Represent founders George and Mike Heaton are on a mission to build the streetwear brand into a billion-dollar business. Drapers speaks with the brothers and CEO Paul Spencer about the formula for its record growth and plans for international expansion.

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Why do female founders in the UK still receive only a fraction of the venture capital funds secured by men?  For International Women’s Day on 8 March, Drapers speaks to five female founders of fashion businesses to understand first hand the challenges they face.

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Asos will launch new premium womenswear brand Arrange on 3 March. Vanessa Spence, Asos's EVP of creative and brand tells Drapers what to expect from the label.

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JD Sports is preparing to host 6,000 young people at its largest-ever JD Up careers event in Manchester on 27-28 February.

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Athleisure brand Lululemon has signed seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton as its latest brand ambassador.

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Online womenswear brand Dancing Leopard has collapsed into administration after experiencing cash flow challenges.

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Authentic Brands Group, Deckers Brands, Pentland Brands, PVH and VF Corporation make up this year’s Best Brand Houses.

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From military-inspired workwear classics to natural fabrics such as hemp and bamboo, Drapers highlights new brands and collections from the spring/summer 25 edition of London trade show Pure London x JATC (Just Around The Corner).

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As Represent is set to open its first UK store in Manchester, founder George Heaton and CEO Paul Spencer talk Drapers through the brand's expansion into brick and mortar and future wholesale strategy.

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Global sports brand Nike reported a 1% increase in revenue for the 12 months to 31 May 2024, but experienced a 2% dip in sales in its fourth quarter.

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