Drapers examines the impact the US-Israel war with Iran is wreaking on fashion retail supply chains and consumer confidence as uncertainty continues.

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Castore has reported a 30% rise in revenue year on year to £334.6m for the 18 months to 3 August 2025, as the Manchester-based sportswear expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Belstaff.

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Superdry co-founder James Holder has today (1 May) been found guilty of raping a woman following a five-day trial at Gloucester Crown Court.

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Independent retailers are hoping that warmer weather continues to encourage shoppers this bank holiday weekend, amid an uncertain trading environment.

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Ermenegildo Zegna Group (Zegna Group), has reported a 2.5% year-on-year rise in revenue to €470.2m (£405.4m) during the first quarter of 2026.

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East Anglia-based J&B Menswear owner Darren Hoggett has called on the government to ramp up support for small businesses as the out-of-town fashion independent celebrates its 60th anniversary.

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Collapsed accessories retailer Claire's is expected to make a return to the UK high street in June with around 50 new stores, according to reports.

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UK manufacturers are expected to be the second biggest country presence at the Source Fashion trade show in July, after China.

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Russell & Bromley has made a total of 332 redundancies across its head office and recently shuttered store estate since collapsing into administration in January, Drapers understands.

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Mary Portas, the founder of Portas, will open the British Retail Consortium's summer school on 1 June, a leadership programme for retailers.

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