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In pictures: Nadine Merabi expands into denim
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (207+ words) Luxury womenswear brand Nadine Merabi'has launched its first denim collection, as it continues to broaden its range beyond'occasionwear. By Anna Pringle 26 June 2026 Nadine Merabi's denim launch has reworked a range of the brand's signature silhouettes into denim wardrobe staples. The…...
High street's half-year score: 3, 618 jobs and 400 shops lost
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (1188+ words) After a swathe of fashion retail administrations in the first half of 2026 " among them Russell & Bromley, LK Bennett, Claire's, Radley, Brand Alley and Quiz " as well as prime minister Sir Keir Starmer's resignation last week (22 June), Drapers examines the health…...
In pictures: Footasylum unveils upgraded Trafford Centre store
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (346+ words) Footasylum will reopen the doors to its upgraded, 17, 178 sq ft store at Manchester's Trafford Centre tomorrow (27 June). By Anna Pringle 26 June 2026 The new store has created 14 new local jobs and marks Footasylum's ongoing investment in the north of England. Other…...
Editor's comment: Here we go again at Number 10
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (277+ words) By Jill Geoghegan 26 June 2026 As the UK prepares for its seventh prime minister in 10 years, fashion retail is crying out for stability and economic growth to future-proof the sector, writes Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan. The revolving door at number 10 is…...
Bershka to open at Westgate Oxford
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (250+ words) A new'Bershka store is set to open at Westgate Oxford this autumn, Drapers can reveal. By Anna Pringle 26 June 2026 The opening brings the fashion brand to Oxford's Westgate shopping centre, which Landsec owns. The signing builds on Landsec's long standing…...
Asda, Jigsaw, Harrods, Versace: this week's fashion retail people moves
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1678+ words) By Sabina Weston 25 June 2026 Versace chief executive officer Emmanuel Gintzburger has exited the Italian luxury fashion house, parent company Prada Group has confirmed. Paco Rabanne (Rabanne) creative director Julien Dossena has announced his exit from the French luxury fashion house…...
The Fashion Huddle welcomes two new agencies
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (320+ words) Brand agency hub The Fashion Huddle has welcomed Just Consultancies and Jemm Collective to its showroom for the upcoming season. By Katie Ross 25 June 2026 Just Consultancies brings with it five brands including premium womenswear names such as Nobody's Child, Ichi…...
Superdry tech chief's tips for technology simplification
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (64+ words) Drapers Superdry tech chief's tips for technology simplification Digital Edition: Superdry tech chief's tips for technology simplification - Unlimited online content: exclusive news, interviews, expert comments and reports - Full access to all Drapers Sustainable Fashion Week 2023 content - Early access to our…...
Alo IPO edges closer
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (236+ words) The sale of Alo's wholesale brand Bella+Canvas may open up doors to an IPO, reports suggest. By Katie Ross 25 June 2026 The sale of the brand was confirmed in May and experts have suggested to Reuters that this is an…...
John Lewis Partnership to tackle youth unemployment
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (309+ words) The John Lewis Partnership will offer a further 1, 000 roles to care-experienced young people by 2030, more than doubling its'previous'target as it'increases its efforts to tackle youth unemployment. By Anna Pringle 19 June 2026 The commitment extends the Partnership's Building Happier'Futures'programme, launched in October…...