Grace Whelan
Grace Whelan is a news reporter at Drapers, specialising in menswear and property across the magazine and website. She joined the team in 2018 after graduating from City, University of London with an MA in magazine journalism. Personal industry interests include the developing role of tech in retail and British manufacturing.
Contact Info
- Tel:
- 020 3953 2865
- Email:
- grace.whelan@emap.com
Stories
Moody's downgrades Shandong RuyiSubscription
Credit ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded Chinese owner of Aquascutum and Gieves & Hawkes because of the “limited progress on its refinancing plans”.
Industry welcomes ‘certainty’ of election outcomeSubscription
The industry has welcomed the “certainty” of a majority Conservative government.
Arcadia refinances Topshop flagshipSubscription
Arcadia Group has confirmed the refinancing of its £310m mortgage on Topshop’s flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.
New Look appoints CEOSubscription
New Look has announced that COO Nigel Oddy will step into the CEO role in the new year.
Superdry to launch new premium linesSubscription
Superdry is to launch four new premium, limited edition collections for its autumn 20.
Sports Direct blames Harrods for HoF store closureSubscription
Mike Ashley is to close the Milton Keynes House of Fraser store, blaming Harrods for the expected 172 job losses.
Presented By launches own-brand clothingSubscription
London-based premium sneaker resale business, Presented By, is launching its own clothing range.
New supply chain boss for M&SSubscription
Marks & Spencer has appointed Adidas’s Paul Babbs to take charge of its supply chain, in a bid to revive its clothing division.
Consumers' sustainable shopping habits revealed Subscription
Almost two-thirds of shoppers believe that retailers and brands have the greatest responsibility for ensuring sustainable practices in the fashion industry, ahead of consumers and the government, new research has found.
High street retailers predict festive cheerSubscription
Retailers are optimistic ahead of the Christmas trading period, and are convinced this week’s election will not deter consumer spending in December.
