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Editor’s comment: Budget fails to deliver for retail once again

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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Editor’s comment: Celebrating fashion retail’s resilience

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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Editor’s comment: High street pins hopes on festive flurry

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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Editor’s comment: Certainty needed to bolster trade

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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Editor’s comment: Certainty needed to bolster trade

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.

#editorscomment #fashionretail #AutumnBudget

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Editor’s comment: government support needed through turbulent headwinds

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.

#fashion #fashionnews #retailnews #editorscomment

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Editor’s comment: government support needed through turbulent headwinds

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.

#fashion #fashionnews #retailnews #editorscomment

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Editor’s comment: Next defies market gloom but warns of storms ahead

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

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Editor’s comment: Next defies market gloom but warns of storms ahead

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

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Editor’s comment: Next defies market gloom but warns of storms ahead

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

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Editor’s comment: John Lewis wisely invests in future growth

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.

#JohnLewis #editorscomment #fashion

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Editor’s comment: John Lewis wisely invests in future growth

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.

#JohnLewis #editorscomment #fashion

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Editor’s comment: How can retailers wean themselves off the discounting drug?

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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Editor’s comment: How can retailers wean themselves off the discounting drug?

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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Editor’s comment: product to power the new season

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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Editor’s comment: product to power the new season

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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Editor's comment: River Island's next steps

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

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Editor’s comment: Independents- it’s time to have your say

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.

#fashion #fashionnews #retailnews #independentretail #editorscomment

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Editor’s comment: Viva la trade show

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.

#tradeshow #fashion #fashionnews #editorscomment

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Editor’s comment: Lessons to learn from Seraphine’s shock demise

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

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Editor’s comment: Candour and collaboration at Drapers Supply Chain Summit

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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Editor’s comment: Drapers celebrates footwear’s finest

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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Navigating the complexities of social marketing

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.

#socialmedia #socialmarketing #editorscomment

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Editor’s comment: M&S fightback battles on

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

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Editor’s comment: Sunshine and showers for retail as cyber-attack woes continue

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

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Editor’s comment: Fashion retail steps up to sustainability challenge

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.

#sustainability #sustainablefashion #fashionnews #editorscomment

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