Katie Ross is a News Reporter at Drapers. She focuses on the fashion industry, covering topics such as apparel design, corporate sustainability, and retail management, while also exploring themes related to beauty and economics. Katie's work has been featured in notable publications including Aberdeen Football Club, The Industry.fashion, and the World Resources Institute.
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Katie Ross focuses on providing informative and data-driven coverage, with a strong emphasis on retail technology and apparel trends. She would likely be interested in insights from experts who can provide valuable analysis of consumer behavior within the retail industry, particularly as it relates to emerging technologies or shifts in fashion trends.
Given her focus on global content with a UK perspective, she may be receptive to pitches that highlight international trends but also demonstrate an understanding of their potential impact on the UK market specifically. Additionally, Katie's interest in store management suggests she may welcome commentary from professionals experienced in optimizing brick-and-mortar operations or implementing innovative retail technologies.
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Matalan chief operating officer Phil Hackney has stepped down after three years with the business, to start a new role.
Brands owed payment by Harvey Nichols before its acquisition by Frasers Group are expected to recover less than 15p in the pound, according to documents filed at Companies House on 3 September.
Total UK footfall declined 1.7% year on year in August, up from -2.1% in July, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
The Very Group owner Carlyle is said to have abandoned the sale of the online retail group, as bidders were unable to meet the £2bn asking price.
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Harvey Nichols' website has resumed trading following the company's acquisition by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group.
Former Gucci creative director Sabato de Sarno has taken over the creative helm of Chinese luxury brand Icicle.
John Lewis Partnership chair Jason Tarry was looking for reductions in the cost of doing business ahead of October's Autumn Budget after the retailer reported widening losses today.
Harvey Nichols is undergoing a restructuring, leading to significant redundancies across the business, following its acquisition by Frasers Group on 13 August, Drapers can reveal.
