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/richemonts-watch-and-jewellery-sales-grew-by-18-and-13-respectively-this-year/5049197.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/richemonts-watch-and-jewellery-sales-grew-by-18-and-13-respectively-this-year/5049197.article The luxury conglomerate achieved these results despite the continuing strength of the Swiss Franc and the high cost of precious metals and stones Thu, 16 May 2013 15:03 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/in-business/policy/government-to-debate-out-of-date-business-rates-system-next-week/5049226.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/in-business/policy/government-to-debate-out-of-date-business-rates-system-next-week/5049226.article Simon Danczuk, MP for Rochdale, will urge the Government to reform the business rates system in a commons debate on Tuesday, saying “business rates are past their sell-by-date”. tiffany.holland@emap.com (Tiffany Holland) Fri, 17 May 2013 17:34 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/sectors/food/qa-morrisons-deal-will-transform-our-balance-sheet-says-ocado-boss-tim-steiner/5049224.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/sectors/food/qa-morrisons-deal-will-transform-our-balance-sheet-says-ocado-boss-tim-steiner/5049224.article This morning Ocado signed a deal to develop Morrisons’ online offer. Retail Week speaks to Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner and chief finance officer Duncan Tatton-Brown about what the deal means for the online retailer. tiffany.holland@emap.com (Tiffany Holland) Fri, 17 May 2013 16:59 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/city-and-finance/city-insider/comment-boots-must-remember-its-loyal-customers/5049222.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/city-and-finance/city-insider/comment-boots-must-remember-its-loyal-customers/5049222.article The owner of Boots has just announced a trading profit of £1.27bn in the year to March 31 – marking its second straight year of double-digit growth. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:44 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/louboutin-steps-into-harrods/5049223.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/louboutin-steps-into-harrods/5049223.article Designer footwear brand Christian Louboutin has opened his first standalone boutique within luxury department store Harrods. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/home/food/dalton-philips-confident-morrisons-can-outperform-in-food-etail/5049221.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/home/food/dalton-philips-confident-morrisons-can-outperform-in-food-etail/5049221.article Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips believes the grocer can outperform the online food market through its partnership with Ocado. george.macdonald@emap.com (George MacDonald) Fri, 17 May 2013 14:37 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/sectors/food/waitrose-calls-in-lawyers-as-ocado-boss-insists-morrisons-deal-will-have-positive-impact/5049220.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/sectors/food/waitrose-calls-in-lawyers-as-ocado-boss-insists-morrisons-deal-will-have-positive-impact/5049220.article Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner has insisted his deal with Morrisons would have no impact on the contractual relationship with Waitrose as the latter instructs its lawyers to examine the deal. tiffany.holland@emap.com (Tiffany Holland) Fri, 17 May 2013 13:55 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/in-business/policy/amazon-faces-second-grilling-from-mps-over-taxes/5049218.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/in-business/policy/amazon-faces-second-grilling-from-mps-over-taxes/5049218.article Amazon is going to be recalled to Parliament to answer questions about its low corporate income tax bill. laura.heywood@emap.com (Laura Heywood) Fri, 17 May 2013 13:31 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/the-jewellery-show-london-grows-loose-gem-and-diamond-area/5049219.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/the-jewellery-show-london-grows-loose-gem-and-diamond-area/5049219.article The forthcoming Jewellery Show London will play host to a loose gems area this year and will also introduce a loose diamonds area, helping to ensure that the show is the most comprehensive go-to destination in the jewellery buying calendar.For the first time the Jewellery Show London, organised by i2i events, which takes place on June 11-12 at London’s Somerset House, will house a selection of loose diamonds exhibitors including Windiam, Nasielski Diamonds, Arcadia Diamonds, HRA Group, Fri, 17 May 2013 13:28 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/ppc-and-performance-marketing/5049217.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/indie-hub/ppc-and-performance-marketing/5049217.article When it comes to paid search, you will undoubtedly be investing a considerable amount of time and financial resources. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:20 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/people/retail-week-rising-stars-deadline-extended-to-may-24/5049216.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/people/retail-week-rising-stars-deadline-extended-to-may-24/5049216.article The deadline for entries for the Retail Week Rising Star Awards 2013 has been extended meaning retailers have one more week to recognise those people that make a difference to their organisation. nicola.harrison@emap.com (Nicola Harrison) Fri, 17 May 2013 13:03 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/1m-worth-of-jewellery-stolen-from-cannes-film-festival/5049215.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/1m-worth-of-jewellery-stolen-from-cannes-film-festival/5049215.article According to report on the BBC’s website, the jewellery was taken from a safe in the room of an employee of Chopard. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:38 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/sectors/food/the-morrisons-ocado-deal-what-it-means-for-both-retailers/5049214.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/sectors/food/the-morrisons-ocado-deal-what-it-means-for-both-retailers/5049214.article Morrisons has inked a deal with Ocado that will enable it to launch an online grocery business this year. Retail Week takes a look at the impact of the deal on both businesses and the details of the agreement. nicola.harrison@emap.com (Nicola Harrison) tiffany.holland@emap.com (Tiffany Holland) Fri, 17 May 2013 12:18 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-drapers-daily/bangladesh-could-fashion-businesses-be-a-force-for-good/5049213.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-drapers-daily/bangladesh-could-fashion-businesses-be-a-force-for-good/5049213.article It is impossible for the images coming out of Bangladesh in the past few weeks not to leave their impact and, in discussing the business response to the tragedy, we must not lose sight of the fact that people have lost their lives because sufficient precautions were not taken. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Fri, 17 May 2013 10:45 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/sectors/food/infographic-online-grocery-market-shares/5049013.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/sectors/food/infographic-online-grocery-market-shares/5049013.article Retail Week looks at the size of the online grocery market. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:18 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/sectors/food/the-morrisons-ocado-deal-what-the-analysts-say/5049212.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/sectors/food/the-morrisons-ocado-deal-what-the-analysts-say/5049212.article Morrisons has finally signed the long-awaited deal with Ocado, which will enable the Bradford-based supermarket to launch an online offer this year. Retail Week takes a look at the City’s reaction. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:52 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-drapers-daily/with-600-gilets-ms-a13-falls-wide-of-the-mark/5049211.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/blogs/the-drapers-daily/with-600-gilets-ms-a13-falls-wide-of-the-mark/5049211.article The much-anticipated preview of Marks & Spencer’s autumn 13 collection drew everyone’s focus to the quality of the range – but at what expense to the actual customer? catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Fri, 17 May 2013 09:40 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/exclusive-harvey-nichols-to-hire-new-team-for-private-label-business/5049210.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/exclusive-harvey-nichols-to-hire-new-team-for-private-label-business/5049210.article Harvey Nichols is looking to recruit a new department for its private label business, kicking off with the imminent hire of a divisional boss. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Fri, 17 May 2013 09:11 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/miss-patina-opens-in-asia/5049209.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/miss-patina-opens-in-asia/5049209.article British brand Miss Patina has selected China as the location for its first ever store. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Fri, 17 May 2013 09:06 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/exclusive-mamas-and-papas-grows-up-with-childrens-line/5049208.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/exclusive-mamas-and-papas-grows-up-with-childrens-line/5049208.article Maternity and babywear chain Mamas & Papas is to expand its range to include kidswear for children up to the age of six. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Fri, 17 May 2013 09:02 GMT