Emma Finamore

British fashion retailer Boden is targeting Canada as its next international market as it ramps up its expansion strategy, Drapers can reveal.

Boden is on an impressive turnaround under the stewardship of CEO Ben Dreyer. Drapers takes a trip to the British brand’s brightly coloured headquarters to find out how he is doing it.

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose to 2.9% in July up from 2.6% in June, the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) statistics show.

Ikea is to take on preloved retailers such as Ebay and Vinted with a new marketplace platform for its second-hand furniture and homeware, according to reports.

Uniqlo will open a store in Cambridge’s New Grand Arcade on 24 September, bringing its UK shop count to 25, and it plans to open in London’s Canary Wharf and Leeds in 2027.

Marks & Spencer has launched on Zalando’s logistics and fulfilment business, ZEOS (Zalando Ecommerce Operating System), to fulfil its entire online, direct-to-consumer business in continental Europe.

There is now less than a month to enter Drapers 30 Under 30 2027, our annual search for the strongest talent and rising fashion retail stars.

Amy Powney and Finisterre’s senior designer Rose Savidge gave Drapers a first look at the designer and brand's second collaboration today (8 September), and revealed plans for her first-ever menswear collection with the label next year.

Umar Kamani, founder of womenswear brand PrettyLittleThing is reportedly planning an activewear brand launch to rival labels such as Gymshark and Alo.

Zara-owner Inditex reported an 8.3% year on year rise in gross profit to €11.6bn (£9.9bn) in the six months to 31 July 2026, amid expansion of its bourgeoning brand Lefties.