Shearling jackets will be the outerwear trend of the season"Richard Kirk
Drapers Top 100 2009
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Bonmarché launches transactional website
Bonmarché, the mature womenswear retailer, will launch a transactional website on April 6.
Peacocks delivers strong fourth quarter
Peacocks saw like-for-like sales climb 8.3% for the 14 weeks ended March 28, as the value fashion market continues to buck the consumer downturn.
Richard Kirk on Peacocks' strong Xmas performance
Peacocks chief executive Richard Kirk talks to Drapers about how Peacocks has outperformed the market this Christmas.
Peacocks benefits from flight to value
Peacocks saw like-for-like sales rise 1% for the 14 weeks ended January 3.
Peacocks suppliers hit by cut in credit insurance
Peacocks suppliers have had their credit insurance cover slashed according to The Independent newspaper.
Shops to cut VAT at till
Retailers including Next, New Look, Peacocks and Matalan were among those planning to deduct the 2.5% VAT reduction at the till to overcome the “logistical nightmare” associated with Chancellor Alistair Darling’s tax cut as Drapers went to press.
Peacocks denies refinancing deal
Peacocks chief executive Richard Kirk has denied reports that the value chain is in talks with banks over refinancing its debt.
Bonmarché loses brand boss
Bonmarché brand director Mark Tesseyman has left the business.
Alexon recruits McNally to overhaul its brands
Jane McNally will embark on a product review of Alexon Group’s brand portfolio after her appointment as chief executive of the womenswear business this week.
Peacock Group to spread its wings
The Peacock Group will open 65 stores next year, after scoring strong sales at its new fashion-led shops.
