Abercrombie
This coverage examines Abercrombie and Fitch’s strategic evolution and performance within the UK retail sector. Reporting highlights its expansion plans to double UK store presence by the end of 2025, digital transformation efforts under the ‘Always Forward Plan’, financial performance including a 16% increase in net sales reaching $4.95bn (£3.65bn), and leadership initiatives aimed at brand repositioning. Insights are tailored for retail executives, brand managers, and professionals monitoring apparel retail, omnichannel strategy, and brand revitalisation.
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Jun- 2022 -15 JuneOnline & Digital
A&F partners with Gophr to expand same-day delivery to UK stores
Abercrombie and Fitch Co. has announced its plans to expand its same-day delivery service to the majority of its UK store fleet, which will include over 30 Abercrombie and Fitch, Abercrombie Kids and Hollister locations. The retailer has partnered with Stuart, Gophr and software provider, Delivery Solutions, to “build on…
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1 JuneClothing & Shoes
Abercrombie & Fitch launches 2022 Pride collection
Abercrombie and Fitch has announced the launch of its 2022 Pride collection in collaboration with The Trevor Project, for both the Abercrombie and Fitch and Abercrombie kids brands, marking the third co-designed collaboration between the two organisations. The gender-inclusive adult collection features t-shirts, shorts, hoodies, jackets, sandals, hats, and socks.…
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May- 2022 -24 MayClothing & Shoes
Abercrombie & Fitch lowers forecast amid Q1 loss
Abercrombie and Fitch has lowered its forecast for 2022 with expectations for net sales to be flat to up 2% from $3.7bn (£2.95bn) in 2021, down from previous expectations of up 2%-4%, due to the impact from foreign currency and an assumed inflationary impact on consumer demand. Net sales are…
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Mar- 2022 -17 MarchClothing & Shoes
Abercrombie & Fitch unveils new activewear sub-brand YPB
Abercrombie and Fitch, a division of Abercrombie and Fitch Co., has announced the launch of a new activewear sub-brand called YPB. YPB stands for “Your Personal Best” and reportedly aims to empower customers to perform to their highest potential. The sub-brand features a collection of “fashion-forward yet functional” activewear and…
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Feb- 2022 -7 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Abercrombie & Fitch’s Gilly Hicks to debut its first UK store
Shaftesbury has announced the opening of Gilly Hicks’ first UK standalone store on 39 Carnaby Street, which is set to open in spring. Gilly Hicks is a brand in the Abercrombie and Fitch Co. portfolio that offers underwear, loungewear and activewear, and the announcement comes as the company is reintroducing…
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Sep- 2021 -22 SeptemberHigh Street
Abercrombie & Fitch opens Regent Street store
Abercrombie and Fitch has announced it is opening a new store located at 150 Regent Street, in the heart of London’s busiest shopping district. Amenities include fitting rooms containing adjustable lighting and music controls, a phone charging dock, and buttons for customers to alert associates. The store will also offer…
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Aug- 2021 -31 AugustPeople Moves
Abercrombie announces ESG senior VP appointment
Global apparel and accessories retailer Abercrombie and Fitch Co has announced the appointment of Michael Lopez as senior VP for environmental, social, and governance (ESG). In what is a newly created role at the firm, Lopez will be tasked with leading Abercrombie’s sustainability, community giving, inclusion, and diversity initiatives. Lopez…
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10 AugustDIY
Homebase extends Macmillan Cancer Support partnership grant
Homebase has announced that it has extended its partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support for another three years, with a new aim of working together to provide home-related grants. The grant, which is a one-off payment of £350, will support those affected by cancer, and their families with the extra costs…
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Mar- 2021 -3 MarchClothing & Shoes
Abercrombie and Fitch sales fall 5% in Q4
Abercrombie and Fitch has announced that net sales in the fourth quarter ended 31 January, 2021 slumped by 5% to $1.1bn (£786m), down from $1.2bn (£857m) the previous year. However, digital net sales increased by 34% to $639m (£456m) in the period, which the group claimed reflected a “robust growth”…
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Dec- 2020 -23 DecemberNews
L Brands announces new president and chief HR officer
L Brands has announced new leadership appointments at Bath and Body Works which includes Julie Rosen as president and Deon Riley as chief human resources officer. Rosen and Riley will reportedly work under the leadership of Andrew Meslow, CEO of both L Brands and Bath and Body Works. Rosen will…
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