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Maternity-wear chain Seraphine has ceased trading after it filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators from Interpath Advisory yesterday (7 July).

Why and how are FitFlop, Fred Perry, Temperley London, Orlebar Brown, Hackett London and others entering into the lucrative Dubai market?

Independent childrenswear retailers and brands are feeling the strain of increased employer costs that come into effect this month and competition from the second-hand market. Drapers finds out how they are fighting back.

Lifestyle brand FatFace has returned to Jersey with a store opening in St Helier, after it closed its standalone store on the island in 2021.

A flurry of fashion retailers are shrugging off high street challenges with demand for new UK stores. Drapers takes a look at the retailers and brands expanding their physical presence.

The fashion category saw the worst like-for-like sales performance in stores in the last week of 2024, according to new data.

John Lewis’s annual trend report found that almost 20% of its survey respondents said they have shopped more with friends and family in 2024, while leading fashion products include barrel leg jeans, Charli XCX-inspired "Brat Girl" looks and cut-out swimsuits

Increases in employer National Insurance contributions, the National Living Wage and upheaval in business rates will force unwelcome costs on to many retailers in 2025.

During the six-months to 30 September 2024 womenswear retailer Sosandar reported a swing to a £0.7m pre-tax loss from £1.3m pre-tax loss in the previous six months.

Footwear and sportswear retailer Footasylum has had sustainability goals integrated into a new £35m funding package from its bank, HSBC UK.

More than 70 retail CEOs have signed an open letter to chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves calling for a "Retail Rates Corrector", with a 20% reduction in business rates bills for all retail properties. 

Independent marketplace Trouva has emailed retailers for a second time to apologise for “ongoing delays” to payments, some dating back to early August.