Drapers
23 March 2012
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UK designers rework the denim jacket for Topshop
British menswear designers including Lou Dalton and Oliver Spencer have designed a denim jacket for menswear retailer Topman. -
‘Quality’ fuels sales at Charles Tyrwhitt
Sales at Charles Tyrwhitt have continued to climb since its year end last July, when the men’s and women’s tailoring retailer posted a 45.9% rise in profits. -
2012: the year of the mobile
Numbers of mobile internet users are predicted to overtake desktop users by 2015, so retailers who fail to invest in the platform will lose out on sales. -
A Question of Sport
The pairing of fashion and function makes a winning combination for performance sportswear – and its legacy should last well beyond the Olympic year. -
An exclusive Invitation from Hobbs
Hobbs previewed the autumn 12 range for its eveningwear and occasionwear line, Invitation, at London’s Langham Hotel last week. -
Anytime, anywhere
Retailers are changing the way they manage stock to offer a truly multichannel experience. -
Avenue32 looks to launch across Europe and Asia
Women’s designer etailer Avenue32 is looking to expand into Europe and Asia, three months after its UK launch. -
Beate Sykes
UK area manager, retail and wholesale, Eileen Fisher UK -
BRC director general Stephen Robertson steps down
British Retail Consortium director general Stephen Robertson is to step down from his role in December. -
Bread & Butter ups exhibitor prices for spring 13 edition
Streetwear trade show Bread & Butter Berlin will increase exhibitor prices for its spring 13 edition, with the cost of floorspace rising 5.5%. -
Cocosa directors exit after six months
Gwynn Milligan, managing director of Cocosa, is understood to have left the womenswear etailer along with finance director Stephen Lewis after both spent just six months at the business. -
Debenhams like-for-likes up as momentum from winter sales holds
Debenhams like-for-like sales increased 2.4% in the eight weeks to March 3 as momentum from its strong winter sales held up. -
Designer Karen Millen's legal fight to get her label back
Designer Karen Millen is pursuing legal action against the estate of Kaupthing bank for the way in which she lost her near 7% interest in Mosaic Fashions when the bank went bust in 2008. -
Digital Edition: March 23 2012
Performance Sportswear Special. -
Drapers Fashion Awards
Drapers is on the hunt for the best in the fashion business - so if you are a successful multiple retailer, etailer, brand or indie, we want to hear from you! -
Drapers Footwear & Accessories Awards
The Drapers Footwear & Accessories awards recognise outstanding performance among the individuals, retailers and brands within this exciting and fast-paced sector. -
Five bidders battle for control of Shoon
A deal for footwear retailer Shoon, which was forced into administration last month, looks to be imminent after its administrator received five offers. -
Footfall tails off at GDS after busy start
Mainstream footwear show GDS reported a drop in visitor numbers for its autumn 12 edition, which took place at Düsseldorf’s Messe exhibition hall on March 14-16. -
Fourth & Main pops up for Soho debut
Fourth & Main, a new contemporary menswear retailer, is to launch with a London pop-up shop and a website from next week. -
Franchise giant Alshaya in running to buy Fenn Wright Manson
Middle Eastern franchise partner Alshaya is looking to build its UK presence by acquiring collapsed womenswear chain Fenn Wright Manson out of administration. -
GDS, Düsseldorf
Boots with hiking details and comfort technology dominated the mainstream footwear show. -
Gianni Versace returns to profit
Gianni Versace, the Italian fashion house, announced it returned to profit in 2011 after a 16.4% rise in revenues. -
H&M to launch luxury brand?
