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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.
Clive Reeve
After a three-year stint at Arcadia, Reeve has made a happy return to Oasis, where he is determined to bring back a sense of fun and playfulness to the womenswear chain.
Jo Davies
By sticking to a simple plan, womenswear indie Black White Denim has quickly made a bold impression. Its founder reveals the philosophy behind her store’s buy now, keep forever concept.
Rhona Blades
The co-founder of womenswear indie Jules B on reacting to the recession, the protection offered by ecommerce and the importance of experimentation.
The Kooples
In less than three years, premium French retailer The Kooples has notched up 180 stores, €100m worth of sales and is now poised to enter the US market. Just what is its secret?
Sue O’Brien
Karen Millen’s fabric buyer refuses to compromise on quality, and says selecting the best fabrics and developing exclusive prints keeps the retailer ahead of the competition.
Kate Walmsley
Topshop’s mobile-optimised site is yet to launch, but sales from mobiles are already soaring. No wonder head of ecommerce Kate Walmsley relishes the digital opportunities.
Paul and Kelly Turner-Mitchell
The husband and wife behind 25 Ten Boutique in Rochdale have tackled the problem of their deteriorating town head on by opening an indie hub, and now the ambitious pair have their sights set on an own label.
Nobuo Domae
The group executive vice-president of Uniqlo’s parent company on why London is the centre of its UK ambitions and how its classic lines and innovation will see off its competitors.
Ian and Nigel Brown
The clamour for quality British fabric has done wonders for worsted mill Alfred Brown’s client list, leaving its managing directors to grapple with the welcome challenge of expansion.
