Drapers
9 September 2011
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New agent kicks off Saint Tropez push
Danish womenswear brand Saint Tropez is set to grow its presence in the UK market as new agent Concept Fashion Agency looks to increase its stockist base by more than 25%. -
25 Ten Boutique to sell exclusive Clare McCullock line
Liverpool designer Clare McCullock has created an exclusive collection for young fashion indie 25 Ten Boutique in Rochdale. -
A last hurrah for Jil Sander at Uniqlo
Uniqlo, the Japanese fast-fashion chain, has launched its fifth and final +J collection in collaboration with designer Jil Sander as part of Vogue’s Fashion Night Out, which took place in London last night. -
Alexon calls in KPMG to consider restructuring options
Alexon Group has appointed KPMG as restructuring specialists to help it turn round its performance. -
Alice Stone
The founder of scarf label Lily and Lionel tells Stephen Spear why the time is right for it to move into men’s styles and handbags -
An indie I admire...Made Man in Cockfosters
Chosen by Charlie Henery, international sales manager at womenswear brand Motel Rocks -
Ann Summers will pop up at Selfridges
Women’s lingerie retailer Ann Summers is opening a pop-up shop in Selfridges in London this month, after winning the luxury department store’s backing with its recent rebrand. -
Armani picks Rihanna as face of autumn ads
Global popstar Rihanna has been unveiled as the star of both Armani Jeans and Emporio Armani Underwear’s autumn 11 ad campaign. -
Arnotts to launch new accessories hall
Luxury US accessories brand Coach is to launch in Ireland for the first time with a section in Dublin-based department store Arnotts’ new accessories hall. -
Boden profits surge 13% in 2010
Home shopping giant Boden like-for-likes grew 5% in first half of the year as it reports a profit surge in 2010. -
Cheryl Cole to collaborate with StylistPick
Online accessories specialist StylistPick is to collaborate with pop star and former X Factor judge Cheryl Cole on a limited edition footwear collection to launch in December. -
Copyright
Copyright is an automatic right that protects the way an original idea is expressed in a piece of work. -
CPI inflation rate reaches 4.5%
The rate of inflation rose to 4.5% in August from 4.4% in July as clothing prices climbed, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) showed. -
Curvy Kate finds niche in Nordic region
British plus-size lingerie brand Curvy Kate will be sold in Finland, Denmark and Sweden from this autumn, taking the total number of countries where it is distributed to 15. -
Dorothy Perkins fined £1k for store being too cold
Retail chain Dorothy Perkins has been fined £1,000 for allowing one of its stores to become so cold after the heating system broke that staff became ill. -
Find the chosen few
Quantity doesn’t always mean quality when it comes to finding graduates for roles like merchandising. -
Gisele Bündchen signs for Esprit
Casualwear chain Esprit has unveiled Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen as the face of its autumn 11 womenswear campaign. -
Green marketing
Going green has been recognised by companies of all sizes with the rise of environmental concerns. If you are acting in an environmentally responsible way, it is important for you to communicate your greenness. -
Hallett Retail to sell jewellery in HoF
Hallett Retail, the multi-brand concession business, has agreed a deal with department store chain House of Fraser to manage jewellery concessions in 45 of its UK stores. -
Help selling overseas is just a click away
A core component of the UK Fashion & Textile Association’s (UKFT) mission is the provision of accurate and impartial information to help retailers and suppliers make better business decisions; and in today’s challenging times we know how vital that can be both in financial terms and to save precious time. -
Hermès wins legal battle over LVMH
Hermès has won a major victory over LVMH today after a French appeals court crushed the luxury giant’s chances for a takeover. -
High street price increases slow fashion sales
Shoppers are finding it increasingly hard to keep up with the latest fashion trends due to increases in clothing prices, according to research. -
Hot Tuna appoints new executive chairman
Surfwear brand Hot Tuna as announced the appointment of a new executive chairman with immediate effect. -
IMAGE GALLERY: Prima High Street Fashion Awards
Next was named High Street Retailer of the Year for 2011 at last night’s Comfort Prima High Street Fashion Awards. -
