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Entries open for Drapers Footwear Awards 2026
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Enter Drapers Footwear Awards 2026 to show the pride you have in your business – and the individuals that make it tick.
It is free to enter and the winners will be announced at a glittering evening ceremony on 1 July 2026 at Grosvenor House London.
#fashion #fashionnews #retail #footwear
It is free to enter and the winners will be announced at a glittering evening ceremony on 1 July 2026 at Grosvenor House London.
#fashion #fashionnews #retail #footwear
Topshop’s comeback, Marks & Spencer’s cyber-attack and River Island’s restructuring plans were some of fashion retail's biggest talking points in 2025.
Drapers reviews the top 10 most-read articles of the year.
#fashion #retailnews
Drapers reviews the top 10 most-read articles of the year.
#fashion #retailnews
Drapers most-read of 2025: Topshop’s return and River Island’s restructuring woes
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December 23, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Topshop’s comeback, Marks & Spencer’s cyber-attack and River Island’s restructuring plans were some of fashion retail's biggest talking points in 2025.
Drapers reviews the top 10 most-read articles of the year.
#fashion #retailnews
Drapers reviews the top 10 most-read articles of the year.
#fashion #retailnews
Income from operations at baby and kidswear brand Mothercare has swung to a loss of £0.5m for the 26 weeks to 27 September 2025, marking a 145.5% decline year on year.
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#Mothercare #sales
Read more details via the link.
#Mothercare #sales
Sales tumble at Mothercare
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December 23, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Income from operations at baby and kidswear brand Mothercare has swung to a loss of £0.5m for the 26 weeks to 27 September 2025, marking a 145.5% decline year on year.
Read more details via the link.
#Mothercare #sales
Read more details via the link.
#Mothercare #sales
Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand Skims opened a franchise store in Mall of the Emirates Dubai yesterday (22 December), marking its first standalone store in the Middle East.
Check out the new store via the link.
#Skims #retailnews #KimKardashian
Check out the new store via the link.
#Skims #retailnews #KimKardashian
In pictures: Skims opens first store in Middle East
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December 23, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand Skims opened a franchise store in Mall of the Emirates Dubai yesterday (22 December), marking its first standalone store in the Middle East.
Check out the new store via the link.
#Skims #retailnews #KimKardashian
Check out the new store via the link.
#Skims #retailnews #KimKardashian
Footfall across the UK on "super Saturday" (20 December) was "lacklustre" and fell below expectations in the run-up to Christmas, according to new data.
Read more below.
#footfall #retailnews #SuperSaturday
Read more below.
#footfall #retailnews #SuperSaturday
Footfall below expectations in run-up to Christmas
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December 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Footfall across the UK on "super Saturday" (20 December) was "lacklustre" and fell below expectations in the run-up to Christmas, according to new data.
Read more below.
#footfall #retailnews #SuperSaturday
Read more below.
#footfall #retailnews #SuperSaturday
There have been highs and lows for the fashion retail industry this year. Drapers takes a look back at the brands and retailers that have had a booming 2025, and those that have faced challenges.
Find out more by clicking the link.
#fashionretail #fashion
Find out more by clicking the link.
#fashionretail #fashion
Fashion retail’s winners and losers in 2025
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December 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
There have been highs and lows for the fashion retail industry this year. Drapers takes a look back at the brands and retailers that have had a booming 2025, and those that have faced challenges.
Find out more by clicking the link.
#fashionretail #fashion
Find out more by clicking the link.
#fashionretail #fashion
The #fashion industry needs both financial and operational support if it is to make the sustainability changes being demanded of it.
We have launched a new survey, to hear fashion business’s biggest #sustainability roadblocks and the help needed to navigate these.
We have launched a new survey, to hear fashion business’s biggest #sustainability roadblocks and the help needed to navigate these.
Survey: what support do you need to be more sustainable?
