http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.drapersonline.com http://www.drapersonline.com/brain-drain-fear-as-uk-talent-heads-overseas/5049393.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/brain-drain-fear-as-uk-talent-heads-overseas/5049393.article Recruiters say key buying and merchandising talent is being lured by higher salaries and change of lifestyle. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/bidding-war-looms-over-coggles/5049398.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/bidding-war-looms-over-coggles/5049398.article Coggles’ administrators have received interest from “serious” players looking to make a bid for the business. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Fri, 24 May 2013 06:23 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/protests-to-take-place-over-bangladesh-factory-disasters/5049409.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/protests-to-take-place-over-bangladesh-factory-disasters/5049409.article Protests are taking place today across Europe, calling on fashion brands and retailers to pay compensations to the victims of the collapsed factory in Bangladesh. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Fri, 24 May 2013 10:44 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/john-lewis-seeks-exclusives-to-bolster-growth/5049399.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/john-lewis-seeks-exclusives-to-bolster-growth/5049399.article John Lewis has urged suppliers to make it their first port of call with new products as it looks to meet its ambitious growth targets. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Fri, 24 May 2013 06:32 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/harris-tweed-and-raeburn-win-ukft-awards/5049405.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/harris-tweed-and-raeburn-win-ukft-awards/5049405.article Harris Tweed Hebrides picked up two of the top gongs at this year’s NatWest UK Fashion & Textile Awards, as Christopher Raeburn was named Designer of the Year. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Fri, 24 May 2013 09:54 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/whiteley-shopping-centre-opens-for-business/5049404.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/whiteley-shopping-centre-opens-for-business/5049404.article Whiteley Shopping Centre, 320,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space, opened in Hampshire yesterday (May 23) kicking off five days of festivities over the bank holiday weekend. jill.geoghegan@emap.com (Jill Gegohegan) Fri, 24 May 2013 10:06 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/john-lewis-price-matching-fuels-sales/5049403.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/john-lewis-price-matching-fuels-sales/5049403.article Fashion at John Lewis outpaced wider sales growth last week on the back of price matching activity across the department store chain. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Fri, 24 May 2013 09:57 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/image-gallery-whiteley-shopping-centre/5049407.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/news/image-gallery-whiteley-shopping-centre/5049407.article Topshop, Next, H&M and River Island were among the retailers to open their doors for the first time at a new Hampshire shopping centre yesterday. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Fri, 24 May 2013 10:09 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/timeline-punkyfish/5049408.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/timeline-punkyfish/5049408.article Last week Punkyfish managing director Kemal Gediz was jailed for 18 months after failing to pay VAT. Drapers looks back at the company’s history. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:25 GMT 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/young-fashion/news/punkyfish-managing-director-jailed/5049374.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/young-fashion/news/punkyfish-managing-director-jailed/5049374.article Young fashion retailer Punkyfish’s managing director has been jailed for 18 months after failing to pay VAT. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Thu, 23 May 2013 10:12 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/multiples/stores-encouraged-to-stay-open-beyond-6pm-to-boost-turnover/5049364.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/multiples/stores-encouraged-to-stay-open-beyond-6pm-to-boost-turnover/5049364.article Retail footfall has seen a spike after 6pm while working-hour numbers remain muted - suggesting retailers should look towards later opening to increase their catchment. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/ms-to-recoup-1m-in-over-paid-rent/5049377.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/ms-to-recoup-1m-in-over-paid-rent/5049377.article Marks & Spencer has won a case against French banking giant BNP Paribas after the retailer was charged more than £1.1m in rent from vacated properties. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Thu, 23 May 2013 10:40 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/young-fashion/fight-for-fashion-calls-in-liquidator/5049363.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/young-fashion/fight-for-fashion-calls-in-liquidator/5049363.article Licensing and distribution firm Fight For Fashion has filed for insolvency, calling in a corporate recovery specialist to assist with the liquidation. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:15 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/footwear/news/wolverine-creates-new-role-to-drive-growth/5049372.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/footwear/news/wolverine-creates-new-role-to-drive-growth/5049372.article Footwear group Wolverine Worldwide has promoted Elliot Brown to the new role of commercial director. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Thu, 23 May 2013 10:20 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/liverpool-one-to-launch-tv-ad-campaign/5049375.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/liverpool-one-to-launch-tv-ad-campaign/5049375.article Shopping centre Liverpool One is today launching a £2.5m TV advertising campaign in a bid to drive footfall. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Thu, 23 May 2013 10:21 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/hof-reports-record-profit-levels/5049337.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/hof-reports-record-profit-levels/5049337.article House of Fraser has reported its highest ever gross profits and record level like-for-like sales, with house brands being singled out for driving much of its growth.   catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Wed, 22 May 2013 09:38 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/primark-to-offer-financial-aid-to-all-rana-plaza-workers/5049334.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/primark-to-offer-financial-aid-to-all-rana-plaza-workers/5049334.article Primark has said it will provide short-term financial aid to all workers at the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh, which collapsed last month. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Wed, 22 May 2013 09:12 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/armani-posts-excellent-results/5049335.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/armani-posts-excellent-results/5049335.article Luxury label Armani has delivered an “excellent” set of results for the third year running with earnings rising 20%. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Wed, 22 May 2013 09:37 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/saturated-chinese-market-holds-opportunities-for-niche-brands/5049339.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/saturated-chinese-market-holds-opportunities-for-niche-brands/5049339.article A focus on elite in store experience and smaller niche brands will be the leading factors for success in luxury fashion competing in a slowing Chinese market, industry leaders have said. jill.geoghegan@emap.com (Jill Gegohegan) Wed, 22 May 2013 09:53 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/menswear/news/newgen-men-winners-revealed/5049338.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/menswear/news/newgen-men-winners-revealed/5049338.article Designer labels Agi & Sam and Astrid Andersen have this season been added to the London Collections: Men line up after receiving Newgen Men sponsorship. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Wed, 22 May 2013 09:55 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/news/exclusive-ms-head-of-store-environment-to-step-down/5049321.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/exclusive-ms-head-of-store-environment-to-step-down/5049321.article M&S’ director of store environment and product presentation Nayna McIntosh is leaving after eight years at the company. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Tue, 21 May 2013 13:52 GMT