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Next fights back but early Sales are a worrying sign
The bellwether of the UK high street, Next, this week revealed a better-than-expected performance for its first half, despite what it described as a “volatile” trading environment.
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The everyman appeal of Universal Works
As Universal Works embarks on its fourth UK store, founder David Keyte is quietly confident that more and more people are gradually discovering its understated approach to contemporary menswear
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This year's Drapers Fashion Forum will put productivity at its heart and investigate how retailers can future-proof their businesses to survive and thrive. Don't miss out, and apply for your ticket now!
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My Fashion Life: Wrangler creative director Sean Gormley
Drapers catches up with Sean Gormley, creative director of heritage denim brand Wrangler, to find out how the 70-year-old brand is celebrating its history.
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Countdown to chaos: retailers braced for no-deal Brexit
Faced with the possibility of a no-deal departure from the European Union in six months’ time, British fashion businesses are scrambling to put contingency plans in place.
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The everyman appeal of Universal Works
As Universal Works embarks on its fourth UK store, founder David Keyte is quietly confident that more and more people are gradually discovering its understated approach to contemporary menswear
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Milan Fashion Week: the 11 trends of spring 19Subscription
Womenswear designers showed their individuality at the spring 19 edition of Milan Fashion Week, resulting in a variety of trends – from bold neon to head-to-toe beige – which are set to impact the coming season.
Sales and profits soar at BoohooSubscription
Asos to host sustainability conferenceSubscription
Panorama acquires Selvedge RunSubscription
Profits jump at Oasis and Warehouse Subscription
John Lewis & Partners appoints director for services Subscription
Michael Kors buys Versace for £1.6bnSubscription
Retailers ‘panicked’ into autumn Sales Subscription
Matalan to open new store in BelfastSubscription
Asos ends loyalty schemeSubscription
Debenhams to 'make shopping fun again' Subscription
Nasty Gal introduces inclusive sizingSubscription
Fashion SVP to launch knitwear areaSubscription
Michael Kors mulls Versace buyoutSubscription
Countdown to chaos: retailers braced for no-deal BrexitSubscription
Faced with the possibility of a no-deal departure from the European Union in six months’ time, British fashion businesses are scrambling to put contingency plans in place.
Kenneth Cole's European pushSubscription
As his eponymous brand celebrates its 35th anniversary, and brings new attention to the European market, Drapers sat down with Kenneth Cole on his busy stand at Micam.
Micam spring 19: Drapers' pick of the brandsSubscription
See Drapers’ pick of the new brands and standout names from the spring 19 edition of footwear trade show Micam in Milan on 16-19 September. All prices are wholesale.
London Fashion Week: day five, buyer diarySubscription
As the spring 19 edition of LFW draws to a close, MyTheresa fashion buying director Tiffany Hsu shares her highlights from the womenswear shows this season
Mos Mosh's ideal fit in the marketSubscription
Mos Mosh founder Kim Hyldahl’s commercial eye and focus on fit have made his label an award-winning proposition.
Artificial intelligence: the opportunities and threatsSubscription
As artificial intelligence starts to replace human resource, Drapers examines how retailers are using the technology to leverage business opportunities
London Fashion Week: day four, buyer diarySubscription
As day four of LFW draws to a close, catch up on the highlights via Browns’ womenswear buying director Ida Petersson.
The new agenda for denimSubscription
Drapers speaks to brands, retailers and experts to find out the top-performing trends, brands and predictions for the future of denim
The Footwear and Accessories Issue: Spring 19
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Next fights back but early Sales are a worrying signSubscription
The bellwether of the UK high street, Next, this week revealed a better-than-expected performance for its first half, despite what it described as a “volatile” trading environment.
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Next fights back but early Sales are a worrying sign
The bellwether of the UK high street, Next, this week revealed a better-than-expected performance for its first half, despite what it described as a “volatile” trading environment.
Comment: International buyers out in force at Micam
A strong turnout of international buyers at the 86th edition of Milan footwear trade show Micam has cemented its place as the must-attend shoe exhibition in Europe, as UK brands took the opportunity to meet continental buyers before Brexit.
Comment: Why the world looks to London Fashion Week
The spring 19 edition of London Fashion Week (14-18 September) has drawn to a close, and it is clear why it draws visitors from around the globe.
Editor's Comment: What we can learn from innovative indies
Independent retailing is one of the fashion industry’s toughest sectors, but also one of the most innovative – and larger retailers would do well to take note of the initiatives the sector is driving.
Comment: Holly Willoughby lends fire power to M&S
As Marks & Spencer announces Holly Willoughby as its new brand ambassador, is the TV-turned-social media star enough to save the retailer?
Editor's Comment: Can you afford not to have a sustainability strategy?
As the House of Fraser saga rumbles on and the repercussions continue to hit suppliers, there is much debate about who should be held accountable for the department store chain’s demise.
Own brand and experience are partners in John Lewis revamp
John Lewis’s sophisticated Oxford Street redesign is set to put the retailer’s ambitious own-brand focus to the test
Comment: Does 5 Carlos Place deliver for Matchesfashion?
Pitched as a “totally new retail experience”, Drapers discovers whether 5 Carlos Place lives up to expectation.
Comment: It's time for action on the high street
Drapers’ Emily Sutherland questions whether reviews, inquiries and panels really represent the best route forward for the high street.
Comment: UK fashion and textiles firms need more export support
UK clothing and fabric companies could significantly boost export activity with the right support, says Adam Mansell, CEO of the UK Fashion and Textile Association.
Editor's Comment: Neves's dream of integrated retail is not so far-fetched
Back in 2009, a little-known etailer called Farfetch was shortlisted for the Best Etail Innovation award at the Drapers Etail Awards. This week, that same etailer has filed notice of its intention to float on the New York Stock Exchange.