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December 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The #fashion industry needs both financial and operational support if it is to make the sustainability changes being demanded of it.
We have launched a new survey, to hear fashion business’s biggest #sustainability roadblocks and the help needed to navigate these.
We have launched a new survey, to hear fashion business’s biggest #sustainability roadblocks and the help needed to navigate these.
Topshop’s comeback, Marks & Spencer’s cyber-attack and River Island’s restructuring plans were some of fashion retail's biggest talking points in 2025.
Drapers reviews the top 10 most-read articles of the year.
#fashionretail #fashionnews
Drapers reviews the top 10 most-read articles of the year.
#fashionretail #fashionnews
Drapers most-read of 2025: Topshop’s return and River Island’s restructuring woes
www.drapersonline.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Topshop’s comeback, Marks & Spencer’s cyber-attack and River Island’s restructuring plans were some of fashion retail's biggest talking points in 2025.
Drapers reviews the top 10 most-read articles of the year.
#fashionretail #fashionnews
Drapers reviews the top 10 most-read articles of the year.
#fashionretail #fashionnews
This year, Drapers Talks podcast dropped five new seasons, featuring leading speakers from Topshop, Cos, Odd Muse and many more. Catch up on the biggest learnings via the link.
#podcast #DrapersTalks #fashionpodcast
#podcast #DrapersTalks #fashionpodcast
Drapers Talks podcast: top episodes from 2025
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December 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
This year, Drapers Talks podcast dropped five new seasons, featuring leading speakers from Topshop, Cos, Odd Muse and many more. Catch up on the biggest learnings via the link.
#podcast #DrapersTalks #fashionpodcast
#podcast #DrapersTalks #fashionpodcast
Marks & Spencer has been named the most trustworthy UK retailer by research firm GlobalData, despite the cyber attack that felled its online operations in April.
Read more here.
#fashion #retail #M&S #retailnews
Read more here.
#fashion #retail #M&S #retailnews
M&S named most trustworthy retailer in UK
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December 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Marks & Spencer has been named the most trustworthy UK retailer by research firm GlobalData, despite the cyber attack that felled its online operations in April.
Read more here.
#fashion #retail #M&S #retailnews
Read more here.
#fashion #retail #M&S #retailnews
TFG London has reported a 16% rise in turnover year on year to £377.5m for the year ended 29 March 2025, as profits were boosted by the acquisition of #WhiteStuff, based on Companies House filings posted on Saturday (20 December).
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Read more below.
TFG London sales jump following White Stuff acquisition
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December 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
TFG London has reported a 16% rise in turnover year on year to £377.5m for the year ended 29 March 2025, as profits were boosted by the acquisition of #WhiteStuff, based on Companies House filings posted on Saturday (20 December).
Read more below.
Read more below.
With Christmas just days away, Drapers highlights when some of fashion retail's biggest players are opening and closing their stores over the festive period.
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#fashion #retail #Christmas
Click the link for more details.
#fashion #retail #Christmas
John Lewis, M&S, Matalan, Next, Primark: when fashion retail stores are open over Christmas
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December 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
With Christmas just days away, Drapers highlights when some of fashion retail's biggest players are opening and closing their stores over the festive period.
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#fashion #retail #Christmas
Click the link for more details.
#fashion #retail #Christmas
Premium womenswear brand LK Bennett is reportedly looking for a new buyer amid fears the business could collapse for the second time in six years.
Read more via the link.
#LKBennett #fashionnews
Read more via the link.
#LKBennett #fashionnews
LK Bennett eyes sale as it swings into the red
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December 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Premium womenswear brand LK Bennett is reportedly looking for a new buyer amid fears the business could collapse for the second time in six years.
Read more via the link.
#LKBennett #fashionnews
Read more via the link.
#LKBennett #fashionnews
Inditex has confirmed the signing of two UK stores for its Lefties brand, in Liverpool One and Lakeside shopping centres, with openings slated for the second half of 2026, Drapers can reveal.
