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John Lewis plans to reshape its buying and merchandising teams as it embarks on its transformation programme under the leadership of boss Peter Ruis.

After recent high profile exits at Blumarine, Dries Van Noten and Valentino, Drapers examines the challenges facing fashion’s creative directors today, and what the reshuffling means for the luxury labels in question.  

Asos has relaunched its influencer programme "Asos Insider", whereby a group of current employees showcases products across the retailer's social media channels.

From paying attention to the smallest of details to helping people climb the career ladder, CEO of American Golf, Nigel Oddy – and formerly of House of Fraser, New Look and Matalan – imparts learnings from a retail career spanning more than 40 years.

Luxury etailer Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) and King Charles III’s charitable foundation The King’s Foundation have revealed the six trainees selected for the latest edition of their The Modern Artisan training programme.

Retail CEO appointments tumbled by more than a quarter in 2023 compared with 2022, data from management consultancy Korn Ferry has found.

Hailed "the nicest guy in retail" by his peers, George at Asda buying manager Scott Macrae reveals how he turned his arts degree into a foundation for his three decades-long career in buying and the advice he has for Drapers 30 Under 30 class of 2024.

Now in its 15th year, Drapers reveals its annual 30 Under 30 list celebrating the rising stars of fashion retail.

Caroline Rush CBE, CEO of the British Fashion Council (BFC), understands the harsh realities faced by the fashion industry — from the cost of living crisis to the removal of tax-free shopping. She shares how the BFC has helped designers to navigate these, and will continue to do so in…

Panellists from Fred Perry, Seasalt Cornwall, AWWG and cross-border ecommerce company ESW discussed why leadership must evolve at the Drapers Inner Circle Summit on 8 November.