H&M is reported to be planning the launch of a premium brand, which will sit above its higher end offering Cos. -
H&M to launch new chain as sales grow
H&M has revealed it is to launch a new retail chain after posting a rise in sales for the first three months of the year today. -
Halliday moves from East to Radley
Accessories brand Radley has further bolstered its senior management team with the appointment of Naomi Halliday from East as head of merchandising. -
Hard choices can keep the supply route open
Suppliers usually sell goods to large retailers on credit to ensure that, should the retailer go out of business, the supplier is able to insure himself against a loss. -
Harris Tweed orders Zara to change product description
The Harris Tweed Authority, the custodian of the historic Scottish Harris Tweed fabric, has ordered high street retailer Zara to change the descriptions of one of the garments on its website. -
How to be a Retail and wholesale manager for a womenswear retailer
Advice from Gemma Wood, Operations manager at CVUK -
IMAGE GALLERY: H&M's Exclusive Glamour Conscious collection
H&M is set to launch its Exclusive Glamour Conscious Collection on April 12 at around 100 stores worldwide. -
IMAGE GALLERY: Millie Mackintosh models Lipsy's latest collection
Young fashion retailer Lipsy has launched its VIP collection with Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh featuring in its campaign. -
IMAGE GALLERY: New Balance launch first UK TV ad campaign
Footwear brand New Balance is to launch its first ever UK television advertising campaign as the brand celebrates its 30th anniversary of manufacturing in the UK. -
In the know
Results from Drapers’ latest consumer research into buying fashion online show how retailers can compete on things other than price -
Joseph to show at London Fashion Week
Luxury brand Joseph is to show at London Fashion Week for the first time in September. -
Karen Millen hires global chief to lead expansion
Karen Millen has hired its first global retail chief as it aims to increase sales from its international flagship stores. -
Karen Millen responds to reports over potential trademark infringement
Womenswear retailer Karen Millen will “take very seriously” any attempts to trade using its name following reports that its founder wants to start trading again, despite her having sold all interests in the business in 2004. -
Karl Lagerfeld boosts management team
Designer label Karl Lagerfeld has strengthened its senior management team with a duo of appointments. -
La Senza creditors left out of pocket
Creditors of the beleaguered high street lingerie chain La Senza have missed out on around £2m after 15 lorry loads of underwear were awarded to La Senza’s freight company rather than to administrator KPMG. -
London Textile Forum
Appliquéd florals, dyed horsehair wefts, stretch lace and ribbed 3D fabrics were among the major spring 13 textile trends at The Music Room in London. -
March sales stabilise yet clothing sales still suffer
Sales across clothing stores still suffered in March yet wider retail sales stabilised despite retailers expressing their disappointment. -
Matalan tycoon Hargreaves buys Fenn Wright Manson
Matalan founder John Hargreaves has snapped up collapsed womenswear retailer Fenn Wright Manson. -
Men's Mainstream Indicator, March 23 2012
Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from men’s mainstream retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect men’s mainstream by clicking on the PDF’s. -
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Developments in technology shape the way retailers do business, so what impact will new innovations have on the industry in the next few years? -
Monsoon buying and design director to exit the retailer
Monsoon Accessorize buying and design director Shailina Parti is to exit the retailer. -
Moss Bros returns to full year profit
Menswear group Moss Bros has returned to profit earlier than expected after like-for-like sales rose and the company reduced its costs. -
Mothercare poised to fast-track store closures
Mothercare is expected to reveal it is speeding up its store closure programme when it unveils the conclusion to its strategic review in May, analysts believe. -
My-Wardrobe launches first loyalty programme
My-Wardrobe has launched its first loyalty programme. -
Next boss Wolfson calls for permanent Sunday trading
Next boss Lord Wolfson has urged the Government to extend Sunday trading laws permanently. -
Next launches new menswear own label
Next has launched its own rugby inspired menswear label for spring 12. -
Off the record, March 23 2012
Drapers gets the lowdown on the latest gossip and reports back from the hottest parties and events. -
Performance Sportswear AW12 - The Shoot
A question of sport. -
Puma store given interactive overhaul for Olympics
Puma has given its Carnaby Street store a refit to help it capitalise on increased footfall during the London Olympics. -
