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/staff-shake-up-puts-reiss-back-on-track/5049360.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/staff-shake-up-puts-reiss-back-on-track/5049360.article Reiss founder David Reiss insisted the premium retailer is “back on track” under a new structure and creative director, following the departure of its brand and ecommerce directors. ana.santi@emap.com (Ana Santi) Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/timeline-reiss-staff-moves/5049389.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/timeline-reiss-staff-moves/5049389.article David Reiss this week told Drapers the business was “back on track” after a significant shake up on its team. We look back at the moves that have taken place over the last few years. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:53 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/monsoon-hires-jacques-vert-director/5049379.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/monsoon-hires-jacques-vert-director/5049379.article Womenswear group Monsoon Accessorize has appointed former Jacques Vert commercial director John Bovill to head up its IT and e-commerce operations. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:43 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/laura-ashley-celebrates-anniversity-with-dividend-pay-out/5049340.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/laura-ashley-celebrates-anniversity-with-dividend-pay-out/5049340.article Womenswear and homewear chain Laura Ashley is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary by paying a special £3.6m dividend to its shareholders. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:57 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/ms-clothing-slumps-further-as-profits-reach-eight-year-low/5049298.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/ms-clothing-slumps-further-as-profits-reach-eight-year-low/5049298.article Sales at Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise arm have fallen yet again, with sales down 2.4% as profits fells to the lowest point in eight years. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/lk-bennett-appoints-former-burberry-director/5049311.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/lk-bennett-appoints-former-burberry-director/5049311.article Premium womenswear retailer LK Bennett has appointed a former Burberry director to head up its merchandising team. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:46 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/ms-expected-to-unveil-profit-slump/5049234.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/ms-expected-to-unveil-profit-slump/5049234.article Marks & Spencer is expected to unveil its lowest profits for eight years when it publishes its results tomorrow. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Mon, 20 May 2013 09:47 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/joules-courts-private-equity-bids/5049236.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/joules-courts-private-equity-bids/5049236.article Fashion retailer Joules is being courted by several potential bidders - including LVMH’s private equity arm L Capital. gemma.goldfingle@emap.com (Gemma Goldfingle) Mon, 20 May 2013 09:49 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/collectif-invests-for-mainstream-push/5049181.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/collectif-invests-for-mainstream-push/5049181.article Vintage-inspired alternative label Collectif is looking to make the leap into the mainstream market as it increases investment in retail and online. caroline.parry@emap.com (Caroline Parry) Thu, 16 May 2013 09:27 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/image-gallery-preview-ms-autumn-13-collection/5049137.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/image-gallery-preview-ms-autumn-13-collection/5049137.article Marks & Spencer has unveiled its autumn 13 collection - the first full range under style director Belinda Earl. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Wed, 15 May 2013 08:41 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/marks-and-spencer-to-reveal-new-womenswear-structure/5049111.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/marks-and-spencer-to-reveal-new-womenswear-structure/5049111.article Marks & Spencer is expected to unveil a shake up of its womenswear team at this evening’s autumn 13 preview. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Tue, 14 May 2013 10:25 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/department-store-sales-fall-8-in-april/5049030.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/department-store-sales-fall-8-in-april/5049030.article Department stores had the toughest month so far this year in April with sales down 8% on the same time last year according to Barclaycard. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Mon, 13 May 2013 10:03 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/lk-bennett-plots-global-growth-as-profits-double/5049026.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/lk-bennett-plots-global-growth-as-profits-double/5049026.article Premium womenswear retailer LK Bennett is plotting international expansion after almost doubling pre-tax profits. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Mon, 13 May 2013 10:05 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/selfridges-manes-in-brands-pledge/5048994.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/selfridges-manes-in-brands-pledge/5048994.article Sebastian Manes has pledged to “work more closely with brands” that feature in both the womenswear and menswear departments at Selfridges following his promotion this week. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Fri, 10 May 2013 09:19 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/sales-of-separates-on-the-up-as-women-dress-down/5048996.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/sales-of-separates-on-the-up-as-women-dress-down/5048996.article Dresses are in decline after years of dominating womenswear sales, figures from Kantar Worldpanel suggest. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Fri, 10 May 2013 09:41 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/superdrys-womenswear-to-reach-tipping-point-this-year/5048972.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/superdrys-womenswear-to-reach-tipping-point-this-year/5048972.article Superdry will reach “the tipping point” for women shoppers within the next year, as word spreads of the retailer’s new focus on more feminine product, boss Julian Dunkerton has said. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Thu, 9 May 2013 10:27 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/fashion-sales-rebound-despite-22-drop-in-retail-sales/5048925.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/fashion-sales-rebound-despite-22-drop-in-retail-sales/5048925.article Fashion sales bounced back in April despite a 2.2% decline in like-for-like retail sales values compared to the last year, according to the latest Retail Sales Monitor from the British Retail Consortium and KPMG. caroline.parry@emap.com (Caroline Parry) Wed, 8 May 2013 10:36 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/french-brand-la-fe-maraboute-to-launch-in-uk/5048900.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/french-brand-la-fe-maraboute-to-launch-in-uk/5048900.article French contemporary womenswear brand La Fée Maraboutée is in discussions with stockists ahead of plans to launch in the UK for spring 2014. caroline.parry@emap.com (Caroline Parry) Wed, 8 May 2013 09:35 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/uk-luxury-sector-set-to-top-74bn-in-2013/5048857.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/uk-luxury-sector-set-to-top-74bn-in-2013/5048857.article British luxury brands are optimistic about 2013, with new research predicting the sector will grow by 12% to £7.4bn in 2013. caroline.parry@emap.com (Caroline Parry) Tue, 7 May 2013 11:06 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/exclusive-project-d-to-cease-trading/5048759.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/womenswear/news/exclusive-project-d-to-cease-trading/5048759.article Project D, the contemporary womenswear brand co-founded by former X Factor judge Dannii Minogue, will cease to exist after spring 13. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Thu, 2 May 2013 07:14 GMT