Retailers were left wanting this week following chancellor Rachel Reeves' “underwhelming” Autumn Budget.
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
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The inspirational winners at Drapers Awards 2025 reflect the grit, determination, creativity and innovation at the heart of this incredible industry.
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Retailers are hoping for a booming festive trading period after lacklustre results at high street stalwarts Marks & Spencer and Primark this week, writes Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan.
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As speculation around the Autumn Budget swirls, the fashion retail sector needs certainty above all to get on with trade, writes Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan.
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As speculation around the Autumn Budget swirls, the fashion retail sector needs certainty above all to get on with trade, writes Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan.
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The crisp autumnal weather has given a boost to trade but concerns over further tax hikes and rising costs are dampening retail spirits as we move into the all-important "golden quarter".
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
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The crisp autumnal weather has given a boost to trade but concerns over further tax hikes and rising costs are dampening retail spirits as we move into the all-important "golden quarter".
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
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Next is once again defying sluggish sales on the high street but warns government policy is hampering growth.
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
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Next is once again defying sluggish sales on the high street but warns government policy is hampering growth.
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
#fashionnews #editorscomment
Next is once again defying sluggish sales on the high street but warns government policy is hampering growth.
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
#fashionnews #editorscomment
John Lewis was bullish this week, despite a drop in profits in its first half, as it takes a long-term view and invests in future growth.
Read more insights from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
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John Lewis was bullish this week, despite a drop in profits in its first half, as it takes a long-term view and invests in future growth.
Read more insights from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
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Drapers examines how retailers can wean themselves off the discounting drug and launches this year’s search for fashion retail’s brightest young things.
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan via the link.
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Drapers examines how retailers can wean themselves off the discounting drug and launches this year’s search for fashion retail’s brightest young things.
Read more below.
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Our eye has been on #womenswear this week, as we curate the best spring/summer 26 product, examine what the life of a #fashion buyer is really like and hear the award-winning strategies of Nobody's Child CEO Jody Plows.
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
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Our eye has been on #womenswear this week, as we curate the best spring/summer 26 product, examine what the life of a #fashion buyer is really like and hear the award-winning strategies of Nobody's Child CEO Jody Plows.
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
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All eyes have been on River Island and the restructuring plan that would save the retailer from administration.
Read more from Drapers' deputy editor Gabriele Dirvanauskas below.
#fashion #fashionnews #retailnews #RiverIsland #editorscomment
At Drapers, we are proud to support the #independent sector, and we want to hear about the issues that matter to you and your business.
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below, to find out how to get your voice heard.
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The appetite for brands and buyers to meet, connect – and do business – at trade shows has not waned as SS26 shows report positive turnouts.
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
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Maternitywear brand Seraphine's collapse is a cautionary tale about cashflow, changing ownership and the perils of listing on the stock exchange.
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
#Seraphine #administration #fashionnews #editorscomment
Fashion retailers and brands shared their challenges, learnings and solutions at Drapers Supply Chain Summit, enabling collaboration to weather the perfect storm of challenges facing the industry.
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
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Last week we celebrated the creativity and tenacity of the UK and Irish footwear industry at Drapers Footwear Awards 2025.
You can see a full list of our winners here, including our deserved Lifetime Achievement winner Neil Clifford, CEO of Kurt Geiger.
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This week Drapers takes a deep dive into the world of social media, social commerce, social marketing and paid media to bring you the latest trends, unpick the challenges and share best practice.
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
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As Marks & Spencer’s stellar results were overshadowed by its ongoing cyber-attack, the retailer remains confident it can get back on track.
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
#editorscomment #MarksandSpencer #fashionnews #cyberattack
Warm spring sunshine has boosted sales for fashion retail, but businesses are warned to increase cyber-security vigilance as retailers are targeted by attackers.
Read more from Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan below.
#editorscomment #fashionretail #cybersecurity
Sustainability remains firmly on fashion retail's agenda, despite rising costs, tough trading and economic headwinds.
Find out more in this week's editor's comment from Jill Geoghegan.
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