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Quiz store closures ramp up
Scottish fashion retailer Quiz is expected to close a further tranche of stores this weekend, following an additional six closures, Drapers understands.
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Dubarry of Ireland secures new London flagship
Heritage brand Dubarry of Ireland has signed a six year lease on a flagship store near London's Regent Street, which is set to open this summer.
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Ellesse names Andrew Garfield as brand ambassador
Italian sportswear brand Ellesse has unveiled British actor Andrew Garfield as the face of its new global campaign "Do it like an Italian"_._
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Vinted sustainability boss: ‘Resale isn’t competing with retail – it’s reshaping it’
Preloved marketplace Vinted published its _Impact Report_ in May, showing how UK consumers are incorporating second-hand in their regular shopping processes. Senior director of sustainability Marianne Gybles discusses the findings, arguing that retailers must embrace resale – and introduces us to “Vinted…
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How retailers can score from the summer of sport
As the FIFA Men's World Cup kicks off and Wimbledon prepares to welcome thousands of visitors through its gates, fashion retailers tell Drapers how they are planning to capitalise on the commercial opportunities that accompany this summer's major sporting events.
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AllSaints rolls out AI-powered employee platform
AllSaints Group, which owns brands AllSaints, John Varvatos and Buscemi, has completed an AI-powered rollout to support its communications and engagement teams in the UK, US, Europe and Asia.
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Retail CEOs rally to tackle youth unemployment
More than 80 retail chief executives have co-signed a letter coordinated by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), warning that the sector is being priced out of youth recruitment.
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The material impact of the Iran war
Conflict in the Middle East has sent shock waves through global supply chains. As raw material costs rise, further disruption looms.
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Drapers Talks podcast: How Represent navigates AI
Represent chief digital officer Stefan Lewis and chief operating officer Tom Robinson are joined by Shopify customer success manager Adam Finan, as the trio discuss how to balance the use of artificial intelligence alongside human resources, as we kick off season 14 of Drapers Talks.
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Associated Independent Stores managing director steps down
Associated Independent Stores (AIS) managing director Sue Kemp is set to exit this December after seven years with the business.
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Wyse London poaches CEO from Stripe & Stare
British womenswear brand Wyse London has appointed former Stripe & Stare chief executive Cathy Newnes-Smith as its new CEO, succeeding Kara Groves.
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Why Finisterre is closing the loop on denim
Following the launch of a fully recycled denim collection, Finisterre’s head of product Mary Taylor and head of product development, Andrew Todd, reveal the process behind the project – and what it means for the future.
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Amy Powney’s fashion mission for people and planet
Amy Powney was named Drapers Conscious Fashion Champion in March. She reveals her crusade so far, and how ethical activism underpins her new brand, Akyn.
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Independent Lanigan & Hulme closes Cheshire store
Premium independent Lanigan & Hulme has closed the doors of its store in Knutsford, Cheshire.
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M&S expands into Philippines via franchise partner
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a new franchise agreement in the Philippines with PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP), Indonesia's leading lifestyle retailer.
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TFG London falls into the red
The UK and Ireland arm of South African retail group TFG fell into a £21m operating loss in the year to 31 March 2026 as a Phase Eight impairment and challenging market conditions offset sales growth driven by White Stuff.
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Topshop resumes shipments to Ireland
Topshop has today (8 June) resumed shipments to Ireland via its dedicated European website.
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M&S introduces traineeship for 1,000 young people
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has launched 'Not Just Any Career', a scheme providing 1,000 graduate-style jobs for 18-24-year-olds across the UK and Ireland, with no degree required.
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Stripe & Stare co-founder appointed CEO
Underwear and sleepwear brand Stripe & Stare has appointed co-founder Katie Lopes as chief executive officer.
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Debenhams to license Revolution Beauty
Debenhams Group has signed a new licensing partnership with Revolution Beauty to develop beauty and fragrance ranges across its brand portfolio.
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Saks Global secures court approval for restructuring plan
US luxury department store group Saks Global has received court approval for its restructuring plan, allowing the business to emerge from chapter 11 bankruptcy in the coming weeks.
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River Island back in the black as it eyes new stores
River Island is reported to have returned to profit following a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) last year that led to store closures.
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First look: FatFace debuts homeware
FatFace has expanded into the homeware category with the launch of its first dedicated interiors collection.
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Asos seeks permanent London store
Asos is looking at sites for a permanent London shop, Drapers has learned.
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In pictures: On unveils new Selfridges space
Swiss performance sportswear brand On has unveiled a new womenswear space at Selfridges in London's Oxford Street.
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Matalan head of design exits
Jo Murphy, head of design at Matalan, has left the value fashion and homeware retailer after two years in the role, Drapers can reveal.
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Why luxury handbags are a safe bet for investors
Pre-loved marketplace Love Luxury is the largest reseller of Hermès in both the UK and UAE, with stores in Knightsbridge and Dubai. Its founders, Adam and Emily Abraham, explain why the current macroeconomic climate has enticed a raft of first-time investors.
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Asos appoints creative director
Asos has appointed former Stella McCartney visual director Andrew Tiller as creative director, bringing more than two decades of experience across fashion, luxury and creative agencies to the business.
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The fashion businesses tackling the youth unemployment crisis
With more than 1 million young people not in employment, education or training (NEET), fashion retailers such as Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and Kurt Geiger are reaching out to the next generation to ensure the pipeline of talent does not run dry.
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Editor’s comment: How are consumers actually shopping today?
Tik Tok, AI and a more discerning, digitally focused shopper than ever before: meet the 2026 consumer.
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