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Made-to-measure suits to drive growth at Lewis Yates
Lewis Yates, the premium indie based in Billericay, Essex, is to launch made-to-measure suiting as it looks for new ways to expand the business.
Outlook remains tough for small retailers
Business interruption has been a major challenge to the growth of small to medium sized retail business in 2011 and will continue to be in 2012 according to findings by business insurance company RSA.
Philip Browne marks 25th year with store relocation
Norwich menswear indie Philip Browne celebrates its 25th anniversary today.
Sale stock takes up a quarter of high street
Research shows extent of retailers’ promotional strategies throughout 2011.
Stitch moves to Islington’s Business Design Centre
Menswear trade show Stitch is relocating from London’s Earls Court exhibition centre to the Business Design Centre, Islington.
Psyche links up with college for diploma
Indie department store Psyche has teamed up with Middlesbrough College to create a diploma in fashion retail.
Refit spurs sales at Coes’ Ipswich store
Indie department store group Coes has recorded a double-digit sales rise at its Ipswich store since completing a major refurbishment in July.
Party is So Serene in Solihull
Solihull indie Serene Order hosted a party to mark the opening of its sister store, So Serene, at Mell Square Shopping Centre.
Stone-Dri seeks to whet the appetite
Menswear brand Stone-Dri has made its autumn 11 range available for short order in a bid to entice retailers to trial the brand, which specialises in technical outerwear.
Real Clothing site ‘like another store’
Young fashion indie Real Clothing has revealed ambitions to generate online sales equal to the turnover of a bricks-and-mortar store with the launch of its new website.
London indie Clear puts focus on ethics
New indie Clear is giving shoppers the chance to buy ethically by offering on-trend, sustainable fashion and donating 5% of each sale to a charity for Tanzanian orphans.
Stuarts of London goes Gaga for refit
Menswear indie Stuarts of London has installed a new shopfit designed by the same firm that creates stage sets for pop star Lady Gaga.
Shortlist unveiled for Drapers Fashion Awards 2011
The fashion sector’s top performers have been rewarded today with a place on the newly-released shortlist for the 2011 Drapers Fashion Awards.
Wolsey to raise UK profile with London flagship and website
Heritage menswear brand Wolsey is looking to increase its UK presence with the launch of a London flagship store and a transactional website this autumn.
Gresham Blake doubles up in London
Brighton-based tailor Gresham Blake is to open a second London store, in Commercial Street.
New West End Company signs "twin" deal with Tokyo
The New West End Company has signed its first international partnership, which will see London’s “Luxury Quarter” twinned with Tokyo’s Marunouchi district.
Folk opens fourth UK store
UK contemporary men’s casualwear label Folk has bolstered its store portfolio with the opening of a fourth UK store.
Lift in retail sales for July
Like-for-like sales of clothing and shoes rose in July after two months of decline.
Labour’s four-point plan to save the high street would hand power to communities
The Labour Party has pledged its support to the UK’s high streets with a campaign calling for urgent action to help retailers, save jobs and give communities a say in their local area.
Signature sales soar towards £2m mark
Aberdeen mainstream menswear indie Signature is set to hit £2m in turnover when its financial year ends later this month.
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Manchester Fashion Network seeks region's best companies
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Duke steps down as trade ambassdor
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John Smedley ups fashion credentials
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Online marketplaces may be liable for counterfeit goods
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Footfall rose 0.2% in June
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Indies’ Day verdict: a great idea that lacked publicity
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Fat Face to boost sales with summer ad campaign
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Nike and Selfridges team up to launch NSM autumn collection
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Sports Direct takes control of USC and Cruise
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Avril Lavigne's Abbey Dawn hires sales boss
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Mohamed al-Fayed snaps up luxury e-tailer Cocosa
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Drapers launches indie web directory
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Macy’s sells to 91 countries via web
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Victorinox appoints UK sales chief to lead wholesale expansion
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Three-quarters of high street stores on Sale early
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WSGN Global Fashion Awards: shortlist announced
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Fat Buddha doubles up and has makeover
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Wool shortage will put 10% on price of a suit
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Hot weather slows decline in town centre footfall
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Tourism deal to boost fashion sales
