Oasis invests in social technology

Oasis has launched two new social features to engage shoppers and pull its online and bricks-and-mortar offers closer together.

New flagship and product categories boost Hunter’s sales

Hunter’s pre-tax profit rose 5% year-on-year to £15.4m in the 12 months to December 31, 2014, as sales grew 17% to £95.7m.

Marques’Almeida wins second DHL Exported award

London-based womenswear label Marques’Almeida will be supported to show at Tokyo Fashion Week next year after winning a competition set up by logistics company DHL and IMG fashion.

Show & Order moves to Monday start date

Berlin womenswear trade show Show & Order will open its doors a day earlier for the autumn 16 edition in January.

Needle & Thread launches ecommerce site

Womenswear brand Needle & Thread has opened an ecommerce site, nine months after the business was rescued from administration.

Jacques Vert Group refreshes Coatwalk campaign

Womenswear business Jacques Vert Group is developing its Coatwalk charity event, offering customers the chance to join a waiting list for new outerwear styles on its dedicated site, share pictures and take part in a ‘coat amnesty’.

McQueen flagship goes up for sale

The UK flagships of British fashion house Alexander McQueen and footwear brand Tod’s have put up for sale for £160m. 

Steilmann plans float for international growth

German fashion group Steilmann has announced its intention to float on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange before the end of the year. 

& Other Stories to open in Chelsea

H&M-owned womenswear retailer & Other Stories is to open a new store at 72 King’s Road in London on November 13.

M&S appoints new womenswear design director

Marks & Spencer has promoted Queralt Ferrer, former head of design for its Autograph and Limited ranges, to the newly created role of womenswear, lingerie and beauty design director.

Image gallery: New Look's first menswear stores

New Look has opened its first standalone menswear stores in Portsmouth and Wigan.

UK brands shake off China fears

More British clothing and footwear brands are eyeing China as a potential market for growth, supported by a push from the government.

Forever 21 scales back UK portfolio

US young fashion retailer Forever 21 has agreed to come out of its 20,000 sq ft store at Intu Trafford Centre in Manchester and is looking to exit its 35,000 sq ft store at Intu Lakeside shopping centre in Essex, as part of a strategy to downsize its UK property portfolio.

First look: New Look's first menswear stores

New Look has opened its first standalone menswear stores in Portsmouth and Wigan.

Forever 21 scales back UK portfolio

US young fashion retailer Forever 21 has agreed to come out of its 20,000 sq ft store at Intu Trafford Centre in Manchester and is looking to exit its 35,000 sq ft store at Intu Lakeside shopping centre in Essex, as part of a strategy to downsize its UK property portfolio.

Pep&Co ‘won’t pause store rollout plans for long’

“We won’t pause the store rollout programme for very long,” said Cathy Haydon, trading director of Pep & Co, the new value chain which has opened 50 stores across the UK since its debut in Kettering on July 1.

Mid-market fashion store sales rise 3.7%

Fashion sales at mid-market high street chains were up by 3.7% for the week ended September 20 compared to the same period last year, according to the BDO High Street Sales Tracker.

Superdry's Beijing catwalk show pre-empts China launch

Superdry held a catwalk show at the British Embassy in Beijing today (September 22) ahead of its bricks-and-mortar launch into China next year.

TM Lewin hires former N Brown boss

TM Lewin has appointed former N Brown and JD Williams chief executive Alan White as its non-executive chairman, replacing Tony Campbell who quit ahead of a management buyout in August.

Buyers snap up 'standout collections' on day two of Scoop London

Buyers from premium UK and overseas womenswear retailers were on the look-out for ‘standout collections’ to add to their spring 16 offer on the second day of new trade show Scoop London.

Javelin to rise from the ashes in Sudbury

Suffolk-based unisex independent Javelin is ploughing ahead with its menswear store launch in Sudbury, despite fire damage to its nearby womenswear store earlier this month.

Video: Why LFW designer Christopher Raeburn loves wool

Speaking at international textile exhibition Première Vision, London Fashion Week designer Christopher Raeburn discusses working with merino wool for his latest spring 16 collection, in particular to boost his knitwear line. He is joined by The Woolmark Company’s chief strategy and marketing officer Rob Langtry, who talks about the latest trends in wool including the demand for ‘athleisure’ garments.

BHS signs concession deals with Quiz and Ruby London

BHS will launch concessions with young fashion womenswear retailer Quiz and denim brand Ruby London as part of its turnaround plan.

Positive buzz at first day of Scoop London

On Sunday (September 20), its first day, exhibitors and buyers praised Scoop London, the new premium womenswear event devised to dovetail with London Fashion Week.

Jaeger close to offloading flagship

Jaeger is reportedly a step closer to exiting its 27,500 sq ft flagship on London’s Regent Street after occupying the store for 80 years.

Jane Norman plots high street revival

Jane Norman is eyeing locations for a London flagship just more than a year after it disappeared from the high street.

Praise for London Fashion Week’s new home

Designers and buyers gave London Fashion Week’s new venue, the Brewer Street Car Park in Soho, their unanimous seal of approval this morning as the five-day event began.

Betty Jackson and Debenhams part company

British designer Betty Jackson has confirmed spring 16 will be the final season of her Betty Jackson.Black womenswear and accessories collection for Debenhams.

Crew Clothing loses finance chief in management reshuffle

Casualwear retailer Crew Clothing has reshuffled its management team resulting in the departure of finance director Justin Hampshire after almost a decade with the business.

Betty Jackson and Debenhams call time on collaboration

British designer Betty Jackson has confirmed spring 16 will be the final season of her Betty Jackson.Black womenswear and accessories collection for Debenhams.

