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While high streets and shopping centres struggle to tempt back financially squeezed UK shoppers, outlet stores are reporting record performances. Why are they winning?

Ahead of a £90m revamp of the famous shopping destination this year, Drapers asks property experts and CEOs whether Oxford Street’s reputation can be restored to its former glory.

A flotilla of British fashion brands and retailers, from Primark to Never Fully Dressed, are accelerating expansion across the pond. Drapers explores what is behind this push, and the factors to bear in mind for US growth in 2024.

John Lewis is facing testing times, but own brand fashion is performing well. Drapers meets its director of design, Queralt Ferrer, to hear her plans for the retail bellwether.

As the fashion resale giants of Ebay, Depop and Vinted fight over the rapidly growing second-hand market, Drapers explores the ways that these platforms are competing for the pre-loved pound — from shaking up fee structures to investing in tech innovations.

With an increase in unit numbers, independent department stores have shown incredible resilience over recent years while national chains are increasingly disappearing from the high street. Drapers explores how they are stepping up their offerings to attract the next generation of consumers.

Womenswear brand Aligne has joined forces with England football star Lucy Bronze for its first marketing campaign, launched to coincide with International Women's Day. MD Ginny Seymour tells Drapers how the inspirational sportswoman will help her brand reach new audiences as it seeks to expand.

Drapers award-winning women's athleisure brand Adanola has started 2024 with a bang. Founder Hyrum Cook talks to Drapers about its new Manchester HQ, the challenges that come with such fast growth and future US domination.

It was a difficult Christmas for many in fashion retail – but as January's trading updates have shown, there were winners too, says Tamara Sender Ceron, associate director of fashion retail at research firm Mintel.

A cyber-attack can be devastating for retailers and brands of all sizes. As the threat of this type of crime is on the rise, what can businesses do to protect themselves?