Drapers

Drapers is a B2B magazine and online platform that focuses on the fashion retail industry. Established on August 6, 1887, it originally reported on women's clothing retail, but now it covers the entire fashion retail landscape. This includes important topics like digital transformation, technology advancements, and supply chain management. In addition to its publications, Drapers organizes various conferences, events, and award ceremonies each year to celebrate top-performing businesses and facilitate knowledge sharing within the industry.

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First look: Reiss introduces babywear

1 week ago | drapersonline.com | Zoe Hu

The gender-neutral collection, designed for zero to 24-month-olds, is made using premium cotton and cashmere, in a colour palette of lemon, grey and neutral shades. Key pieces include a cashmere hoodie and leggings set in mint and pink, a floral print romper and a balloon print set of sleepsuit, hat, bib and blanket. The collection has launched on Reiss's website with prices ranging from £24 for cotton sleepsuits to £120 for luxe cashmere blankets.
Tala appoints commercial director

1 week ago | drapersonline.com | Zoe Hu

Read has spent more than 11 years at Rapha, most recently as managing director of UK, Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. During his tenure, the business grew its turnover from £20m to £200m in 2017. Prior to Rapha, he worked in various roles at tach giant Apple from 2008 to 2012 where he helped the company open stores across the world. In his new role at Tala, Read will report to CEO Morgan Fowles.
Drapers Talks podcast: how to follow the Green Claims Code with CMA

1 week ago | drapersonline.com | Jade Burke

Fashion retailers are facing potential penalties of up to 10% of global turnover for greenwashing in 2025. During Drapers Conscious Fashion Summit 2025, Coates detailed some of the key points from the CMA’s tailored guide for fashion brands. He said: “If you know that your claim is the truth and it is specific, and you have the ability to substantiate it, then don’t be afraid to make it.”Click below to hear more from Coates. Register for free with Drapers, so you never miss an episode.
Business rates reform becomes law

1 week ago | drapersonline.com | Zoe Hu

You are here: News The government's proposed business rates reform has become law after the Non-Domestic Rating Act received royal assent.
Bravissimo CEO exits after Wacoal takeover

1 week ago | drapersonline.com | Zoe Hu

Cahill's departure comes after Wacoal Europe acquired Bravissimo, which sells bras, underwear and swimwear for women with a D cup and bigger, from its founder for an undisclosed sum in September 2024. She first joined the 27-store lingerie retailer in 2017 as finance director before moving into the role of managing director in 2018 and CEO in 2020, replacing founder Sarah Tremellen, who became chair. The CEO role will not be filled, as Bravissimo will be led by Wacoal Europe CEO Geoff Embley.
what we know so far

1 week ago | drapersonline.com | Zoe Hu

When will the site go live? Drapers first revealed last September 2024 that Tesco will relaunch its F&F clothing range online over the coming months. It is expected to sit alongside its marketplace Tesco.com, which was rolled out in June 2024 with thousands of products across garden, DIY, homeware, toys and pet care.
From Britain to Dubai: the brands making their fortune in the City of Gold

1 week ago | drapersonline.com | James Knowles

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Anta Sports acquires Jack Wolfskin in £220m deal

1 week ago | drapersonline.com | Jade Burke

The deal is set to close during the late second quarter or early third quarter of 2025 and is subject to customary closing conditions. Chip Brewer, president and CEO of Topgolf Callaway Brands, said: “I am pleased to announce we have reached an agreement to sell the Jack Wolfskin business to Anta Sports, a global leader in sports apparel and footwear. “This sale will allow us to increase our focus and optimise our resources on our core business.
Luxe Collective live and direct: making conversions with livestreaming

1 week ago | drapersonline.com | Samantha J. Warrington

Livestream shopping on social media presents an especially exciting opportunity. Forecasting company WGSN found that conversion rates during livestream shopping were up to 10 times higher than conventional ecommerce in its Ecommerce Reinvented: A Future Build on Connection report in January 2025. Read more: Social enterprise: how to cultivate community and convert it into cashResale platform Luxe Collective is leveraging livestreaming. It launched on TikTok Shop in April 2024.
First look: Pull & Bear opens Oxford Street store

1 week ago | drapersonline.com | Sabina Weston

The 15,000 sq ft retail unit at 213 Oxford Street is located next to House of CB and TK Maxx and in close vicinity to other Inditex brands Zara and Bershka. It was previously occupied by British fashion retailer River Island. Pull & Bear's new Oxford Street store houses womenswear on the ground floor and menswear in the lower ground floor. As a bricks-and-mortar first for the brand, the store stocks an exclusive selection of its unisex sub-brand, known as STWD.