IMAGE GALLERY: A good yarn: the story of Harris Tweed
A new book celebrates Harris Tweed, the woollen textile that has been hand-woven by islanders off the west coast of Scotland for generations. -
IMAGE GALLERY: First look at Westfield Stratford City
Westfield Stratford City opened to hordes of shoppers this morning. -
IMAGE GALLERY: M&S unveils new format store
Marks & Spencer has unveiled the first of its new-format pilot stores which are designed to better showcase individual brands and make stores easier to navigate. -
IMAGE GALLERY: Topshop opens in Chicago
Fashion giant Arcadia took another step forward internationally with the opening of a flagship Topshop/Topman store on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue. -
IMAGE GALLERY: Vogue's Fashion Night Out
Vogue’s Fashion’s Night Out took place last night for the third consecutive year. -
Indie gives Joseph Ribkoff own room
Mainstream womenswear indie Anne Furbank is so pleased with the performance of Joseph Ribkoff it is giving the Canadian brand its own room, with 600 sq ft of space, in its Newmarket store. -
Interviews and making job offers
Taking on new members of staff can be a complex process. Conducting interviews gives you the chance to make sure you choose the most suitable candidate, but also to provide those seeking the role with information about the job and the business. -
Kew 159 gets makeover in Kensington
Womenswear retailer Kew 159 has revamped its store on London’s High Street Kensington. -
Lacoste asks for ban on mass-killer wearing its clothes
French fashion label Lacoste has asked Norwegian police to ban mass-killer, Anders Breivik, from wearing its world famous crocodile logo. -
Long queues form as Westfield Stratford City swings open its doors
Marks and Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland opened proceedings at the new Westfield Stratford City shopping centre this morning declaring that the new M&S store will “carry the torch for the best of UK retailing”. -
Louis Vuitton announces new chief executive
French luxury label Louis Vuitton has announced the appointment of a new chief executive effective from the end of 2012. -
Marc Jacobs talks with Dior rumoured to have stalled
Negotiations between Marc Jacobs and French fashion house Christian Dior over the Louis Vuitton creative director taking the top design role at the brand are said to be proving difficult. -
Matalan to launch in-house training
Value fashion retailer Matalan is launching a bespoke training scheme to ensure all its retail managers reach its standard. -
Melinda Gloss
Set up by two French philosophy students, this luxury menswear brand majors in studied cool. -
Men's Footwear Indicator, September 9 2011
Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from men’s footwear retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect men’s footwear by clicking on the PDF -
Milletré moves from Made in Italy mantra
Premium London womenswear boutique Milletré has overhauled its brand mix as part of a change of direction under its new owners. -
Monki eyes up flagship and 10 stores in London
Swedish women’s young fashion retailer Monki is on the hunt for a London flagship following its UK debut last week as a concession at Selfridges in London. -
Monki, Selfridges, London
Upscale Selfridges is a strange location for the UK debut of a quirky Swedish retailer known for its cheap fast fashion, but this shop-in-shop is a success. -
New York Fashion Week: Alexander Wang, Victoria Beckham and Diane von Furstenberg
The New York spring 12 shows delivered a sporty aesthetic that coincided with an abundance of colour and print, signalling no return to neutrals anytime soon. -
New York Fashion Week: Donna Karan, Carolina Herrera, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Preen
Marc by Marc Jacobs, Carolina Herrera and Preen upped the colour ante, whilst Donna Karan went tribal. -
New York Fashion Week: Michael Kors and Proenza Schouler
Michael Kors and Proenza Schouler take a walk on the wild side for spring 12 -
New York Fashion Week: Oscar de la Renta and Rodarte
Oscar de la Renta and Rodarte brought their own take on glamour to New York, as a fresh spring palette of yellow and white dominated. -
Off the record, September 9 2011
Drapers gets the lowdown on the latest gossip and reports back from the hottest parties and events. -
Oki-ni returning to high street in Esher
Premium menswear etailer Oki-ni is returning to bricks and mortar with the opening of a store in Esher, Surrey, on September 12. -
