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Never Fully Dressed sells stake in business
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (225+ words) Never Fully Dressed has sold a stake in the business to Refined Capital Partners, Drapers can reveal. By Katie Ross and Sabina Weston 20 July 2026 Until now, Never Fully Dressed has been owned in full by founder Lucy Aylen, who launched…...
'Andy Burnham has my full support', says exiting Keir Starmer
14+ hour, 29+ min ago (426+ words) Sir Keir Starmer has pledged his "full support" to incoming prime minister Andy Burnham during his final address today (20 July). By Chloe Mills 20 July 2026 In his final address as UK prime minister outside of No.10 Downing Street this morning (20 July),…...
Primark lowers prices across hundreds of 'bestsellers"
18+ hour, 29+ min ago (275+ words) Primark has lowered the prices on "hundreds of bestselling styles", spanning womenswear, menswear and kidswear, in its latest value push. By Chloe Mills 20 July 2026 Its new “Iconic Value” campaign will see prices lowered across its product categories in stores from…...
THG's Myprotein unveils Next as newest stockist
15+ hour, 29+ min ago (254+ words) THG-owned sports nutrition and activewear brand Myprotein has today (20 July) launched online at Next, Drapers can reveal. By Chloe Mills 20 July 2026 Myprotein has launched online at the retail giant via its dedicated sportswear destination “Sports Club by Next”, which is…...
Drapers Supply Chain Summit returns
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (128+ words) in 2027, expanding into two dedicated editions designed to help fashion leaders navigate the challenges and opportunities shaping the industry. By Jill Geoghegan 20 July 2026 Following consecutive sell-out events, we are expanding Drapers Supply Chain Summit into two half-day editions. The first…...
M&S appoints new fashion director of sourcing, quality and sustainability
18+ hour, 40+ min ago (280+ words) Marks & Spencer has appointed Jane Robson as its new fashion, home and beauty director of sourcing, quality and sustainability, succeeding Monique Leeuwenburgh, Drapers can reveal. By Chloe Mills 20 July 2026 Robson will take over the new role from October – at the…...
What should incoming prime minister Andy Burnham's priorities be for fashion retail?
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (152+ words) Sabina Weston joined Drapers in May 2022, driving fashion retail exclusives, reporting from fashion weeks and trade shows as well as profiling industry executives from businesses including Marks & Spencer, New Look, John Lewis and Urban Outfitters for Drapers’ My Fashion Life…...
Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (405+ words) Makerfield MP Andy Burnham has today (17 July) become the new leader of the Labour party, ahead of him taking over as prime minister on Monday (20 July). By Chloe Mills 17 July 2026 Burnham‘s appointment as Labour leader follows the resignation of…...
Editor’s comment: Burnham’s coming home (even if football isn’t)
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (375+ words) By Jill Geoghegan 17 July 2026 England’s World Cup hopes may have been dashed by Argentina (and their sharp elbows) this week, but the UK is preparing to welcome new prime minister Andy Burnham to Number 10. Burnham, the MP for Makerfield, secured…...
Nobody’s Child readies 10th store in Cambridge
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (219+ words) Nobody’s Child will open its 10th standalone UK store in Cambridge on Wednesday (22 July) as the womenswear brand continues to expand its bricks-and-mortar footprint. By Sabina Weston 17 July 2026 Nobody’s Child‘s upcoming 1,000 sq ft boutique at the Grand Arcade shopping centre…...