1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (327+ words) Clarks today (2 July) announced plans to open between 15 and 20 new stores across Europe this year, with further locations earmarked for France, Belgium and the UK. By Sabina Weston 2 July 2026 The British footwear brand today opened a new store at Santangelo…...

6+ hour, 15+ min ago  (305+ words) The Metropolitan Police has agreed a new action plan with major retailers to strengthen efforts to tackle retail crime across London. By Sabina Weston 2 July 2026 The agreement, reached at a roundtable on Wednesday (1 July) involving senior leaders from the Met,…...

6+ hour, 6+ min ago  (221+ words) Asda has appointed New Look CEO Helen Connolly as CEO of its fashion and homeware arm George, Drapers understands. By Drapers Reporters 2 July 2026 Sources have told Drapers that Connolly will take up position as George CEO, following more than four…...

6+ hour, 15+ min ago  (250+ words) Activewear brand Dfyne has emerged as the highest-ranked fashion business in the latest Oresa Executive Search Growth Index, as apparel brands continued to benefit from consumer demand for activewear, athleisure and outdoor clothing. By Sabina Weston 2 July 2026 The annual ranking…...

15+ hour, 25+ min ago  (358+ words) The stars of the UK and Irish footwear industry were crowned at Drapers Footwear Awards at Grosvenor House London on 1 July. See the winners here. By Samantha Warrington 1 July 2026 Hosted by multi-award-winning comedian, actor and writer Harriet Kemsley, the awards…...

15+ hour, 25+ min ago  (140+ words) Gabriele Dirvanauskas is acting editor of Drapers, overseeing content and strategy for the brand, and ensuring that Drapers is at the forefront of fashion retail industry news and insight for our audience of informed readers. She also works on Drapers…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (272+ words) Frasers Group has today (1 July) announced the decision to sell its Sports Direct Malaysia business to Indonesian retail group MAP Active for approximately $150m (113m), subject to final completion adjustments. By Sabina Weston 1 July 2026 Under the agreement, MAP Active will take responsibility…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (296+ words) Dr Martens has named Melanie Richards CBE as a new independent non-executive director, effective 15 July. By Chloe Mills 1 July 2026 Formerly deputy chair at KPMG UK and currently non-executive chair at accounting firm Azets and financial services firm Morgan Stanley, Dr…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (221+ words) Asos announced today (1 July) that it has completed the assignment of the lease of its Atlanta fulfilment centre and the disposal of the associated automation assets. By Emma Finamore 1 July 2026 The lease has been assigned to a global consumer brand,…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (298+ words) Sportswear giant Nike has reported gross profit for the year to 31 May 2026 of $19. 9bn (15. 7bn) " up just 1% on the previous year. By Emma Finamore 1 July 2026 Nike's full-year revenue growth was flat year on year at $46. 4bn (36. 6bn), it reported in financial results on 30 June…...