On the web this week www.riverisland.com
The recently relaunched River Island website has a completely different look and feel. -
Online sales up 14% in August
Online sales were up 14% to £5.3bn in August as fashion drove sales. -
Opening of shirting factory is boost for UK manufacturing
The British manufacturing industry will receive another shot in the arm next year with the opening of a shirting factory in West Yorkshire. -
Pennie Muir
Co-owner of specialist handbag indie Buckle & Hyde in Stratford upon Avon Brands include Claudio Ferrici, Hansson, Mywalit -
Primark operating margins to be hit by high street discounting
Primark’s operating margin is expected to be hit slightly in its full year results after a higher level of discounting than is normal on the UK high street towards the end of the summer. -
Property review could lead to closure of 60 New Look stores over next three years
New Look expects to close about 60 stores following a review which could see the retailer finding imaginative ways to fill surplus space. -
Raising the company profile using a blog
Blogging has increased rapidly and there are millions upon millions of blogs. Blogs can be a fantastic way of communicating with customers and potential customers, or even with the business world if you use it to impart advice, tips and business knowledge. -
Ralph Lauren names Giorgio Armani exec as European group president
Premium lifestyle brand and retailer Ralph Lauren has appointed John Hooks as group president in Europe, replacing Brian Duffy. -
Regatta to open 400,000 sq ft distribution centre
Regatta, the outdoor clothing and footwear group, has unveiled plans for a new distribution centre in Cheshire to support the continuing growth of its global business. -
Retail goes high-tech at Westfield Stratford
New store concepts and technological advances showcase shopping’s future. -
Retail theatre
Reiss is set to grab the limelight with its new look at Westfield Stratford, but other stores will also impress -
Retail’s IT crowd arrives in Stratford
Being the first to successfully tap into new consumer behaviour is like finding a golden ticket. -
Retailers with a game plan
Topshop and Aldo hope adding games to their websites will increase interaction with potential customers -
Robbie Williams to talk about his debut menswear collection
Robbie Williams fans curious about the popstar’s new foray into men’s fashion will have a chance to view his debut collection and meet the popstar in person today. -
Royal Elastics aims for 50 stockists
Footwear brand Royal Elastics is relaunching in the UK for spring 12 and wants to increase its number of stockists tenfold to 50. -
Schoolwear helps boost strong week for fashion sales at John Lewis
Fashion sales enjoyed a solid performance at department store John Lewis this week, up 7.7% in the week to September 3, compared to the same week last year. -
Six Aurora shops trial mobile payment
Aurora Fashions is trialling mobile payment in eight shops in a move potentially leading to self-checkout. -
SuperGroup takes action against Burton
SuperGroup, the young fashion business which owns the brand Superdry and chain Cult, has launched legal action against Burton, accusing the Arcadia-owned retailer of copying one of its designs. -
Third Attic store opens in Inverness
Scottish young fashion independent Attic has opened a third store, in Inverness. -
Thomas Pink unveils men's suits
British shirt maker Thomas Pink has launched a range of men’s suits to compliment the retailer’s well known ranges of shirts, knitwear and accessories. -
Tina Knowles
The involvement of daughter Beyoncé may imply that Tina Knowles’ House of Deréon is just another celebrity brand, but Knowles has the skills to silence the sceptics. -
Topman removes slogan t-shirts after Twitter outcry
Topman has pulled two t-shirts - one comparing women to dogs and the other joking about domestic abuse - following an angry social media backlash. -
VIDEO: Vogue's Fashion Night Out
Drapers’ Marie Davies speaks to key industry figures who were lending a hand for Vogue Fashion’s Night Out -
Vivienne Westwood in legal dispute with franchise partner
A legal dispute has broken out between Vivienne Westwood and one of her long-standing business partners over plans to end the franchise agreement between them. -
Women's Footwear Indicator, September 9 2011
Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from women’s footwear retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect women’s footwear by clicking on the PDF
