Jill Geoghegan

Fashion retail must advocate for gender-diverse leadership teams to win over customers.

John Lewis was bullish this week, despite a drop in profits in its first half, as it takes a long-term view and invests in future growth.

As the US scraps “de minimis” and hikes tariffs on key sourcing countries, UK fashion retailers must adapt.

Our eye has been on womenswear this week, as we curate the best spring/summer 26 product, examine what the life of a fashion buyer is really like and hear the award-winning strategies of Nobody's Child CEO Jody Plows.

The appetite for brands and buyers to meet, connect – and do business – at trade shows has not waned as SS26 shows report positive turnouts.

Maternity wear brand Seraphine’s collapse is a cautionary tale about cash flow, changing ownership and the perils of listing on the stock exchange.

Fashion retailers and brands shared their challenges, learnings and solutions at Drapers Supply Chain Summit, enabling collaboration to weather the perfect storm of challenges facing the industry.

This week we celebrated the creativity and tenacity of the UK and Irish footwear industry at Drapers Footwear Awards 2025.

Amid tariff turmoil, shifting sourcing landscapes and geo-political uncertainty, a robust and agile supply chain has never been more important for fashion businesses.

As fashion retail battles challenges on all fronts, strong leadership is paramount to weather the storm.