Read more via the link.
#lefties #inditex #lakeside #liverpoolone
Read more via the link.
#lefties #inditex #lakeside #liverpoolone
Inditex's Lefties signs first two UK stores for 2026
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December 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Inditex has confirmed the signing of two UK stores for its Lefties brand, in Liverpool One and Lakeside shopping centres, with openings slated for the second half of 2026, Drapers can reveal.
Read more via the link.
#lefties #inditex #lakeside #liverpoolone
Read more via the link.
#lefties #inditex #lakeside #liverpoolone
Drapers has revealed this year's #Power100 list, which collates the most influential people in the fashion retail industry.
Leaders from Depop, eBay, By Rotation, Sign of the Times, Sojo and Vinted make up this year's Resuse Revolutionaries.
Read more via the link.
Leaders from Depop, eBay, By Rotation, Sign of the Times, Sojo and Vinted make up this year's Resuse Revolutionaries.
Read more via the link.
Power 100 2025: who are this year’s Reuse Revolutionaries?
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December 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Drapers has revealed this year's #Power100 list, which collates the most influential people in the fashion retail industry.
Leaders from Depop, eBay, By Rotation, Sign of the Times, Sojo and Vinted make up this year's Resuse Revolutionaries.
Read more via the link.
Leaders from Depop, eBay, By Rotation, Sign of the Times, Sojo and Vinted make up this year's Resuse Revolutionaries.
Read more via the link.
Italian footwear brand Golden Goose as been acquired by private equity firm HSG for an estimated €2.5bn (£2.18bn).
Read more here.
#fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #GoldenGoose
Read more here.
#fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #GoldenGoose
Golden Goose snapped up by private equity firm
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December 22, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Italian footwear brand Golden Goose as been acquired by private equity firm HSG for an estimated €2.5bn (£2.18bn).
Read more here.
#fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #GoldenGoose
Read more here.
#fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #GoldenGoose
Premium womenswear brand LK Bennett is reportedly looking for a new buyer amid fears the business could collapse for the second time in six years.
LK Bennett eyes sale as it swings into the red
www.drapersonline.com
December 22, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Premium womenswear brand LK Bennett is reportedly looking for a new buyer amid fears the business could collapse for the second time in six years.
Footfall across the UK on "super Saturday" (20 December) was "lacklustre" and fell below expectations in the run-up to Christmas, according to new data.
Read more here.
#fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #Christmas
Read more here.
#fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #Christmas
Footfall below expectations in run-up to Christmas
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December 22, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Footfall across the UK on "super Saturday" (20 December) was "lacklustre" and fell below expectations in the run-up to Christmas, according to new data.
Read more here.
#fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #Christmas
Read more here.
#fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #Christmas
There have been highs and lows for the fashion retail industry this year. Drapers takes a look back at the brands and retailers that have had a booming 2025, and those that have faced challenges.
Find out more by clicking the link.
#fashionretail #fashion
Find out more by clicking the link.
#fashionretail #fashion
Fashion retail’s winners and losers in 2025
www.drapersonline.com
December 21, 2025 at 9:03 PM
There have been highs and lows for the fashion retail industry this year. Drapers takes a look back at the brands and retailers that have had a booming 2025, and those that have faced challenges.
Find out more by clicking the link.
#fashionretail #fashion
Find out more by clicking the link.
#fashionretail #fashion
Drapers has revealed this year's #Power100 list, which collates the most influential people in the fashion retail industry.
Leaders from adidas, Alo, Castore Sportswear, Gymshark, Hoka, lululemon, Nike, On and Sweaty Betty make up this year’s sportswear superstars.
Read more via the link.
Leaders from adidas, Alo, Castore Sportswear, Gymshark, Hoka, lululemon, Nike, On and Sweaty Betty make up this year’s sportswear superstars.
Read more via the link.
Power 100 2025: who are this year’s Sportswear Superstars?
