from Paul Smith at London Fashion Week. -
VIDEO: London Fashion Week Todd Lynn
See the latest Spring 12 catwalk collections from Todd Lynn at London Fashion Week. -
VIDEO: London Fashion Week Topman
See the latest Spring 12 catwalk collections from Topman at London Fashion Week. -
VIDEO: Westfield Stratford: views from retailers and customers
Drapers’ Ana Santi speaks to retail chiefs and customers on the opening day of Westfield Stratford in East London. -
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
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Vlogs are talk of Selfridges
The department store’s vlogging booth encouraged customer interaction but it’s usefulness is still open to debate. -
Web investment pays off for fashion retailers
Over the past few years it could be argued that clothing and fashion retailers have had a competitive edge when it comes to online sales, with the capabilities of modernised shopping sites helping consumers become more engaged with browsing and researching products. -
Who’s Next
Colour blocking and prints were key among the Paris contemporary show’s strong separates-led offer. -
Women's Contemporary Indicator, September 16 2011
Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from women’s contemporary retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect women’s contemporary by clicking on the PDF -
Younger shoppers’ crisis of confidence hits River Island
River Island has become the latest retailer to warn of the crisis of confidence among younger shoppers, as it suffered a 16% fall in profits. -
Zara channels online affairs through Ireland
Zara has joined the mini wave of companies moving their online business to Ireland, which boasts one of the lowest corporation tax rates in Europe, according to The Times newspaper. -
Zara-owner Inditex posts 14% rise in profits in first half
Spanish clothing giant Inditex has recorded a 14% jump in profits in its half year results as it benefitted from expanding into overseas markets and growth in online sales.
