Clothing & Shoes
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Jan- 2025 -3 January
Hugo Boss appoints new senior vice president global marketing
Hugo Boss has announced the appointment of James Foster as senior vice president global marketing. He has officially joined the company as of January 2025, and takes over from Nadia Kokni. Kokni, who joined Hugo Boss in January 2023, left the company in December to pursue new business opportunities. Foster…
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3 January
End. swings to pre tax loss of £43.2m
High-end fashion and streetwear label End. has reported a pre-tax loss of £43.2m, down from a profit of £8.8m for the year ended 31 March 2024. The group’s revenues also plummeted 3.8% from £221m to £212.7m. It stated that the retail landscape remained challenging as macroeconomic pressures persisted both in…
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3 January
Laura Ashley acquired by Marquee Brands
Marquee Brands, a global brand accelerator that owns 17 brands, has acquired Laura Ashley from Gordon Brothers for an undisclosed price.The addition of the brand will increase the retail value of Marquee Brands’ global portfolio, which includes Ben Sherman, to over $4bn (£3.2bn). Following the acquisition, Laura Ashley’s UK-based team…
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2 January
Barbour profits surge 12.3% to £39.6m
British outerwear brand Barbour’s operating profits surged 12.3% to £39.6m for the year to 30 April 2024 despite a 6.2% drop in turnover to £321.8m. According to Barbour, its profits were driven by a focus on cost reductions and foreign exchange gains. However, its turnover was affected by a challenging…
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2 January
Quiz losses widen to £4.7m in H1
Quiz has reported an increase in pre-tax losses to £4.7m in the six months to 30 September 2024. The fashion retailer said that its “disappointing” results in part reflect the impact of inflationary pressures on consumer confidence and spending, which has led to an 8% reduction in revenues during the…
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Dec- 2024 -23 December
Quiz proposes stock market exit amid financial difficulties
Quiz has proposed plans to cancel its listing on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and re-register as a private company as a result of financial difficulties. The retailer is seeking investor approval for the move at its next general meeting scheduled for 8 January 2025. The vote will need a…
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23 December
Boohoo offloads head office for £49.5m
Boohoo has completed the sale of its London office for a total of £49.5m. Located on Great Pulteney Street, Soho, the site was sold to Global Holdings UK Limited, an independent property fund. Boohoo said the move would help to “further strengthen the company’s balance sheet”. Part of the proceeds will…
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20 December
Abaci selects London Designer Outlet for first UK store
Turkish womenswear retailer Abaci has chosen London Designer Outlet (LDO) for its first physical UK store after agreeing a 2-year lease to occupy a 1,418 sq ft unit. Abaci, which specialises in modest fashion, was founded in 1981 in Turkey and has since been a leader in the women’s apparel…
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20 December
Boohoo bans journalists from boardroom battle with Mike Ashley
Boohoo has reportedly blocked journalists from attending its boardroom showdown with Mike Ashley, following an ongoing battle over the fast-fashion company’s governance.According to The Telegraph, Boohoo told journalists that they will not be able to attend its annual general meeting today (20 December), where shareholders will vote on Frasers’ demands…
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19 December
Frasers Group given green light for new Warwickshire HQ
Frasers Group has reportedly been given planning permission to build new headquarters on green belt land in Warwickshire, according to reports from the BBC. The site will include a 100-room hotel, warehouses, research and development facilities, swimming pool and sports pitches. According to the BBC, it comes as the company…
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