Drapers
9 February 2008
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A vision for UK fashion
In his new role as chairman of the British Fashion Council, Harold Tillman aims to unite the UK fashion industry. -
A week in fashion: What makes an entrepreneur?
The acquisition of Envy from Alexon by John Kinnaird this week, just one month after his Dolcis business collapsed into administration has outraged and intrigued suppliers, former employees and rival retailers. -
Alexon appoints new chairman
Alexon Group has appointed Richard Handover as non-executive chairman. -
American Apparel, London
With its new Covent Garden store, the US young fashion retailer has established an arena for its colourful styles. -
Base Menswear in administration
The future of 100-year old fashion retailer Base Menswear is uncertain after the business went into administration. -
Baugur makes offer for Moss Bros
Baugur has made on offer to buy menswear business Moss Bros after months of circling the company. -
Baugur still keen on Moss Bros deal
Baugur is understood to have made an informal offer for Moss Bros, dispelling speculation the investment group had closed the door on a deal. -
Bhs forced to axe dog design
Department store group Bhs has removed product featuring a Scottie dog design from its stores after handbag and accessories brand Radley accused the retailer of copying its logo. -
Blog: Can Asda really keep this up?
Asda has begun the year with a hiss and a roar - well figuratively at least, with a range of cheap items for both men and women up for grabs. -
Brands collaborate on (PRODUCT) RED Valentine's Day project
(PRODUCT) RED, the global fund to help fight Aids, has brought together fashion brands to produce special edition Valentine's Day products to help raise money to fight the disease. -
Bullish outlook among men’s indies at AIS
Classic menswear independents shrugged off concerns about economic doom and gloom at the AIS buying group’s show in Solihull last week. -
CAT divides its footwear offer
Footwear brand CAT has segmented its ranges as part of a repositioning of the business. -
Christina De Mercado
Frank Usher’s head designer tells Laura Lovett about her career, and how family connections made it seem her fate to work at the brand. -
CWF expands concessions
Kidswear licensing group Children Worldwide Fashion will roll out its concessions to a further four House of Fraser stores this year. -
Diesel Black Gold debuts at New York Fashion Week
Denim brand Diesel launched a new luxury casualwear brand for men and women at New York Fashion Week yesterday. -
Early bird rate extended for Drapers Fashion Summit
The early bird discounted rate for the Drapers Fashion Summit has been extended to this Friday. -
East website to go transactional
Womenswear retailer East will launch a transactional website this month and will roll out its concessions to a further six John Lewis stores. -
Ecommerce provider Fresca bought by BT
Fresca, the ecommerce solutions provider which runs transactional websites for Mosaic Fashions, Harvey Nichols and Moss Bros, has been bought by BT. -
Final week to enter the Drapers Footwear Awards
Entries for the Drapers Footwear Awards 2008 close this Friday, so make sure you get your entry in. -
Gap's January sales fall
Sales at US casualwear giant Gap dropped 2% on a like-for-like basis for the four weeks to February 2, 2008. -
Henri-Lloyd
With expansion in mind, lifestyle brand Henri-Lloyd is targeting younger consumers with a new streetwear label. -
Henry Holland
House of Holland first hit the spotlight with its tongue-in-cheek slogan T-shirts. The man behind it tells Laura Weir about his journey so far. -
Hugo Boss sales rise
Sales at Hugo Boss rose 9% to €1.6 billion for the year ending 2007, with the business predicting further increases this year. -
Interest rates cut to 5.25%
The Bank of England has cut interest rates by 0.25% to 5.25%, giving retailers a boost after poor Christmas sales and fears of an economic downturn this year. -
Jaeger signs franchise agreement for Middle East
Jaeger has signed a franchise agreement to open stores in the Middle East. -
Jagtiani fuels Debenhams speculation
Speculation over a bid for department store business Debenhams has increased, after Landmark group chairman Micky Jagtiani denied press reports he had ruled out an offer. -
John Lewis sales growth disappoints
Sales at John Lewis rose 2.2% for the week to February 2, slower growth than expected. -
