Drapers Retail parks outperform for last-minute Christmas shopping Retail parks were the strongest-performing destination type as UK footfall rose sharply week on week on Tuesday (23 December), according to new data from MRI Software. The post Retail parks outperform for last-minute Christmas shopping appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers Usdaw calls for stores to close on Boxing Day Retail trade union Usdaw has called for large stores to close early on Christmas Eve and keep shops shut until 27 December. The post Usdaw calls for stores to close on Boxing Day appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers First look: Manière de Voir opens in Dubai Premium Manchester-based brand Manière de Voir opened in Dubai Mall on 20 December, marking its first standalone store in the Middle East, Drapers can reveal. The post First look: Manière de Voir opens in Dubai appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers High street footfall up ahead of Christmas UK high street footfall rose 3.2% year on year on Monday (22 December), as consumers made final purchases ahead of Christmas Day (25 December), according to new data from MRI Software. The post High street footfall up ahead of Christmas appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers Your Christmas gift from Drapers We hope you enjoy a relaxing festive break, and a happy new year. The post Your Christmas gift from Drapers appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers RM Williams to open first store in Edinburgh RM Williams is set to open its first standalone Scottish store in Edinburgh as the Australian bootmaker expands its UK physical retail footprint. The post RM Williams to open first store in Edinburgh appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers Drapers Talks podcast: who are fashion’s future leaders? Fred Perry, Asda, Belstaff and Fashion Retail Academy discuss how to encourage young people into the fashion retail industry in the latest Drapers Talks podcast. The post Drapers Talks podcast: who are fashion’s future leaders? appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers Sales tumble at Mothercare 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. The post Sales tumble at Mothercare appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers In pictures: Skims opens first store in Middle East 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. The post In pictures: Skims opens first store in Middle East appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers M&S named most trustworthy retailer in UK 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. The post M&S named most trustworthy retailer in UK appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers Drapers most-read of 2025: Topshop’s return and River Island’s restructuring woes 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. The post Drapers most-read of 2025: Topshop’s return and River Island’s restructuring woes appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers John Lewis, M&S, Matalan, Next, Primark: when fashion retail stores are open over Christmas 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. The post John Lewis, M&S, Matalan, Next, Primark: when fashion retail stores are open over Christmas appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers TFG London sales jump following White Stuff acquisition 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 White Stuff, based on Companies House filings posted on Saturday (20 December). The post TFG London sales jump following White Stuff acquisition appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers Golden Goose snapped up by private equity firm Italian footwear brand Golden Goose has been acquired by private equity firm HSG for an estimated €2.5bn (£2.18bn). The post Golden Goose snapped up by private equity firm appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers LK Bennett eyes sale as it swings into the red 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. The post LK Bennett eyes sale as it swings into the red appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers Footfall below expectations in run-up to Christmas 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. The post Footfall below expectations in run-up to Christmas appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers Why ASA’s greenwashing censures are a wake-up call for fashion brands Consumers believe fashion engages in greenwashing more than other industries. Brands need to get their sustainability story straight or risk turning customers away, argues Mark Fisher, senior partner at Kantar's Sustainable Transformation Practice. The post Why ASA’s greenwashing censures are a wake-up call for fashion brands appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers Oner Active CEO on navigating tariffs, maintaining a competitive edge and opening stores Following a "record" Black Friday and another year of growth, Oner Active CEO Zach Duane talks to Drapers about retaining a competitive edge, navigating the US tariff turmoil this year and the biggest opportunities ahead in 2026 and beyond. The post Oner Active CEO on navigating tariffs, maintaining a competitive edge and opening stores appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers Fashion retail’s winners and losers in 2025 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. The post Fashion retail’s winners and losers in 2025 appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers Inditex’s Lefties to open first two UK stores in 2026 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. The post Inditex’s Lefties to open first two UK stores in 2026 appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers ‘Challenging trading environment’ escalates losses at Dune Group Operating loss at footwear business The Dune Group widened 50.7% to £5.9m for the year to 1 February 2025, as the business says its "financial results lag behind the strategic changes underway at the business." The post ‘Challenging trading environment’ escalates losses at Dune Group appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers Weakened Chinese demand dents performance at Nike US sportswear giant Nike hails "middle innings of comeback" as revenue in China plunged and tariff pressures took toll during the six months and second quarter to 30 November 2025. The post Weakened Chinese demand dents performance at Nike appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers Retail sales fall as ‘Black Friday effect’ weakens UK retail sales volumes fell 0.1% in November, following a fall of 0.9% in October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported. The post Retail sales fall as ‘Black Friday effect’ weakens appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers London Fashion Week reveals provisional February 2026 schedule The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the provisional schedule for the upcoming autumn/winter 26 edition of London Fashion Week, running 19-23 February. The post London Fashion Week reveals provisional February 2026 schedule appeared first on Drapers.

Drapers Industry pays tribute to ‘genius’ fashion designer Antony Price The fashion industry is paying tribute to Antony Price, the British designer who crafted looks for the likes of Mick Jagger, David Bowie and Roxy Music, who died on Wednesday (17 December) aged 80. The post Industry pays tribute to ‘genius’ fashion designer Antony Price appeared first on Drapers.