Authentic Brands Group
This coverage examines Authentic Brands Group’s role and strategy within the UK retail landscape. Reporting highlights brand acquisitions and licensing deals, retail partnerships, product relaunches, marketing initiatives, and leadership updates — all analysed for their influence on brand portfolios, wholesale and retail operations, and market positioning. The content is designed for retail brand managers, licensing executives, and professionals overseeing multi-brand growth strategies.
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Apr- 2024 -29 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-29/4/24
Ted Baker’s European operations are on the brink of administration, endangering 149 jobs. The potential collapse affects stores and concessions in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. This development follows the appointment of restructuring firm Teneo as administrator of Ted Baker by its owner, Authentic Brands Group, after a £210m acquisition…
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18 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-18/4/24
Shein is among several retailers expressing interest in acquiring Topshop from Asos, according to reports. Asos has received continuous interest from various high-profile retailers, with Authentic Brands Group also showing interest. The potential sale of Topshop by Asos follows its widening losses and a decline in sales, partly attributed to…
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18 AprilClothing & Shoes
Shein revives interest in acquiring Topshop
Shein is reportedly amongst a “number” of retailers still interested in acquiring the Topshop brand from Asos. According to The Times, Asos has received “non-stop interest” from a range of high-profile retailers, including the fast-fashion giant. Authentic Brands Group (ABG), which now owns Ted Baker and Forever 21, is also…
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11 AprilClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker US licence partner eyes UK arm
Ted Baker’s American licensing partner OSL has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to take over the brand’s collapsed UK operation, according to Sky News. OSL was appointed to run Ted Baker’s US retail business just over a year ago and now looks to be set to run the rest of…
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10 AprilClothing & Shoes
Next and Frasers Group mulls bid for Ted Baker
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group and Next have expressed interest in acquiring Ted Baker, according to the Times. The news comes after the fashion label collapsed into administration and appointed Teneo Advisory as its administrator. Both Frasers and Next have contacted Teneo Advisory to explore a sale of all or parts…
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9 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-9/4/24
No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (NODL), the retailers of the Ted Baker brand in the UK and Europe, will close 11 stores by 19 April. This decision follows the appointment of administrators and is aimed at improving the company’s performance. Authentic Brands Group, the intellectual property owner of Ted Baker,…
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9 AprilHigh Street
Ted Baker to close 11 stores
The joint administrators of No Ordinary Designer Label Limited (NODL), retailers of the Ted Baker brand in the UK and Europe, have announced that 11 stores will close and cease trading by 19 April. News of the closures follows the appointment of Benji Dymant and Daniel Smith of Teneo Financial…
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Mar- 2024 -19 MarchClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker to call in administrators
The US owner of Ted Baker, Authentic Brands Group, has announced its intention to appoint Teneo Financial Advisory as administrators of the fashion group. It is understood that ABG is in “advanced discussions” with many potential clients for the brand. Currently, Ted Baker has approximately 975 employees and runs 46…
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Feb- 2024 -2 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-2/2/24
The overall percentage of UK-listed companies issuing profit warnings reached 18.2%, surpassing the levels observed during the 2008 financial crisis. Particularly, the FTSE retail sector struggled, with two in every five retailers issuing profit warnings. The retail industry issued a total of 24 profit warnings in 2023, indicating a notable…
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2 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Norwegian hedge fund builds stake in Superdry
First Seagull, a Norwegian alternative investment fund, has built a 5.3% stake in Superdry as a result of its plummeting share price, fuelling rumours of a takeover. According to The Times, the hedge fund sees an opportunity to bid for Superdry after multiple profit warnings over the last few years.…
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