Suzanne Bearne
Suzanne is a freelance journalist, specialising in fashion, digital and travel.
Stories
Listen up: creating customer loyalty with podcastsSubscription
As Harrods becomes the latest fashion retailer to turn to podcasting, Drapers investigates whether the medium is a game-changer or a gimmick.
Notonthehighstreet poaches Asos technical directorSubscription
Asos technical director Richard Zubrik will leave the etailer to join Notonthehighstreet as chief technology director.
Shop prices rise for consecutive months for first time in five yearsSubscription
UK shop prices increased for the second consecutive month for the first time in five years in September, the latest BRC-Nielsen Price Index shows.
Birkenstock steps into first US storeSubscription
Birkenstock has opened its first store in the US as it looks to grow its presence in the market.
Amazon increases minimum wage for all staff Subscription
Amazon has raised its minimum wage to £10.50 in the London area and to £9.50 across all other parts of the UK for all employees, including seasonal and temporary staff, after coming under pressure from campaign groups.
Atterley receives multimillion-pound investment Subscription
Etailer Atterley has received a multimillion-pound investment as it looks to boost its global presence.
Exclusive: JD Sports takes stake in indie chain ChoiceSubscription
JD Sports Fashion is understood to have bought a majority stake in south-east England independent chain Choice, as the sportswear giant continues to battle against rival Sports Direct to take a larger chunk of the clothing market.
John Lewis weekly fashion sales rise 5.6% Subscription
Fashion sales at John Lewis & Partners increased by 5.6% last week helped by strong demand for its womenswear offer.
Lipsy to branch into menswear Subscription
Lipsy is to launch its first menswear range as it becomes the latest retailer to take a slice of the growing menswear market.
Anya Hindmarch losses mount to £28.2mSubscription
Anya Hindmarch has reported pre-tax losses of £28.2m in the year to 30 December 2017, as the luxury handbag and accessories brand reduced its physical footprint.
