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Slow growth in clothing and footwear sales contribute to dismal January for retail
Slow growth in clothing and footwear retail sales helped contribute to the second worst January sales performance since 1995, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
Dr Martens up for grabs
The family group that owns Dr Martens is looking to sell after more than 50 years in the business.
Dolcis to regain its footing via wholesale
Footwear brand Dolcis will be relaunched for spring 13 on a wholesale-only basis.
Office to invest £1m online ahead of international launch
Footwear retailer Office is to invest £1m in its online business as it prepares to revamp its website and launch overseas.
Office festive like-for-likes soar by more than a quarter
Young fashion footwear retailer Office has posted soaring like-for-likes of 26% across the five weeks to December 3.
Footwear and Accessories awards deadline extended
The deadline for entries for the Drapers Footwear & Accessories awards, honouring the best in the footwear and accessories industry, has been extended until this Friday, February 3.
The Jacobson Group snaps up Dolcis out of administration
The Jacobson Group, the owner of brands Gola and Ravel, has snapped up footwear retailer Dolcis out of administration for an undisclosed sum.
Louboutin YSL dispute reaches appeal court
The dispute between luxury footwear designer Christian Louboutin and Yves Saint Laurent over the use of red-soled shoes was heard yesterday at the appeals court in New York.
EXCLUSIVE: Alexa Chung unveiled as creative director and face of Superga SS12 campaign
Italian plimsoll brand Superga has unveiled model and presenter Alexa Chung as the creative director and face of its spring 12 campaign.
Shoedazzle UK to close after four months
The UK arm of Shoedazzle, the online footwear, handbag and jewellery styling service co-founded by US reality TV star Kim Kardashian, is to close.
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Europe boss reviews Rocket Dog stockists
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Crocs snaps up La Senza's Chan
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Aldo Rise collection launches exclusively in Selfridges
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Ziff buys bulk of Barratts stores
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Intermedium recruits agent for UK revival
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Melania targets UK indies for autumn 12
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Beyond Skin adds accessories range
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Portas continues collaboration with Clarks
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Shop price inflation hits 16-month low in December, BRC finds
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Deep discounting in December helps sales edge up
Footwear Indicators
Indicator 2011
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Men's Footwear Indicator, December 9 2011
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Footwear analysis
Kensington backs key footwear trends
The Kensington Shoe Event served up plenty of commercial styles last week, as the key spring 12 trends echoed those seen at Micam in Milan and Pure London.
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Anna Laub
Prism’s founder tells Graeme Moran how a glasses and swimwear label that was born out of frustration now counts Elton John as a fan
Footwear Shopwatch
Onitsuka Tiger, Newburgh Street
Footwear brand Onitsuka Tiger goes for a sharp, minimalist look in keeping with its Japanese heritage. If only the product range wasn’t so minimal too.
Footwear Trends
Off the record
Off the record, February 3 2012
Drapers gets the lowdown on the latest gossip and reports back from the hottest parties and events.