Steilmann plans UK store and wholesale push

German fashion group Steilmann wants to ramp up its exposure to the UK with plans to boost wholesale stockists, open standalone stores and buy small multi-brand retailers.

UK plus-size market worth £5.4bn

The plus-size fashion market in the UK will hit the £5.4bn mark in 2015, accounting for 12.4% of the overall clothing market, according to research by Conlumino.

Karen Millen must 'start thinking like an etailer', says founder

Karen Millen needs to focus on online opportunities to turn around its losses, the brand’s founder and namesake believes.

Miss Sixty launches new store concept in the UK

Miss Sixty will showcase its new store concept for the first time in the UK when it opens in Westfield London on Friday September 18.

Miss Sixty launches new store concept in the UK

Miss Sixty will showcase its new store concept for the first time in the UK when it opens in Westfield London on Friday September 18.

Brands hope for busy Scoop London despite late dates

Brands and agents are hoping for a strong turnout at the launch of new womenswear trade show Scoop London this weekend, even though it is late in the season for UK buyers.

Better Capital appoints AlixPartners as Jaeger advisor

Better Capital has confirmed the appointment of turnaround consultancy AlixPartners as a financial advisor to Jaeger following the departure of its chief executive Colin Henry last week.

First look: Liquor Store opens womenswear branch

Birmingham-based menswear independent Liquor Store opened a womenswear branch in the Great Western Arcade last week.

BHS secures loan to fund turnaround plan

BHS has secured a loan from London-based investment group Grovepoint against a small number of its stores.

Hull indie Bolo to open second store in Beverley

Independent men’s and women’s wear retailer Bolo is to open a 3,500 sq ft store at Flemingate in Beverley, East Yorkshire, in October.

Jaeger boss quits ahead of key Christmas trading period

Jaeger’s chief executive Colin Henry has left the business partway through a five-year turnaround plan.

BHS secures £65m cash injection

BHS has secured a loan of around £65m from London-based investment group Grovepoint against a small number of its stores.

Autumn temperatures boost John Lewis fashion sales

John Lewis fashion sales were up by 17% in the first week of September, after tough trading conditions in August.

Primark 'could re-educate US consumers on pricing'

Chief executive Paul Marchant suggests that Primark’s “everyday low prices” approach to fashion retailing may help to re-educate US consumers away from their apparent obsession with discount offers.

Video: A tour of Primark's first US store

Drapers takes a tour of Primark’s 77,300 sq ft Boston store, its first in the US in its 46-year history. Read the full review of the store, view an image gallery and

Image gallery: Primark makes it US debut in Boston

Primark will make its US debut today with a 77,300 sq ft store in Boston, Massachusetts. The store is located in the former Filene’s Basementdepartment store that opened in 1912. View images from the store below, read our preview and watch an exclusive

Reigning in style: Queen Elizabeth II's 63 years in fashion

On Wednesday (September 9) Queen Elizabeth II surpassed Queen Victoria’s record to become the UK’s longest-serving monarch at 63 years and seven months.

Hugo Boss confirms Regent Street move

Hugo Boss has confirmed it is moving to a new unit on London’s Regent Street, which is twice the size of its existing store.

Half-year dip in sales and profit at Laura Ashley

Womenswear and furniture retailer Laura Ashley has reported a 7% rise in like-for-like sales in the 26 weeks to August 1, however pre-tax profits dipped to £8.4m, down from £8.5m.

John Lewis renames Found concept following legal challenge

John Lewis has changed the name of its new women’s fashion and lifestyle concept ‘Found’ after it received legal threats from an independent fashion retailer of the same name. 

Jaeger chief executive Colin Henry takes leave of absence

Jaeger chief executive Colin Henry has taken a leave of absence from the business for an unknown period of time, according to reports.

EXCLUSIVE: John Lewis renames 'Found' concept following legal challenge

John Lewis has changed the name of its new women’s fashion and lifestyle concept ‘Found’ after it received legal threats from an independent fashion retailer of the same name. 

Fitness label ActiveInStyle opens London pop-up

British fitness fashion label ActiveInStyle has opened a pop-up store at 340 King’s Road in London.

Next expands at Touchwood in Solihull

Next is expanding its unit at Touchwood shopping centre in Solihull, creating a two-floor 25,000 sq ft store at the site.

Gant launches new sub-brand

Swedish lifestyle label Gant has launched a new sub-brand called Gant Diamond G as a testament to its heritage as a shirtmaker, as part of a wider brand relaunch.

Retailers ready as forecasters predict an Indian summer

Clothing and footwear retailers have shaken off the wet bank holiday and are steeling themselves for the prospect of another warm autumn.

M&S unveils latest fashion campaign

Marks & Spencer has unveiled its latest fashion campaign, featuring six TV adverts in 50 international markets.

First Look: George unveils Christmas 15 collection

Upgrading fabric quality and improving fit are major priorities for George, which unveiled its Christmas 15 collection today at Somerset House in central London (September 2).

Uniqlo chief executive jumps ship to Chanel

Uniqlo’s European chief executive Berndt Hauptkorn has quit the Japanese casualwear retailer to join French luxury label Chanel.

Fashion Enter lands new manufacturing deals

Fashion Enter has landed new deals to manufacture a range of made in Britain ranges for the likes of Tesco, Harrods and Phase 8. 

Ex-River Island buying manager launches womenswear brand

Karina Mitchell, former international buying manager at River Island, has launched a womenswear brand called Lost Ink into the UK.

Arc’teryx selects London for debut European flagship

Canadian outerwear brand Arc’teryx has kick-started plans for international expansion, opening its first UK and European flagship store at 212 Piccadilly in London.