Drapers
5 January 2008
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A shop a day keeps the credit crunch away
A week of doing nothing over Christmas, combined with several hours of poring over piles of glossy magazines, got me thinking about a new year’s resolution we can all keep – to carry on shopping. -
A tale of two Sale strategies
So Christmas has put retailers firmly into two camps: winners and losers. No surprise there then but what did effect did the pre-Christmas discounting have on profits and what is the potential fall out for January trading which is traditionally motored by bargain hunters? -
Blog: Bargain bonanza
I always used to hate Sale shopping. The idea of elbowing past hundreds of people to get hold of the only piece of clothing left in my size didn't appeal to me, but I've changed my mind this year. -
Christmas rush comes late and online sales rocket
The Christmas rush came late according to British Retail Consortium chief executive Kevin Hawkins, with shoppers holding off until the last moment and online sales experiencing a surge on Boxing Day said research firm SPSL. -
Criminal axes wholesale after House of Fraser buyout
The wholesale arm of Criminal has been axed after House of Fraser bought the exclusive license to the streetwear brand. -
Crocs to snap up more stores
Quirky footwear brand Crocs is understood to be planning to open more than two stores a week globally next year as the brand embarks on a major retail roll-out strategy. -
Crunch time for Dolcis as Epic exits
The future of footwear chain Dolcis hung in the balance as Drapers went to press, following the shock exit of the retailer’s private equity backer Epic Reconstruction. -
David Beckham's appeal boosts Armani sales
Sales of Emporio Armani men's underwear have rocketed following the news that David Beckham is to model the range, with a new ad campaign set to break for spring 08. -
David Lockyer joins Stylo board
David Lockyer, the former chief executive of Stead & Simpson, has joined Stylo as non-executive director. -
Deals or no deals?
New capital gains tax rules, the credit crunch and a slowdown in consumer spending will have a big impact on the prospects for selling businesses in 2008. -
Drapers Clinic
Have you got a question you need answering? Let Drapers Clinic help you out with your worries about what is in this season, what you should be looking for buying or shying away from. -
Early bird rate extended for Drapers Fashion Summit
The early bird discounted rate for the Drapers Fashion Summit has been extended to this Friday. -
Executive predictions: The 2008 outlook from fashion’s forecasters
Executives from across the UK fashion industry look into their crystal balls to predict what’s in store for 2008 -
Fashion bosses recognised in New Years Honours list
Marks & Spencer chief executive Stuart Rose was awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s New Year Honours list, while River Island managing director Richard Bradbury and Oasis founder Maurice Bennett were honoured with CBEs. -
Good Christmas for Gucci
Luxury brand Gucci expects to achieve higher earnings for the full year after a good Christmas period. -
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Indies slash buying budgets for autumn
Menswear independents are cutting their forward budgets for autumn 08 yet again, this time by 10% to 25%. -
JJB non-exec retires
JJB Sports non-executive director Andrew Thomas has retired after 13 years in the post. -
John Lewis has record clearance period
John Lewis had a record start to its clearance with sales up 4.6% between December 27 and January 2. -
John Smedley managing director dies
Drew Walker, managing director of knitwear business John Smedley, has died. -
Limeys founder buys into Van-Niklas
Roger Wilkinson, the former owner of mini-chain Limeys, has bought into men's accessories brand Van-Niklas. -
Limeys founder Wilkinson turns to men’s accessories
Former Limeys owner Roger Wilkinson has bought into menswear accessories brand Van-Niklas. -
London Fashion Week unveils provisional schedule
Vivienne Westwood is confirmed as one of this season's big draw designers at London Fashion Week in February but Jonathan Saunders has defected to show in New York this season. -
McQueen targeted by London thieves
Alexander McQueen's head office in East London was robbed over the Christmas break according to reports. -
Money worries add up to a tough 2008
So have the tolling bells of doom drowned out the Christmas jingle bells, or can retailers look forward to a happier new year? -
Mothercare to bring forward Christmas update?
Mothercare is considering bringing forward its Christmas trading update after strong sales during the festive period according to reports. -
Next 'cautious' despite profit uplift
Like-for-like sales at Next’s stores fell 3.2% for the period July 30 to December 24 but full year pre-tax profits will beat market expectations thanks to tight cost controls. -
Otto returns to family ownership
Mail order group Otto is back in family hands after chairman Michael Otto bought back the 25% stake held by publishing group WAZ. -
Retail deals likely to soar ahead of 2008 tax rejig
A hike in capital gains tax is likely to boost the number of retail deals in the first quarter of 2008, creating a buyers' market in terms of valuations put on fashion retailers and brands. -
Retail shake-up forecast for 2008
Fashion retailers across sports, menswear and department store sectors are set for a huge shake-up next year, as a series of deals take shape that will irrevocably change the retail landscape. -
Retailer ramp up discounts to 90%
Fears that post-Christmas Sales are running out of steam are proved right today as retailers deepen discounts to up to 90%. -
Retailers ramp up discounts to halt slowing Sale performance
Retailers are ramping up discounts to as much as 90% to clear stock and stop the post-Christmas Sales rush collapsing. -
Riccardo Bellini
In his first year as managing director of Diesel UK, Riccardo Bellini has brought himself up to speed with the fast-moving British market. -
Roderick Charles to expand
Classic menswear retailer Roderick Charles will open three more stores including a flagship in the City of London. -
Victoria Foley
Topshop resourcing manager Victoria Foley tells Rachel Howat how she sources staff for the retailer’s team. -
Xmas binge leaves shoppers stuffed
Binge then whinge has become the predictable pattern of shopper behaviour over the festive season in recent years. This year seems to have been no different, although after a late-breaking super-binge we can expect the ensuing whinge to be even more pronounced than usual.
