7+ hour, 24+ min 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…...

10+ hour, 35+ min ago  (276+ words) Footasylum'is to open'a 12, 471'sq'ft permanent store at Trinity Leeds shopping centre on 20 June,'building on the success of'its existing pop-up at the centre. By Anna Pringle 19 June 2026 The footwear and sportswear omnichannel business opens its store tomorrow (20 June), on the…...

8+ hour, 54+ min ago  (670+ words) Josie Gardner, head of buying for shoes and accessories at Harrods and Drapers Footwear Awards 2026 judge, reflects on the rhythms of her day to day, the investment pieces she swears by and what makes a winning entry. By Sabina Weston…...

13+ hour, 41+ min ago  (363+ words) By Jill Geoghegan 19 June 2026 Fashion retail continues to suffer the perils of Brexit, 10 years after the vote to leave the EU, writes Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan. Next week, unbelievably, marks 10 years since the Brexit vote took place on 23 June 2016. I…...

1+ day, 34+ min ago  (423+ words) The latest GFK Consumer Confidence Index shows consumer confidence has stayed flat in June, and that pessimism has now permeated all demographic groups. By Anna Pringle 19 June 2026 GFK's overall monthly index score, which was measured between 29 May and 10 June 2026, remained…...

16+ hour, 35+ min ago  (408+ words) Debenhams Group chief executive Dan Finley received total remuneration of "684, 057 for the year ended 28 February 2026, down sharply from his "4. 5m package the previous year, according to the group's latest annual report released today (19 June). By Sabina Weston 19 June 2026 Finley's pay package…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (245+ words) Emma is features editor at Drapers. She joined the team in May 2022, and drives the features section of the magazine " including in-depth, market leading investigations into racism within the fashion retail industry and the impact of shoplifting and crime on…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (375+ words) Primark has appointed former Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger creative director Keiron Birch as director of womenswear design, as the value retailer continues to strengthen its fashion credentials. By Sabina Weston 17 June 2026 Birch joins Primark with more than 20 years" experience…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (271+ words) Dr Martens and Margaret Howell are collaborating on a reinterpretation of the 1461 shoe, which will launch in July. By Anna Pringle 17 June 2026 The 1461 shoe, was originally designed as a durable work shoe in 1961. However, adoption by musicians and subcultures propelled…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (185+ words) Bianca Saunders has been announced as this year's winner of the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. By Anna Pringle 17 June 2026 Bianca Saunders will receive a cash prize of "150, 000 to support business growth alongside pro-bono bespoke business mentoring and professional services....