Boohoo
This coverage tracks Boohoo’s position and performance in the UK fashion retail market, focusing on financial results, leadership moves, sustainability initiatives, marketing and expansion strategy. With analysis tailored to brand managers, retail executives and strategists, the reporting examines how Boohoo navigates fast-fashion challenges and compliance demands to maintain competitiveness.
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Oct- 2025 -16 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Debenhams partners with Amazon to boost US presence
Debenhams Group has expanded its US presence through a new partnership with Amazon, which will see Nasty Gal brought to Amazon Fashion. The move will see the brand brought to over 250 million Amazon customers in the US, offering 172 items including denim, co-ords, swimwear and festival wear. Amazon has launched…
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8 OctoberPeople Moves
Dobbies appoints new CFO
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced the appointment of Pete Templeton as CFO after its current CFO, Jonathan Wass, announced his decision to step down on 12 November 2025. Wass has been with Dobbies for almost two years, supporting the business through its restructuring plan and guiding the business through growth…
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1 OctoberPeople Moves
Debenhams creative director departs role to join Wax London
Patrick Duggan has left his role as creative director at Debenhams after more than five years with the wider Boohoo group. Duggan joined in 2020, initially working across Karen Millen and Coast during the Covid-19 pandemic, before moving to Debenhams following Boohoo’s acquisition of the brand. During his time with…
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Sep- 2025 -22 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Boohoo hit by shareholder revolt over exec bonuses
Boohoo has suffered a shareholder revolt at its AGM following criticism over millions of pounds in bonuses paid to its bosses. Although all resolutions passed, more than 40% of voting shareholders voted against Boohoo’s remuneration plan at the meeting on Friday (19 September) after advisory firms called on shareholders to…
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Jul- 2025 -23 JulyClothing & Shoes
Boohooman launches new online marketplace Brand Locker
BoohooMan has launched an online marketplace featuring more than 500 brands, as part of a wider shift by its parent company to a marketplace model. Debenhams Group, which operates Boohooman, said the new platform – Brand Locker – currently lists 563 brands across activewear, streetwear, footwear, accessories, nutrition and fitness…
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Jun- 2025 -24 JuneOnline & Digital
Debenhams partners with InPost to expand delivery service
Debenhams Group has announced that it has partnered with InPost to expand its delivery options across the UK. Customers will now have access to InPost’s “extensive” network of 10,000 lockers and 6,000 parcel shops nationwide. The move is part of the group’s ongoing commitment to making online shopping more convenient…
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10 JuneFeatures
The nostalgia trend: Why do companies revive old brands?
A cultural institution in the 90s, defunct in the 00s and making a comeback in the 20s. MFI Furniture is set to relaunch on the British high street after owner Victorian Plumbing revealed plans to relaunch the brand in early 2026, promising a refresh without the frustrations of long online…
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3 JuneDepartment Stores
Spring heatwave sparks 500% retail sales surge at Debenhams Group
The Debenhams Group, which includes Debenhams, Karen Millen, Boohoo, Man, and PrettyLittleThing, has reported a 500% surge in sales and a 1,000% increase in searches for certain summer products this May, compared with the same month last year, driven by the spring heatwave. New data, which looked at the demand…
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May- 2025 -12 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-12/5/25
Boots chairman Stefano Pessina is set to increase his stake in Walgreens Boots Alliance to nearly 50% following the company’s $10bn takeover by private equity firm Sycamore. While Pessina, who previously held a 17% stake, will invest more to expand his share, Sycamore will take majority ownership. The deal, valued…
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12 MayClothing & Shoes
Debenhams Group exploring £175m debt refinancing deal
Debenhams Group, formerly known as Boohoo, is in discussions to refinance up to £175m worth of debt, according to reports from The Telegraph. The online fashion company is reportedly looking to access the high yield market for £50m of the proposed total. Debenhams Group has also sounded out several asset-backed…
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