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Drapers • 2nd September 2025

Finisterre launches womenswear collection with Amy Powney

Coastal lifestyle brand Finisterre is launching a capsule collection with Amy Powney – former creative director and co-owner of Mother of Pearl and founder of womenswear label Akyn – on 4 September 2025.

Drapers • 18th July 2025

Heatwave drives sales for independents

Sales are picking up amid the UK’s summer heatwave, but rising costs and low morale are making trade increasingly difficult for independent retailers.

Drapers • 17th July 2025

M&S resumes Sparks loyalty scheme

Marks & Spencer's Sparks loyalty scheme has returned online following April's cyber-attack.

Drapers • 16th July 2025

TFG London appoints new chief product officer

TFG London has named Sally Ambrose as its new chief product officer.

Drapers • 16th July 2025

First look: Cotswolds Designer Outlet opens to the public

Cotswolds Designer Outlet has opened its 136,000 sq ft retail destination to the public in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire today (16 July).

Drapers • 16th July 2025

The Salvation Army readies charity shop on former Next site

The Salvation Army will open a new two-storey charity shop and donation centre at Suffolk Retail Park in Ipswich on 22 July.

Drapers • 15th July 2025

First look: Next opens at Eldon Square

Next has opened its newest 33,694 sq ft store in Eldon Square, Newcastle.

Drapers • 15th July 2025

Lucy & Yak readies new sub-brand

Unisex brand Lucy & Yak will launch a sub-brand, L&Y, in September.

Drapers • 15th July 2025

Menswear brand &Sons launches wholesale

British menswear and lifestyle brand &Sons has expanded into wholesale for the autumn/winter 25 season.

Drapers • 14th July 2025

Mango adds former H&M CEO to board

Mango has appointed former H&M Group CEO Helena Helmersson as an independent member of its board of directors, effective today.

Drapers • 14th July 2025

FitFlop appoints new chief product officer

Drapers Award-winning footwear retailer, FitFlop has named Louise Noble as new chief product officer.

Drapers • 14th July 2025

Retail sales rise amid June heatwave

Total retail sales in the UK increased by 3.1% year on year in June, against a decline of 0.2% the previous year, but retail has been warned to stay cautious about upcoming business rates reforms.