Drapers Talks

Drapers Inner Circle Summit 2023 - Michael Thomson, founder & CEO, Pour Moi

Michael Thomson closed the conference in conversation with Jill Geoghegan, discussing leading a business through change.

Drapers Inner Circle Summit 2023 - Building and embodying core company values

The core values you hold as a company and as a leader are the guiding principles that can influence everything you do, and underpin your business’ personality: how do you and your business shape, live and breathe them?

Drapers Inner Circle Summit 2023 - David Gandy, founder, David Gandy Wellwear

David Gandy, founder of David Gandy Wellwear, told Drapers Inner Circle Summit 2023 why he decided to launch the business two years ago and where he sees the market heading.

Drapers Inner Circle Summit 2023 - Paul Marchant, CEO, Primark

Paul Marchant, CEO of Primark, kicked off Drapers Inner Circle Summit 2023. He identified ways the retailer is progressing with its click and collect offering, international expansion and making headway with its sustainability strategies.

Drapers Future of Fashion 23 - Ger Wright, managing director of sport, Frasers Group

Supercharging the next generation of British retail

Delving into the 360 elevation strategy that is driving the sports arm of Frasers Group into a new era - from shaping experience-led stores to building relationships with key brand partners that resonate with and inspire consumers.

Drapers Future of Fashion 23 - fashion retail’s growth opportunities

What matters to fashion consumers in 2023? How should brands be responding, disrupting, and innovating?

Are new clothes being viewed as an unaffordable luxury today? Or is a price-conscious mindset driving the need for higher-quality, longer-lasting clothing?

How much is price driving the growth of alternative models versus a sustainable mindset?

Which regions offer growth potential in today’s challenging climate, and how can you make an impact in new markets?

Panellists include:

• Eshita Kabra-Davies, Founder and CEO, By Rotation
• Beth Pettet, head of fashion brands, John Lewis
• Heather Wight, tax technology solutions manager, Avalara
• Moderated by Emma Finamore, features editor, Drapers

Drapers Future of Fashion 23 - Vikki Kavanagh, managing director, Net-a-Porter/Mr Porter

The power of data in driving a future-facing business strategy: product, content and service

We began the day by exploring the big questions, uniting industry leaders on how they are driving innovation in this new era. Tune in for a a succinct insight into what matters; where to gain inspiration; and how to stay ahead!

 

Drapers Future of Fashion 23 - Tom Beahon, founder, Castore

Brand-building innovation: the Castore story

Following a remarkable rise in an extremely competitive market, Castore co-founder Tom Beahon will join us to discuss the innovation that the premium sportswear brand is built on.

Tom Beahon, co-founder, Castore … in conversation with Jill Geoghegan, editor, Drapers