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. Read more below. #fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #AntonyPrice

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

Puma welcomed customers to is new flagship on London's Oxford Street this month. Javier Ortega, managing director for Europe at Puma, details what the opening signifies for the sportswear giant. Find out more in the interview via the link. #Puma #OxfordStreet #stores

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. See the details via the link. #retailsales #fashion #retailnews

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

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. Click the link for more. #fashion #retail

Exclusive: Scottish cashmere specialist Kiltane opened a fourth London-based store in Bloomsbury, central London, earlier this month. Click the link for more. #fashion #retail #stores

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. #inditex #lefties #liverpoolone #lakeside #retailnews

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 it "financial results lag behind the strategic changes underway at the business." Read more via the link. #thedunegroup #dunelondon #retailnews

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. Read more via the link. #nike #sportswear #fashionnews

Drapers has revealed this year's #Power100 list, which collates the most influential people in the fashion industry. Leaders from Giorgio Armani, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Chloé, Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Phoebe Philo, Prada and Miu Miu, and Proenza Schouler make up this year's Catwalk Captains.

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. Read more here. #fashion #LondonFashionWeek

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. Read more here. #fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #AntonyPrice

As we ramp up Drapers Conscious Fashion Campaign, we want to know your business’s biggest sustainability roadblocks – and what support you need to enact change. Take our short, confidential and anonymous survey today and have your say. #fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews

This year, our Drapers Talks podcast dropped five new seasons, featuring leading speakers from Topshop, Cos, Odd Muse and many more. Catch up on the biggest learnings here. #fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #podcast

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. See the details here. #fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews

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. See the highlights here. #fashion #fashionnews #retail #retailnews #LondonFashionWeek

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

Luxe fabrics, a nod to the 1980s and mix-and-match versatility make up this season's partywear trends. Retailers including Tu Clothing, Baukjen and French Connection tell Drapers what consumers are buying this festive season. #partywear #fashion

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

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

Luxury fashion brand Stella McCartney's operating loss widened 23.1% year on year to £29.29m for the year ended 31 December 2024, leaving a question mark over its future. Find out more details via the link. #StellaMcCartney #fashionnews

Scottish cashmere specialist Kiltane opened a fourth London-based store in Bloomsbury, central London, earlier this month. Click the link for more. #fashion #retail #stores

Sales at nursery brand Mamas & Papas climbed 10% over the five weeks to 30 November. Read more below. #MamasandPapas #sales #retailnews

German footwear retailer Birkenstock has reported surging sales and profits for the fourth quarter and full year to 30 September, as it hails "robust consumer demand globally". Find out all the details via the link. #Birkenstock #fashionnews #footwear

Independent department store chain #Morleys has appointed former BrandAlley and Gieves & Hawkes executive Ray Clacher to the role of CEO, Drapers can reveal. Read more below. #peopelmoves #Morleys

Tamara Sender Ceron, associate director, fashion retail at market research company Mintel, breaks down key sustainability trends among consumers that fashion businesses should be mindful of in 2026. #fashion #fashionnews #retail #sustainability

Everything you need to know from this week’s fashion retail news, in numbers, featuring Pepco, Free People and Richemont UK. Subscribe to read more below. #retailnews #fashionnews

Puma welcomed customers to is new flagship on London's Oxford Street this month. Javier Ortega, managing director for Europe at Puma, details what the opening signifies for the sportswear giant. Find out more in the interview via the link. #Puma #OxfordStreet #stores

Drapers has revealed this year's #Power100 list, which collates the most influential people in the fashion retail industry. Leaders from Harvey Nichols, Kering, Liberty London, LuxExperience, LVMH, Mulberry and Selfridges make up this year's Luxury Legends. Read more via the link.

Exclusive: Footwear and sportswear retailer Footasylum will open 40 stores across the Gulf region in the next five years, via a franchise partnership with Apparel Group, Drapers can reveal. #fashionnews #Footasylum #stores

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. #fashion #fashionnews #retail

Luxe fabrics, a nod to the 1980s and mix-and-match versatility. Retailers tell Drapers what consumers are buying this festive season. #fashion #fashionnews #retail

Footwear and sportswear retailer Footasylum will open 40 stores across the Gulf region in the next five years, via a franchise partnership with Apparel Group, Drapers can reveal. #fashion #retail #fashionnews

#Inflation has fallen by 0.1% in November 2025, compared with a rise of 0.2% in November 2024, the ONS Consumer Prices Index has revealed. "Headline inflation eased back considerably last month, driven by extensive discounting by retailers across Black Friday month." Read more below.

From Burberry and Barbour to John Lewis and Very Group, Drapers' editorial staff reveal their pick of 2025's best Christmas adverts. Read more via the link. #Christmasads #Christmas #retail

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

Luxury retailer Matches has been acquired by the founders of members-only luxury shopping app Mile and is set to return in 2026. Find out more details below. #Matches #aquisition #fashion

US lifestyle brand Free People is closing for Christmas to relocate its London flagship from Regent Street to Argyll Street. Read more via the link. #freepeople #argyllstreet #fashionretailnews

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

BREAKING: Independent department store chain #Morleys has appointed former BrandAlley and Gieves & Hawkes executive Ray Clacher to the role of CEO, Drapers can reveal.

Drapers has revealed this year's #Power100 list, which collates the most influential people in the fashion retail industry. Leaders from adidas, Alo Yoga, Castore Sportswear, Gymshark, HOKA, lululemon, Nike, On and Sweaty Betty make up this year’s sportswear superstars. Read more via the link.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has issued a warning on retail's inclusion in the implementation of Labour’s flagship Employment Rights Bill, which has cleared its final parliamentary hurdle and is expected to become law before Christmas. Click the link for more. #retail #fashion #retailnews

Luxury retailer Matches has been acquired by the founders of members-only luxury shopping app Mile and is set to return in 2026.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has shared a new report that aims to provide a “comprehensive assessment of progress, barriers and priorities for the retail industry on the road to Net Zero”.

Inflation has fallen by 0.1% in November 2025, compared with a rise of 0.2% in November 2024, the ONS Consumer Prices Index has revealed.

Pepco Group, owner of the Pepco clothing brand and discount chain Dealz, has reported a 8.7% year-on-year rise in sales in its preliminary results for the 12 months ended 30 September 2025.

John Lewis has outlined four key trends set to shape fashion and homeware in 2026, spanning colour, outerwear, sport and workwear, as the department store looks to tap shifting consumer tastes across categories. Find out more in the link below. #fashionnews #JohnLewis

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

NEW EPISODE: Season 12 of the #DrapersTalks #podcast continues with Stefan Lewis, chief digital officer of #Represent. He reflects on the brand’s journey from a small graphic design project founded by two brothers in Manchester to a globally recognised label. Tune in now via the link.