Independents

Womenswear independent The Edit, which has five stores in Manchester, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in May. Owner Penny Rawson tells Drapers how she has witnessed the retailing landscape evolve – and the support the sector needs to thrive.

Independents are looking forward to spring driving consumer appetite and footfall, as they prepare for April's rising costs.

From CIFF to Scoop, independent retailers reveal which trade shows they plan to attend for autumn/winter 26 and the role they play in a changing fashion retail market.

Leading independent retailers look back at 2025. Owner of My First Steps, Alison McGrath; owner of Hurleys, Mark Hurley and managing director of Louis Copeland & Sons, David O'Connor share their views.

Drapers has asked leading independent retailers to reflect on their experiences in 2025. Co-founder of Frontiers Woman and Man, Jane Forbes; managing director for retail at Jarrolds, John Adams; founder of Sweetpea Kids, Sarah Power and founder of Pockets, Paul Platt, share their views on the year.

Drapers has asked leading independent retailers to reflect on their experiences in 2025. In the first of the series, founder of The Dressing Room, Deryane Tadd; chairman of Morleys Stores Bernard Dreesman and co-founder of Costume, Anne Tucker, share their views.

As Christmas draws closer, independents across the UK and Ireland tell Drapers how they are planning to make the most of the peak trading period.

As Bolton-based independent Hurley's prepares to kick off its 70th anniversary celebrations on Friday (21 November), owner Mark Hurley, whose parents Ron and Eileen Hurley established the business in 1955, tells Drapers what the family business will do to mark the occasion.

Drapers hears from independent fashion retailers, agents and experts about the innovative ways the sector is fighting challenges and ensuring a thriving future.

Dennis Brown, owner of men’s and women’s wear independent D-Solo’s in Crystal Palace, has been a pillar of the community for a quarter of a century. Drapers takes a trip south of the Thames to find out more.

Drapers’ latest survey of independent fashion retailers reveals how this resilient and creative sector is overcoming challenges from rising business rates and brand headaches, to crime and inflationary costs.

Independent retailers across the UK and Ireland- Drapers wants to hear from you.