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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.
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.
Darcy B eyes sales boom in bigger shop
Contemporary womenswear indie Darcy B is looking to triple its sales at its Woodbridge store in Suffolk after moving into larger premises.
Dalston is hot spot for vintage indies
Vintage retailers Rokit and Traid are among a growing contingent of independents eyeing up retail space in Dalston, east London, following the lead of Beyond Retro and Pelicans & Parrots.
Sale stock takes up a quarter of high street
Research shows extent of retailers’ promotional strategies throughout 2011.
Black White Denim opens pop-up shop
Womenswear indie Black White Denim opened a pop-up shop in Manchester city centre this week.
New look for The Dressing Room
Contemporary womenswear indie The Dressing Room in St Albans has completed a store revamp to keep it fresh and exciting for customers.
Indies bet on festive sales to rescue trade
Fashion indies remain optimistic about Christmas trading despite figures confirming that sales continue to be down on last year.
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.
Olympics forces Pure London date to shift to mid-August
Womenswear trade show Pure London has pushed back the dateline of its August 2012 edition by two weeks to avoid clashing with the Olympic Games.
Towie stars launch womenswear label
Sam (left) and Billie Faiers, stars of The Only Way Is Essex, have launched a 40-piece women’s young fashion label.
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.
Donna Ida races past charity target
Denim indie Donna Ida beat its target of raising £50,000 for charity Jeans for Genes.
Indies vent anger at fashion week clash
Premium womenswear independents have voiced their concerns about next year’s major catwalk shows after Milan Fashion Week organisers changed the dateline of its September 2012 shows to clash with London and New York.
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Minnies Boutique website launches - and crashes
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London indie Clear puts focus on ethics
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TOWIE boutique apologies for website's failure to launch
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Minnies Boutique to launch website today
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Silent party cash investment boosts Little Mistress growth
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Shortlist unveiled for Drapers Fashion Awards 2011
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I Gigi eyes wholesale market via own label
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Belfast exclusives at Please Don’t Tell
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Donna Ida limbers up for charity run
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Bernard of Esher gets trendy revamp
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New West End Company signs "twin" deal with Tokyo
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Helmut Lang to open first UK standalone store
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Isabel Marant to open first London store
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Cameron Taylor launches new online store
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Moda enjoys upbeat start
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Lift in retail sales for July
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Labour’s four-point plan to save the high street would hand power to communities
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Trilogy celebrates with Tucker blouses
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De Havilland steps into Boudoir
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Manchester Fashion Network seeks region's best companies
