In spite of recent sales, consumers in the UK are not spending, courtesy of Drapers

High street sales fall slows in February (Drapers)
In the UK, the fall in retail sales slowed in February and job cuts rose.

Style Network’s ‘Running in Heels’ Aims For Documentary Look at Fashion (WSJ)
Marie Claire’s new reality TV show is a brand building tool to reverse the sales decline of print magazines.

As Luxury Struggles, Bargains Thrive in Japan (WWD)
Amid the worst retail environment for luxury companies, discounts are abundant in Japan. (Subscription required)

On the Runways, Get-Ups for Grown-Ups (WSJ)
During New York fashion week, “established designers seem to be rediscovering women over 40.”