Careers

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that 12,000 apprenticeships, which could have been offered by retailers, have been lost in the past year and urgent reform of the Apprenticeship Levy is needed.

As part of Drapers 30 Under 30 initiative, which for 15 years has celebrated up-and-coming talent in the industry, we explore the new skillsets that are in demand in the shifting career landscape.

M&S has appointed a team of six female managers to lead new flagship stores in Birmingham, Essex, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester.

Drapers speaks to headhunters about the challenges and opportunities in fashion retail, as redundancies continue across the industry.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched the UK’s first training programme specifically aimed at non-executive directors in retail.

In the week of International Women’s Day, Drapers examines why the number of female UK retail CEOs is dropping, and whether a C-suite shake-up looms post-pandemic.

Drapers speaks to four industry heavyweights to learn how they rose through the ranks, and get their advice for those just getting started in the fashion industry

There are myriad ways to get started in fashion retail. Here, some of the industry’s rising stars describe how they got started, and offer advice for those hoping to follow suit.

Drapers’ Salary Survey 2017 has revealed an average gender pay gap of £22,000 in fashion. Female survey respondents were outnumbered in the top jobs and earned an average of £37,000, compared with £59,000 for men.

Strong family values, openness and a clear commitment to staff development have earned M&Co a reputation as one of the best companies to work for in the UK.