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December 21, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Drapers has revealed this year's #Power100 list, which collates the most influential people in the fashion retail industry.
Leaders from adidas, Alo, Castore Sportswear, Gymshark, Hoka, lululemon, Nike, On and Sweaty Betty make up this year’s sportswear superstars.
Read more via the link.
Leaders from adidas, Alo, Castore Sportswear, Gymshark, Hoka, lululemon, Nike, On and Sweaty Betty make up this year’s sportswear superstars.
Read more via the link.
High street heavyweights innovated the bricks-and-mortar store experience while buzzy brands drove engagement through pop-ups. Drapers rounds up 10 of the best store openings from the past 12 months, including Shein, Arne and Zara.
Find out more below.
#retail #stores
Find out more below.
#retail #stores
The best store openings of 2025: Topshop, Zara, Shein and more
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December 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Rosie Wrighting MP – a former buyer at Asos – explains why she believes the Chancellor’s recent decision to abolish the de minimis loophole is a change worth celebrating.
Read the comment via the link.
#deminimis #fashionnews
Read the comment via the link.
#deminimis #fashionnews
Scrapping de minimis brings ‘long-awaited fairness’ to British fashion retail
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December 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Rosie Wrighting MP – a former buyer at Asos – explains why she believes the Chancellor’s recent decision to abolish the de minimis loophole is a change worth celebrating.
Read the comment via the link.
#deminimis #fashionnews
Read the comment via the link.
#deminimis #fashionnews
The #fashion industry needs both financial and operational support if it is to make the sustainability changes being demanded of it.
We have launched a new survey, to hear fashion business’s biggest #sustainability roadblocks and the help needed to navigate these.
We have launched a new survey, to hear fashion business’s biggest #sustainability roadblocks and the help needed to navigate these.
Survey: what support do you need to be more sustainable?
www.drapersonline.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The #fashion industry needs both financial and operational support if it is to make the sustainability changes being demanded of it.
We have launched a new survey, to hear fashion business’s biggest #sustainability roadblocks and the help needed to navigate these.
We have launched a new survey, to hear fashion business’s biggest #sustainability roadblocks and the help needed to navigate these.
Much of the wool produced in the UK has been in danger of going to waste. CEO and founder of think tank Fashion Roundtable, Tamara Cincik, is encouraging businesses to look closer to home and reconnect with British industry.
Read her views via the link.
#Britishwool #supplychain #fashion
Read her views via the link.
#Britishwool #supplychain #fashion
Fashion Roundtable: British wool 'combines heritage with innovation'
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December 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Much of the wool produced in the UK has been in danger of going to waste. CEO and founder of think tank Fashion Roundtable, Tamara Cincik, is encouraging businesses to look closer to home and reconnect with British industry.
Read her views via the link.
#Britishwool #supplychain #fashion
Read her views via the link.
#Britishwool #supplychain #fashion
From shock resignations to unexpected appointments, Drapers brings you the most talked about people moves of 2025.
Read more via the link.
#fashionpeoplemoves #fashionretail #fashionnews
Read more via the link.
#fashionpeoplemoves #fashionretail #fashionnews
The 10 biggest people moves of 2025
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December 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
From shock resignations to unexpected appointments, Drapers brings you the most talked about people moves of 2025.
Read more via the link.
#fashionpeoplemoves #fashionretail #fashionnews
Read more via the link.
#fashionpeoplemoves #fashionretail #fashionnews
NEW EPISODE: Claire Arksey, managing director of Alo, Nadine Merabi, founder and creative director of her eponymous brand, and Ginny Seymour, CEO of Aligne, share their insights and tips to grow a fashion brand in this latest episode of the #podcast.
Tune in now via the link.
#fashion
Tune in now via the link.
#fashion
Drapers Talks podcast: Aligne, Alo and Nadine Merabi's tips to scale up a brand
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December 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM