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WEBDrapers Fashion retail industry news, trends and analysis. The latest fashion retail news spanning all fashion retail sectors, including department stores, high street chains, online retailers, independent retailers, brands and suppliers. Stay abreast of topics including sustainability, CVAs and administrations, business rates, discounting and ...
A shot in the arm for Matalan under new owners - Drapers
WEBJan 24, 2023 · The new owners immediately agreed to reduce the retailer’s gross debt from £593m to £336m and inject funds of up to £100m. The deal ended John Hargreaves’ control of the value chain he founded in 1985. It will safeguard – at least in the short term – the jobs of more than 11,000 employees. Matalan has 231 UK stores.
PrettyLittleThing’s transformation into a big ecommerce name
WEBSep 9, 2021 · PrettyLittleThing has been quick to adapt to the ever-changing role of celebrity and social media and it was one of the first ecommerce brands to join Tik Tok in 2019 and now has more than over 1.6 million followers, accruing more than 30 million likes. In the same year, in January, it released a podcast (Behind Closed Doors), which released ...
Why JD Sports is outpacing its rivals - Drapers
WEBSep 18, 2019 · Knowing its customer and its place in the market has allowed JD Sports to thrive while its rivals struggle in a tough environment. It has doubled revenues while competitors’ sales flatline and, as operating profit rockets Sports is leaving other retailers in the dust. In June, it joined the FTSE 100 for the first time.
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Superdry’s super-ambitious sustainability strategy - Drapers
WEBDec 16, 2020 · Superdry’s global sourcing and sustainability director Shaun Packe discusses the business's plan to become "the most sustainable listed global fashion brand on the planet by 2030". From organic cotton farming initiatives and new vegan leather footwear ranges to recycling more than 35 million plastic bottles to …
Why fashion should act now to legislate living wages in the
WEBJul 22, 2022 · On Tuesday, non-profit organisation Fashion Revolution launched the Good Clothes, Fair Pay campaign calling for the European Commission to pass legislation protecting living wages for garment workers. If enacted, the legislation would require brands and retailers which have garments passing through the EU to …
French Connection: ‘We are now very clear who we are’ - Drapers
WEBOct 7, 2022 · One avenue that French Connection is relying on for growth is its wholesale business, which eclipses its retail arm. In the six months to 31 July 2021, wholesale attracted revenues of £28.8m, a growth of 5.9% on 2019’s pre-pandemic figures, and more than double the £11.4m contributed by retail sales.
The Drapers Interview: Building the Roman empire
WEBAug 17, 2016 · Digital Edition: The Drapers Interview: Building the Roman empire. Womenswear brand Roman sells 3.5 million garments a year and – following #thedress social media sensation – plans to revive British names, and expand online and into new categories. No online subscription: This article requires a paid-for subscription to read it …