Comment: Reformation's tech-savvy NYC store
The New York retail industry is facing a major transformation. Having been challenged by the increasing popularity of e-commerce, the decline in traditional department stores, alongside the proliferation of mobile and touchscreen devices, retailers are taking radical action to entice shoppers.
Editor's Comment: Suppliers need protection for industry to survive
There have been several times of late that I have urged the government to step in and support this industry, and unfortunately this week is no exception.
Comment: Multichannel is demanding more
The multichannel projects retailers have been working on for years show no sign of getting any easier. Having focused for so hard and so long on joining up the channels, retailers must now also focus on doing everything instantly.
Editor’s Comment: Is Day the new driving force of department stores?
There are very few people that have had such an impact on the industry while keeping such a low profile as Philip Day.
Editor’s Comment: Retailers fight back against tough market conditions
It’s no secret that the market is tough. Brexit, rising rents and rates, digital evolution and changing consumer behaviours have created a challenging period for many fashion retailers.
Comment: an opportunity for trade shows to up their game
The news that ITE – the trade show organiser behind Scoop, Jacket Required and Birmingham’s Moda – had acquired Pure London was the talk of the aisles at the recent London trade shows.
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Building a continuous customer view
The single customer view is at the forefront of retailers’ minds, but GDPR and continuing customer concerns about privacy mean it is no easy win
Video: How 3D software is impacting design
Fashion retailers gathered at the Soho Hotel in June to discuss how 3D fashion is changing the industry.
Instagram's new tools for fashion retailers
In partnership with Instagram, Drapers explores the platform’s range of recent new tools - including the launch of IGTV last month - and how they are boosting consumer engagement.
Solving fashion's sustainability problem
Fashion is one of the world’s most polluting industries.
Digital snapshot: Fashion's Q2 online performance
The Drapers Ecommerce Snapshot gives a comprehensive overview of fashion’s digital performance over the last quarter.
Luxury's Digital Revolution
Despite the success of early trailblazers such as Net-A-Porter and Farfetch, the luxury sector has lagged behind the rest of fashion world when it comes to adapting to a digital future.
Taking the supply chain digital
3D sampling is here, and it is transforming the way companies design, develop and produce fashion.
Webinar: Why RFID is gaining momentum in fashion
Earlier this month Drapers hosted a live discussion with SML and Zebra on how – and why – fashion retailers are adopting RFID at an accelerating rate.
Making multichannel fashion fast, instant and seamless
Fashion consumers today want fast, easy and seamless. Drapers’ report on the growth of instant fashion explores how retailers should respond to this in a multichannel era.
How artificial intelligence is transforming the customer journey
Artificial intelligence is the buzzphrase on everyone’s lips and in this report, we delve into how it is changing the customer experience.
The future of automation in fashion
How retail automation is boosting creativity, innovation and control.
Digital snapshot: Fashion's Q1 online performance
Today, Drapers launches the Ecommerce Snapshot, providing key industry digital performance indicators, trends and insights.
Influencer marketing: Science, strategy and success
The results are in. Only 29% of influencers are asked about their audience demographics, and just 11% of influencers who collaborate with brands on their blogs are asked for their analytics to prove the value of the post or its reach.
International Report: India, Russia and Japan
When UK fashion brands think about going international, Europe, the US and China are often the first port of call.
How to find a brand's most profitable customers
Retailers’ most loyal and profitable customers can be hard to identify and get to know. With so many drowning in customer data, how can we make sense of it?
Drapers Salary Survey 2017
The Drapers Salary Survey provides a glimpse into pay levels across the fashion industry.
Changing the mindset around excess stock
Off-price product, rather than being a problem to avoid, is a part of every retail business and is fast becoming a bona-fide channel in its own right.
Protecting brand reputation while discounting
Mismanaging excess stock can harm a brand and train shoppers to only buy at Sale prices, but you can discount without damaging your reputation
Clearing Excess Stock Beyond British Borders
Offloading excess inventory in international markets can be challenging but some fashion retailers and brands think it is worth doing
Webcast: Achieving a single stock view in real time
Watch Drapers’ webcast, Achieving a single view of stock in real time, in association with Detego.
The fit guide: tackling a business-critical issue
No matter what channel you sell through, fit matters, says Ed Gribbin, president of Alvanon
Webcast: Supporting the customer journey across all channels
Watch Drapers’ webcast on supporting the customer journey across all channels, in association with Cegid.
Expanding your off-price horizons
Many retailers succumb to the temptation to sell off excess stock through big discounters at deeply reduced prices, but there are other options
Customer insights from Drapers Multichannel Report
Download Drapers’ fourth annual Multichannel Customer Insight Report for free.
Strategies for converting excess stock into a revenue stream
With a structured, strategic approach, excess stock is an opportunity to generate new revenue.
Turn your excess stock into an opportunity
With a structured, strategic approach, excess stock is an opportunity to generate new revenue.
The Drapers guide to international online expansion
Thinking of venturing into new territory? There are opportunities for UK fashion brands and retailers overseas, but with many having already made the leap, there are many lessons to be learnt.
Drapers Textiles Report 2017: latest developments, pricing patterns and trends
The innovations, trends and people shaping the material world in 2017 and beyond.
Property special: The future of the high street is taking shape
Rarely a year goes by that isn’t filled with shock departures from the high street and new players coming to the fore – 2016 has been no different.
Exclusive Drapers research: Has discounting gone too far?
Following a survey of Drapers readers, we examine what compels retailers and brands to discount, the impact it has and how to control it.
