Chloe Mills

Outgoing John Lewis Partnership managing director Peter Ruis has called on the government to announce a reform of business rates as part of this year's Autumn Budget (28 October), saying it could "change the economy and employment".

Sainsbury’s Tu clothing has transformed traditional perceptions of supermarket fashion. Drapers hears from managing director Ben Smith about elevating the brand while maintaining its value credentials in a fiercely competitive market.

Me & Em has today (4 September) unveiled its debut jewellery collection, marking a "new era of luxury" for the premium womenswear brand.

Lululemon's operating profit fell 13% year on year to $453.7m (£335.4m) during the second quarter to 2 August 2026.

John Lewis Partnership is recruiting for 10,400 Christmas vacancies across its John Lewis and Waitrose stores as it gears up for the imminent "golden quarter".

British sportswear brand Castore has drafted in advisers at JP Morgan as it reportedly "explores a sale".

The government rejected Westminster City Council's last-minute attempt to delay the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street on Friday (4 September), despite concerns of "rushing" the process amid "unanswered questions".

Debenhams Group has today (10 September) announced the sale of its Sheffield distribution centre to Primark in a £90m cash deal.

John Lewis Partnership has reported a loss before tax and exceptional items of £124m for the 26 weeks to 1 August 2026, compared with a loss of £88m during the same period last year.

New Look creative director Anica Wislawski talks Drapers through her top picks from the high street retailer's new autumn/winter 2026 collection.