Queen’s jubilee comes to Harrods
Harrods is collaborating with luxury labels including Erdem, Marchesa, Valentino and Roberto Cavalli to celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee. -
Rains
This Danish brand’s simple, season-proof waterproofs drip with stylish simplicity. -
Reiss’s Sharma promoted to accelerate global expansion
Reiss has promoted its international director Sanjay Sharma to the newly-created role of commercial director to help grow sales to £250m through international expansion. -
Relaxed Sunday trading fails to excite London indies
Independent retailers in London are unlikely to take advantage of the proposed relaxation of Sunday trading hours during the Olympics, a number told Drapers this week. -
Retail’s big ambition
Drapers outlines the challenges retailers may encounter when launching a multichannel strategy. -
Retailers rally behind digital fashion at Westfield
Retailers have championed Westfield for running a digital fashion event this week, with one retail director calling the shopping centre “ahead of its time”. -
Retailers welcome budget help for low-income families
Support for lower-income families and small businesses and all-day Sunday trading during the Olympics look set to help fashion retailers, after Chancellor George Osborne unveiled his budget on Wednesday. -
Richard Donovan
The ultramarathon runner, ambassador for new performance brand UVU, tells Marie Davies about his record-breaking exploits. -
Stockists watch and wait after Ashley grabs Firetrap
Young fashion indies said they would axe Firetrap if Sports Direct started selling the brand in its stores, after Firetrap owner World Design & Trade (WDT) was snapped up by Mike Ashley’s retail empire last week. -
Stylistpick moves away from subscription-only model
Online accessories specialist Stylistpick is to offer customers an alternative payment option to its monthly subscription service. -
SuperGroup appoints Susanne Given as new chief operating officer
SuperGroup has appointed Susanne Given to the newly-created role of chief operating officer and Shaun Wills as chief financial officer. -
Ted Baker profits edge up despite exceptional costs
Fashion retailer Ted Baker’s has posted preliminary pre-tax profits up 0.1% to £24.3m after incurring exceptional costs, but revenues advanced 14.9% to £215.6m. -
The best approach for multichannel
Whether it’s called multichannel, omnichannel or just plain commerce, over the past 12 months retailers have been looking at their operation across channels and how best to integrate each one to form a seamless shopping experience. -
The Kooples, Knightsbridge
Since its enigmatic ads introduced it to the UK public, the French retailer has spread rapidly. But does its Gallic style successfully translate? -
The online journey
Drapers discusses some of the headline findings from our second Etail Report. -
Topshop to launch click-and-collect
Topshop is to launch a click-and-collect service by June, according to Topman managing director Dave Shepherd. -
UK brands hunt for Indian partnerships
Ringspun and Juice Corporation are among the UK businesses looking for an Indian partner to help them expand in the country, following India’s first international fashion trade show Big Wheel in Mumbai. -
UK manufacturing is worth the effort
There were a few sharp intakes of breath last week when Next’s Lord Wolfson told the assembled masses at the relaunch of the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) that he didn’t believe there was a place for clothing manufacture in the UK. -
UK retail sales fall in February, says ONS
The value of retail sales fell 0.8% in February, according to the Office for National Statistics. -
Van Mildert crosses border into Scotland
Northeast mini-chain Van Mildert has stepped into Scottish territory for the first time with the acquisition of a Glasgow store. -
Voo wins Farfetch’s new indie prize
German indie Voo will enjoy a year’s free membership to indie etail portal Farfetch.com after winning Superstore 2012, Farfetch’s inaugural search for the best new boutique. -
Wolfson: UK should leave manufacturing to China
British clothing firms should concentrate on design and development and leave the manufacturing process to China, according to Next chief executive Lord Wolfson. -
Wolverine appoints new Northern European sales director
Wolverine Worldwide, the parent company behind footwear brands CAT and Sebago, has appointed a new Northern European sales director for its lifestyle and heritage brands division. -
Wolverine in first women’s link-up
New York designer Samantha Pleet has teamed up with footwear brand Wolverine to create its first women’s footwear collaboration. -
Women's Mainstream Indicator, March 23 2012
Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from women’s mainstream retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect women’s mainstream by clicking on the PDF’s.