Kinnaird buys Envy
Retail entrepreneur John Kinnaird has bought struggling menswear chain Envy for £1. -
Landlord steps in to save Afflecks Palace
Iconic Manchester shopping emporium Afflecks Palace has been saved from closure after landlord Bruntwood bought the business from manager and founder Elaine Walsh. -
Londoncentral full of optimism
Buyers were pleased with the mainstream product on offer at streetwear shows Londonedge and Londoncentral last week. -
Marchpole predicts loss for year end
Brand house Marchpole expects to make a loss for the year to March 31 after tough UK and US trading hit sales. -
Maus Freres seals Gant deal
Maus Frères has bought Swedish lifestyle brand Gant, after a long-running takeover battle. -
Mothercare teams up with Myleene Klass
Mothercare has signed an exclusive deal with Myleene Klass to launch a babywear collection this summer. -
New showroom for Antik Denim
LA jeans brand Antik Denim is ploughing ahead with plans to grow its UK accounts by opening a new showroom in Manchester next week. -
Pitti Uomo in full swing: Day Two
The second of day of the Pitti Uomo menswear show in Florence yesterday saw the usual mix of bleary eyed buyers emerging after the late night revelling in the Piazzas the night before. -
Price deflation slows in New Year
Price deflation on clothing and footwear has slowed down at the start of this year, according to the British Retail Consortium. -
Price deflation slows in New Year
Price deflation on clothing and footwear has slowed down at the start of this year, according to the British Retail Consortium. -
Profits soar at LVMH
Luxury goods group LVMH reported a 12% increase in profits for its fashion and leather goods businesses in 2007. -
Profits surge at H&M
Profits at Swedish fashion giant H&M rose 26% for the year to November 30 as the business continued its expansion drive. -
PS boss snaps up Turkish factory to ensure quality
Barrie Lewis, owner of mainstream womenswear brands Poppy and PS, has bought a Turkish factory to secure deliveries and quality for PS customers. -
Ram-raiders hit Notts boutique
Ram-raiders have ransacked Bridge Boutique in West Bridgeford, Nottinghamshire, stealing and damaging £10,000 worth of stock and fixtures. -
Roderick Charles to expand
Classic menswear retailer Roderick Charles will open three more stores including a flagship in the City of London. -
Sexton arrives at Slacks & Co
Former Savile Row tailor Edward Sexton has joined women’s trouser brand Slacks & Co to oversee its autumn 08 range. -
Shopping trips rise at start of year after December dip
The number of shopping trips in the UK rose 0.8% year-on-year in January, but fell 26% in December, according to the latest figures from the Retail Traffic Index from analysts SPSL. -
Simon Berwin
A long-established suit supply business and concessions in House of Fraser have cemented Berwin & Berwin’s success in the UK. -
Sports Direct to invest £20m in Chinese venture
Sports Direct has signed an agreement to supply Chinese multi-brand retailer ITAT with some of its labels. -
SSG boss on the prowl for deals
Shoe Studio Group chief operating officer John Egan will look at retail and supply deals and new opportunities after resigning from Mosaic Fashions last week. -
The Weekend Newspaper Round-Up
The best of the business headlines from the weekend newspapers. -
Trading slowdown leaves JT Morgan in administration
Swansea-based independent department store JT Morgan has gone into administration with the loss of about 60 jobs, but a rescue deal is thought to be imminent. -
Triumph steps up store roll-out
Lingerie brand Triumph has opened its fourth UK store. -
UK and US slump puts Marchpole in the red
Brand house Marchpole expects to make a loss for the year to March 31 after tough UK and US trading hit sales. -
US footwear brands sign up to Pure exhibition
The countdown to the launch of Pure's new footwear section has begun, with a raft of brands including You by Crocs and Steve Madden signing up to show. -
Ventura to offer retailers its distribution services
Distribution company Ventura, which is wholly owned by Next, has launched a division called Ventura Network Distribution to offer third-party fashion retailers its distribution and warehousing capabilities. -
Women’s indies stay positive for autumn
Independent womenswear retailers have flat-lined their autumn budgets ahead of this month’s main trade shows.
