http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/ms-appoints-property-boss-to-head-international-expansion/5004140.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/ms-appoints-property-boss-to-head-international-expansion/5004140.article Marks & Spencer’s director of property and store design Clem Constantine has been given the extra responsibility of heading the retailer’s international division. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 16:07 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/john-lewis-sales-hit-by-hot-weather/5004121.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/john-lewis-sales-hit-by-hot-weather/5004121.article John Lewis’ fashion sales dropped 1.3% for the week to June 27, as hot weather kept some shoppers away from the first day of Clearance on Saturday. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/fashion-sales-down-11-in-june/5004124.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/fashion-sales-down-11-in-june/5004124.article Like-for-like fashion sales in June were down 1.1%, a little more than the average retail drop across all retail sectors of 0.9%. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:23 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/george-davies-eyes-sites-for-first-give-stand-alone-stores/5004127.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/george-davies-eyes-sites-for-first-give-stand-alone-stores/5004127.article George Davies, the man behind Next, Per Una and George at Asda, is set to secure sites for the first stores for his new GIVe brand, to open in October. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:58 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/ms-forecasts-3-rise-in-clothing-prices/5004047.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/ms-forecasts-3-rise-in-clothing-prices/5004047.article Marks & Spencer is likely to increase prices on its clothing by an average of 3% this autumn because of currency fluctuations. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:05 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/footwear/news/moda-in-pelle-sets-sights-on-mr-shoes/5004046.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/footwear/news/moda-in-pelle-sets-sights-on-mr-shoes/5004046.article Stephen Buck, the owner of women’s footwear chain Moda In Pelle, has made an indicative offer for branded footwear chain Mr Shoes after it fell into administration last week. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:47 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/moss-bros-moots-hire-tie-up-with-indies/5004048.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/moss-bros-moots-hire-tie-up-with-indies/5004048.article Moss Bros has laid down the gauntlet to other high street chains to collaborate with independent retailers with plans to launch Moss Bros Hire departments in menswear indies across the country. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:45 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/tk-maxx-bolsters-buying-teams/5004050.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/tk-maxx-bolsters-buying-teams/5004050.article Discount giant TJX Europe, the parent company of TK Maxx, has hired Etam managing director Pierre-Olivier Gaillard to head up its accessories division as part of a restructure of its head office buying team. Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:47 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/24000-head-to-opening-of-bb-berlin/5004076.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/24000-head-to-opening-of-bb-berlin/5004076.article Bread & Butter Berlin drew in 24,000 visitors on its opening day yesterday but attendance had dropped this morning to around 11,000 by 11am. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:56 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/woolworths-sold-brands-for-12-million/5004056.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/woolworths-sold-brands-for-12-million/5004056.article Collapsed retailer Woolworths sold its brands, including the Ladybird kidswear brand, for £12 million, it has emerged. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 10:46 GMT