Anything that makes taking risks - arguably the only way to fight your way out - harder is a serious problem’News homepage: the latest fashion news headlines
Drapers brings you the latest fashion retail and fashion supplier news.
News headlines
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
Bonmarché stores to go into clearance; Peacocks final bids expected
More than 150 Bonmarché stores will be put into clearance over the weekend before closing.
French Connection issues profit warning
French Connection has issued a profit warning, downgrading its pretax profit from £5m for the year January 31 to £4.7m, which includes a one-off exchange gain of £700,000.
Debenhams aims to be menswear top dog
Debenhams has set its sights on overtaking Marks & Spencer and Next to become the biggest menswear retailer by market value, according to the department store chain’s trading director.
Barbour cracking down on counterfeits
Barbour, the heritage outerwear brand, is attempting to crack down on rogue traders selling counterfeit Barbour products online.
Bastyan targets 25 stockists for autumn wholesale debut
Contemporary womenswear brand Bastyan is making its first foray into wholesale for autumn 12.
Newness drives fashion sales at John Lewis
Fashion sales at high street bellwether John Lewis saw a “pleasing uplift” last week, up 5.2% in the week to January 28.
LVMH boosted by 16% revenue growth
LVMH has posted a 16% increase in revenues for the full-year to December 31, 2011 - testament to the continuing strength of the luxury goods market.
Apprenticeships to double this year, predicts Skillset
The number of fashion and textile apprentices in the UK is expected to double by the end of the year, after a deal between sector skills council Skillset and learning provider Pearson.
Sainsbury's bags Matthew Williamson designer shopper
Sainsbury’s will launch a Matthew Williamson shopper range instore from February 15.
Gieves & Hawkes gets slicker as it builds bespoke services
Gieves & Hawkes has overhauled its stock management and supply chain system as it focuses on bespoke services and quicker product turnaround.
Bonnie Baby to open store in Hong Kong
Luxury babywear brand Bonnie Baby has chosen Hong Kong to open its first standalone store, following a £250,000 investment in the business.
Manchester office for Brand National
London-based sales agency Brand National has opened a Manchester showroom in an effort to grow its business in the North.
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.
-
Dolcis to regain its footing via wholesale
-
Former Religion duo set up own label
-
University to train Thai design talent
-
Farah Vintage shoots its customers
-
Office to invest £1m online ahead of international launch
-
Former New Look boss Wrigley sounds death knell of high street
-
JoJo Maman Bébé grows 20% on new stores
-
Danish designer crowned winner of inaugural H&M design prize
-
Stylistpick receives investment boost
-
Portas to extend collaboration with HoF
-
Peacocks attracts six bids
-
TM Lewin rapped for "misleading" online multi-buy offer
-
International designers to exhibit in London while Jonathan Saunders wins Designer Fashion Fund
-
House of Fraser Oxford Street axes 14 brands in womenswear overhaul
-
Benetton looks to delist after profits slip
-
Creative university courses see 16% drop in applications
-
Q&A: Shop Direct chief executive Mark Newton-Jones
-
Wolverine smashes full-year forecast
-
Office festive like-for-likes soar by more than a quarter
-
Star-studded Retail Trust Ball raises over £1m
Feature
report |
||
|
Shopwatch
Forever 21, Westfield Stratford
The third Forever 21 to open in the UK is enormous and is one of the anchors at Westfield Stratford, but is it in a position to capitalise on Peacocks’ troubles?
Blog
Guest Post: Valentine's New Crush
This Valentine’s Day S/S trend will guarantee a crush that’s hard to brush.
Guest Post: London Fashion Week - the countdown begins...
One of the world’s most exciting fashion shows is merely a month away. London Fashion Week (LFW) kicks off its A/W12 show on February 17th at Somerset House, Central London.
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.
This Fashion Life
Eudon Choi
The womenswear designer tells Marie Davies about his on-schedule debut at LFW – and his Scott of the Antarctic obsession
Drapers Independent Retailer Directory.
The brand new directory of UK Independent Retailers.
Explore sectors
Blog: Drapers Diary
Drapers Diary
The Drapers team share their views and thoughts on the latest happenings in the fashion business.
Trends and Catwalks
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.
