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-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/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/multiples/ms-sales-improve/5004009.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/ms-sales-improve/5004009.article Marks & Spencer saw clothing sales rise 1.4% over the 13 week first quarter to June 27 but overall like-for-like-sales of general merchandise fell back 2.4%. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 08:48 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/west-end-to-capitalise-on-london-fashion-week-fever/5004014.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/west-end-to-capitalise-on-london-fashion-week-fever/5004014.article Fashion retailers in London’s West End will host a High Street Fashion Week in early September to promote shopping in the capital and take advantage of the build up to London Fashion Week. Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:34 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/consumer-confidence-grows-in-june/5004000.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/consumer-confidence-grows-in-june/5004000.article Consumer confidence improved in June after slumping to an all time low last July. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:48 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/are-you-among-the-best-fashion-businesses-of-2009/5003284.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/are-you-among-the-best-fashion-businesses-of-2009/5003284.article Drapers is searching for the best fashion businesses of the past year to enter the Drapers Awards 2009. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/beales-sees-profits-drop/5003962.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/beales-sees-profits-drop/5003962.article Pre-tax profit at department store chain Beales dropped to £543,000 for the 26 weeks to May 2, down from £881,000 the previous year. Sales were also knocked by the collapse of several key concession partners. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:37 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/marlboro-classics-looks-to-expand-under-rebrand/5003843.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/marlboro-classics-looks-to-expand-under-rebrand/5003843.article Lifestyle brand Marlboro Classics is rebranding to MCS Marlboro Classics as it aims to broaden its appeal and expand its offer. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/strong-start-to-high-street-sales/5003856.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/strong-start-to-high-street-sales/5003856.article High street multiples had a strong start to their summer Sales last week, with holidaywear, discount designer labels and Father’s Day helping to boost trade. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00 GMT