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News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brandwatch
Hentsch Man
As it expands into a full clothing offer, this classic brand still retains the cut and detail of its signature shirts.
The Drapers Interview
José Neves
The far-sighted founder of indie etail portal Farfetch.com explains his plan to rapidly grow its client list from 110 boutiques to 1,000.
Analysis
Picking through the bones of Peacocks
When value retailer Peacocks collapsed under the weight of almost £750m of debt last week, it sent shockwaves through the sector.
Drapers Independent Retailer Directory.
The brand new directory of UK Independent Retailers.
Shopwatch
Barbour, Covent Garden
This flagship store for the purveyor of waxed jackets is finding favour with the urban set as it seeks to be all things to all style lovers.
Indicator
Womenswear Lingerie Indicator, 10 February 2012
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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
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Boohoo.com's parent sees profits soar in 2011
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Newness drives fashion sales at John Lewis
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House of Fraser Oxford Street axes 14 brands in womenswear overhaul
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Selfridges unveils exclusive designs for jubilee and Olympics celebrations
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Brewins takes back seat at Republic
