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Women’s young fashion indies in bespoke push
Bespoke services are being added by women’s young fashion indies to give them a point of difference in an increasingly competitive market.
Fred Perry collaborates with Amy Winehouse
Fred Perry has collaborated with pop star Amy Winehouse on a 17-piece clothing and accessories collection.
SuperGroup to expand and launch marketing campaign after IPO
SuperGroup will use the £125m expected to be raised by its flotation to open 20 stores and launch a marketing campaign, founder Julian Dunkerton has said.
Video: Primark founder Arthur Ryan collects outstanding achievement award
Famously private Primark founder Arthur Ryan stepped into the limelight last night at the Oracle Retail Week Awards.
Pre-tax profits soar at Henleys
Young fashion business Henleys has reported a leap in pre-tax profits from £65,000 to £4.7m in the year to March 31, 2009.
Council grant inspires Boo to double up
Young fashion indie Boo has opened a second store after strong sales in the first year of trading at its Mexborough store in South Yorkshire.
Adidas Q4 profits tumble 61%
Adidas chief executive Herbert Hainer said that 2009 had been his most difficult year at the top, as fourth quarter operating profits plummeted 61%to €42m (£38m).
SuperGroup ‘oversubscribed’ as IPO bookbuilding ends
SuperGroup, the young fashion business, expects to close its IPO bookbuilding within 24 hours and the offer is likely to be oversubscribed, Drapers has learned.
Supergroup presses ahead with float despite mixed feedback on pricing
SuperGroup, the company behind Superdry and Cult Clothing has expressed commitment to a flotation on the London Stock Exchange despite concerns over pricing.
Boden unveils Johnnie B teen range
Boden, the mail order and internet retailer, has launched its teen line Johnnie B.
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Womenswear to lead growth at Supergroup
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Abercrombie & Fitch net income drops 31%
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H&M like-for-like sales up 1% in January
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New York Fashion Week: Diesel, BCBG Max Azria
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Ringspun heads to trade show Label
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Jane Norman ‘turns a corner’ after turbulent year
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Rare to broaden appeal with new sub-brands
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Music icons take the stage at Amplified
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Margin to show raft of new exhibitors this weekend
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Naylor returns to lift Diesel wholesale
Young fashion indicator
Womenswear Young Fashion indicator, January 30, 2009
Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from young fashion retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect womenswear by clicking on the PDF.
Shopwatch
Shopwatch: American Eagle, Times Square, New York
The US young fashion chain’s newly opened flagship marries a jaw-dropping exterior with a stunning interior
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Businesses pull together in recession
The tough trading climate is forcing branded suppliers to dream up new ways to support their stockists and ensure their own survival
Drapers Interview
The Drapers Interview: Cyril Williams and Reece Hutton
Northeast premium indie Van Mildert stole the show at last year’s Drapers Awards by scooping three prizes, including Independent of the Year. But its managing director and menswear buyer refuse to rest on their laurels
Brandwatch
Freesoul
A change of ownership has given the Italian brand the confidence to look beyond its denim heritage
This Fashion Life
Tom Duncan
G-Star’s UK sales manager tells Ana Santi how he left life on a building site to help cement the denim brand’s success
