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John Lewis seeks exclusives to bolster growth
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Whiteley Shopping Centre opens for business
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Image gallery: Whiteley Shopping Centre
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Staff shake-up puts Reiss ‘back on track’
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Timeline: Reiss staff moves
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M&S to recoup £1m in over-paid rent
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Three weeks left before PayPal Etail Awards 2013
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Wolverine creates new role to drive growth
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HoF reports record profit levels
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Armani posts "excellent" results
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Newgen Men winners revealed
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Exclusive: M&S head of store environment to step down
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Bolland: store presentation must improve, but density won't change
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M&S marketing boss leaves after nine years
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LK Bennett appoints former Burberry director
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Harris Tweed and Raeburn win UKFT awards
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John Lewis' price matching fuels sales
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Timeline: Punkyfish
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Punkyfish managing director jailed
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Stores encouraged to stay open beyond 6pm to boost turnover
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Monsoon hires Jacques Vert director
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Fight For Fashion calls in liquidator
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Liverpool One to launch TV ad campaign
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Primark to offer financial aid to all Rana Plaza workers
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Saturated Chinese market holds opportunities for niche brands
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Laura Ashley celebrates anniversity with dividend pay out
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M&S clothing slumps further as profits reach eight-year low
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Burberry posts "record" results
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Topman and Fashion East unveil spring 14 line up
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Oki-Ni snapped up by ecommerce group
Competition
Drapers and Cotton USA launch search for next big cotton designer
Celebrating 10 years of successful designer sponsorship.
Feature
Timeline: Punkyfish
Last week Punkyfish managing director Kemal Gediz was jailed for 18 months after failing to pay VAT. Drapers looks back at the company’s history.
Timeline: M&S' financial history
From M&S’ £1bn-profit peak, to Marc Bolland’s £13.8m “golden hello”, Drapers looks back at the retailer’s recent financial history.
In Depth
M&S turnaround will not be easy
After a second year of declining clothing sales, Marks & Spencer will have to work harder to dispel the gloom.
Close Up
Close up: Michele Malenotti, marketing and business expansion director, Matchless
After selling Belstaff, the Malenotti brothers climbed aboard motorcycle brand Matchless. Michele Malenotti brings us up to speed with its plans.
Shopwatch
Men’s bodywear department - Selfridges, London
Underwear was once something most men spent little time thinking about.
Ecomm
This is getting personal
Retailers have to navigate the fine line between collecting vital customer data and scaring people off.
Fashion Blogs and Comment
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Reiss goes back to basics but at what cost?
Premium retailer Reiss is moving away from trend-led design and are focusing on quality for their autumn 13 collection, but will shoppers be willing to pay higher price points for a higher thread count on the high street?
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British talent gets top billing on the global stage
The fashion business is the most people-dependent and talent-rich sector I’ve ever covered as a journalist - something I think all of you out there should be extremely proud of.
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‘Foreign manufacturers just don’t compare on quality’
Ketan Jethwa, Creative director at bespoke tailoring company Tailoring UK in Leicester
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‘The high street is changing, but we must look forward’
David Conaghan, Owner of young fashion indie Chocolate Clothing in Derry, Northern Ireland
Drapers Supply Chain Report Survey
In June 2013 Drapers will publish its ‘Supply Chain Report'. For the report, in association with Kerry Logistics and Quantum Retail, Drapers is running a brief multiple-choice survey and we would very much appreciate it if you could fill it out.
