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/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/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/saturated-chinese-market-holds-opportunies-for-niche-brands/5049339.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/saturated-chinese-market-holds-opportunies-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/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/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/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/timeline-ms-financial-history/5049326.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/timeline-ms-financial-history/5049326.article From M&S’ £1bn-profit peak, to Marc Bolland’s £13.8m “golden hello”, Drapers looks back at the retailer’s recent financial history. Tue, 21 May 2013 16:37 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/richemont-fashion-chief-executive-resigns/5049318.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/richemont-fashion-chief-executive-resigns/5049318.article Richemont’s fashion and accessories chief executive Marty Wikstrom has stepped down from her role. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/menswear/news/topman-and-fashion-east-unveil-spring-14-line-up/5049320.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/menswear/news/topman-and-fashion-east-unveil-spring-14-line-up/5049320.article MAN, the joint initiative set up by Fashion East and Topman, has announced its London Collections: Men catwalk lineup for spring 14. graeme.moran@emap.com (Graeme Moran) Tue, 21 May 2013 13:58 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 http://www.drapersonline.com/news/menswear-brand-donates-to-clean-clothes-campaign/5049307.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/menswear-brand-donates-to-clean-clothes-campaign/5049307.article Eco-friendly menswear brand Arthur & Henry is donating £15 from every shirt sale to charity in the wake of the factory disasters in Bangladesh. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Tue, 21 May 2013 11:48 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/ecommerce/menswear/news/oki-ni-snapped-up-by-ecommerce-group/5049302.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/ecommerce/menswear/news/oki-ni-snapped-up-by-ecommerce-group/5049302.article Premium etailer Oki-Ni has been bought by menswear ecommerce and media group MenInvest. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Tue, 21 May 2013 09:43 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/ms-marketing-boss-leaves-after-nine-years/5049303.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/ms-marketing-boss-leaves-after-nine-years/5049303.article Marks & Spencer’s executive director of marketing is retiring from the business after nine years. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Tue, 21 May 2013 09:41 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/burberry-posts-record-results/5049299.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/burberry-posts-record-results/5049299.article British luxury brand Burberry achieved record revenue and profits over its last financial year as retail sales soared. victoria.gallagher@emap.com (Victoria Gallagher) Tue, 21 May 2013 09:26 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/bolland-store-presentation-must-improve-but-density-wont-change/5049300.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/bolland-store-presentation-must-improve-but-density-wont-change/5049300.article Marc Bolland has pledged to improve Marks & Spencer’s store environment – although insisted the density of clothing must remain high. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Tue, 21 May 2013 09:22 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/reiss-brand-director-leaves/5049279.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/reiss-brand-director-leaves/5049279.article Reiss brand director Andy Rogers has left the business to join Fred Perry. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Mon, 20 May 2013 16:57 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/exclusive-reiss-loses-two-directors/5049273.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/exclusive-reiss-loses-two-directors/5049273.article Reiss has lost another two of its senior team - ecommerce director Dan Lumb and brand director Andy Rogers step down. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Mon, 20 May 2013 16:40 GMT http://www.drapersonline.com/news/barbour-expands-with-two-key-hires/5049238.article?referrer=RSS http://www.drapersonline.com/news/barbour-expands-with-two-key-hires/5049238.article Lifestyle brand Barbour has expanded its senior team with two appointments. catherine.neilan@emap.com (Catherine Neilan) Mon, 20 May 2013 10:08 GMT