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Comment: What does Asos's fall from grace tell us?
In the wake of Asos’s second profit warning in seven months, Stephen Springham, head of retail research at property consultancy Knight Frank argues that ecommerce is not a golden ticket to success.
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The unstoppable march of Dr Martens
Dr Martens CEO Kenny Wilson talks to Drapers about taking the famous footwear brand international – and rumours of a potential sale
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Drapers Footwear Awards 19 will recognise and celebrate the footwear's very best from across the UK and Ireland.
We have 18 exciting categories up for contest, including International Footwear Business of the Year and Best Sustainable Initiative of the Year.
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24S: bringing Parisian luxury to ecommerce
Maud Barrionuevo, global buying director for luxury Parisian ecommerce site 24S, tells Drapers her lessons in luxury.
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How to upscale: advice from indies who've done it
While the high street is plagued by tough trading, stores closures, company voluntary arrangements and administrations, several independent retailers are defying the odds and expanding successfully.
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The unstoppable march of Dr Martens
Dr Martens CEO Kenny Wilson talks to Drapers about taking the famous footwear brand international – and rumours of a potential sale
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Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group: Latest News
Trade buyer could revive Karen Millen, say insidersSubscription
A trade sale to another retailer would be “the best fit” for Karen Millen, industry experts have told Drapers.
Jaeger cuts losses as owner expandsSubscription
Jaeger halved its losses and expanded its store footprint in the year to 25 August 2018 – 14 months after it was bought by Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM) Group.
Bonmarché directors reject Philip Day takeover bidSubscription
The directors of value womenswear retailer Bonmarché have implored shareholders to reject a takeover bid by Edinburgh Woollen Mill owner Philip Day.
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Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group: News
Philip Day withdraws LK Bennett bid Subscription
Philip Day, owner of Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group (EWM), has decided to withdraw from the bidding process for premium womenswear retailer LK Bennett, following its collapse into administration last month.
EWM Group to expand head office team Subscription
Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group is increasing the size of its head office team, months after moving into its state-of-the-art new headquarters in Carlisle, Drapers can reveal.
Peacocks changes payment terms Subscription
Value retailer Peacocks, owned by Philip Day, is changing payment terms for suppliers.
Peacocks ditches plastic bags Subscription
Value retailer Peacocks has switched to bio-degradable shopping bags across all of its 500 UK stores from the start of this month.
Exclusive: Edinburgh Woollen Mill 'ends business' with House of FraserSubscription
House of Fraser supplier Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group (EWM) is pulling all its stock, including own-brand House of Fraser ranges it manufactures, out of the department stores after negotiations with its owner, Sports Direct, collapsed, Drapers can reveal.
Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group closes House of Fraser concessionsSubscription
Philip Day’s Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group (EWM) has temporarily closed its House of Fraser concessions, including Berwin & Berwin, Jaeger, Jane Norman and Calvetron Brands while discussions continue, Drapers can reveal.
Exclusive: Philip Day in talks to take over HoF stores Subscription
The owner of Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group, Philip Day, is in talks with a group of landlords to take over several House of Fraser stores, Drapers understands.
Exclusive: EWM Group ‘mothballs’ Jane Norman Subscription
Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group has put Jane Norman on hold to focus on its more recently acquired brands. It sees Jaeger and Austin Reed as a priority and is understood to have recently acquired Calvetron Brands.
Philip Day adds Calvetron Brands to portfolioSubscription
Philip Day, the owner of Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group, has added Calvetron Brands to its portfolio, which also includes Austin Reed and Jaeger.
Philip Day enters the fray at House of FraserSubscription
Philip Day, the owner of Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group, has been named as one of the potential investors in talks about a rescue deal with House of Fraser.
Exclusive: GymShark poaches EWM Group’s sourcing bossSubscription
Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group’s (EWM) sourcing and quality director Zac Singh is leaving the business to join GymShark as sourcing director, Drapers can reveal.
Exclusive: Restructuring at Edinburgh Woollen Mill GroupSubscription
Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group is proposing to make a small number of head office roles redundant, Drapers has learned.
Exclusive: EWM Group buys Berwin & Berwin out of administrationSubscription
Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group has acquired men’s tailoring supplier Berwin & Berwin out of administration and has committed to securing all 800 jobs, Drapers can reveal.
Sales edge up at Edinburgh Woollen Mill group Subscription
Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group has announced a 2.7% increase in like-for-like sales to £592.1m for the year to 25 February, despite “intense competition on the high street”.
Drapers Talks: The launch of Days department storeVideoSubscription
In this week’s edition of Drapers Talks, staff writer Harriet Brown and senior news reporter Pui-Guan Man discuss the launch of Edinburgh Woollen Mill’s newly opened Days department store in Carmarthen.
First look: Days department store opens in CarmarthenSubscription
Take a look inside the newly opened Days department store in Carmarthen.
Edinburgh Woollen Mill boss poised to buy more struggling businessesSubscription
Philip Day, the chief executive of Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM), has said the company is poised to buy more struggling high street retailers, after its latest acquisition of premium brand Jaeger.
Jaeger suppliers’ bid blockedSubscription
A bid to buy Jaeger put forward by a group of suppliers has failed because the premium retailer’s trademark has already been sold, Drapers has learned.
Days Department Store to stock Jaeger Subscription
Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group’s new concept Days Department Store will open its first store next week, stocking a number of brands including Jaeger.
Edinburgh Woollen Mill at head of the queue to buy JaegerSubscription
The Edinburgh Woollen Group has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire struggling premium fashion retailer Jaeger.
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