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News
Indies plead for action over credit crisis
Survey by Drapers and Labour MP reveals full extent of credit insurance woes, with fashion indies demanding Government tackles the issue
Former Religion duo set up own label
Two former designers from young fashion brand Religion have launched a 50-piece womenswear label, Prey of London, for autumn 12.
Lagom targets fellow indies with short-order label
Women’s young fashion indie Lagom is offering its own label as a short-order wholesale brand for spring 12.
Retail employment edges up 0.5% but outlook remains gloomy
Retail employment rose by a “modest” 0.5% in the final quarter of 2011 but the outlook remains downbeat, as 38% of retailers prepare to cut staffing levels this quarter.
Boudoir Femme grows into bigger store
Cambridge indie Boudoir Femme will double its store space and bring in a selection of new brands when it relocates later this month.
Europe boss reviews Rocket Dog stockists
Rocket Dog, the women’s young fashion footwear brand, has kicked off a review of its UK stockist base following the appointment of a new European managing director.
Ross returns with retail consultancy
Howard Ross, the former UK and Republic of Ireland country manager for German womenswear brand Gerry Weber, has set up a consultancy called Retail Brand Connection.
Mama-La-Mode to wholesale babywear
The founder of maternity etailer Mama-La-Mode.com has created a wholesale babywear range for spring 12, which aims to provide stockists with flexible delivery.
Melania targets UK indies for autumn 12
Italian kids’ footwear brand Melania will wholesale to UK indies for the first time for autumn 12 and is hoping to pick up between 30 and 50 stockists in its first season.
Wolf & Badger to double up in London with Mayfair store
Designer indie Wolf & Badger is to open its second UK store after experiencing “tremendous demand” in its original London boutique.
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Chocolate to publish magazine and recruit more staff
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Retail businesses in administration set to rise in coming months, warns BRC
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Last-minute shoppers bring festive cheer to high street
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Town centres minister and Government urged to respond to Portas review
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Outlook remains tough for small retailers
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Stormy winds bring flurry of sales to Scottish indies
The Drapers Interview
Ruth Runberg
The buying director of Browns crossed the Atlantic to join the designer indie, where only the best of the best is good enough to keep her ‘global luxury customer’ happy.
Brandwatch
Palmer Harding
Starting from spring 12, this design duo are on a mission to perfect the great white shirt.
Analysis
Shattered retailers pick up the pieces
Last week the country was subject to some of the most destructive rioting for decades. Many stood shocked at the scenes unfolding on television screens of hundreds of youths trashing shops and stealing goods, some with outrageous boldness. Some looters were even filmed trying shoes on for size before stealing them.
Off the record
Off the record, February 3 2012
Drapers gets the lowdown on the latest gossip and reports back from the hottest parties and events.
Competition
Exclusive Competition: Inspirational windows for the new season
Drapers is offering an independent retailer the chance to win a consultation with our stores expert John Ryan and £200 of Selfridges vouchers.
Drapers Independent Retailer Directory.
The brand new directory of UK Independent Retailers.
Indicator
Men's Contemporary Indicator, February 3 2012
Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from men’s contemporary retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect men’s contemporary by clicking on the PDF’s
Women's Contemporary Indicator, 3 February 2012
Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from women’s contemporary retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect women’s contemporary by clicking on the PDF’s
Inspiring Indies
Trends and Catwalks
Feature
Review of the Year
Price hikes, acquisitions, a British manufacturing revival and a royal wedding, and all amid an economic downturn. We round up the best and worst of 2011.
