Cath Kidston

Represent appoints former Dr Martens CEO as new chair

Luxury streetwear brand Represent has appointed former Dr Martens CEO Kenny Wilson as its new chair and non-executive director. In…

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Next lifts FY profit guidance despite autumn sales drop

Next has raised its full-year profit guidance for the fourth time this year, despite weekly sales falling by 7% in…

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How the FatFace deal lines up with Next’s aggressive acquisition strategy

This year has been a year full of big mergers and acquisitions and October has continued in that vein. The…

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Today’s news in brief-12/10/23

Next is reportedly in the final stages of acquiring clothing brand FatFace in a deal worth over £100 million. This…

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Next nears £100m FatFace takeover deal

Next is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire FatFace as part of its latest takeover move, in a deal that…

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Next acquires Cath Kidston for £8.5m with job losses expected

Next has agreed to acquire the brand name, domain names and intellectual property of Cath Kidston for £8.5m, with job…

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Next eyes Cath Kidston acquisition

Next is reportedly in advanced talks to rescue the Cath Kidston brand, in a move that would further expand its…

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Cath Kidston owner explores sale of business

The owner of the Cath Kidston is reportedly exploring a sale of the business only eight months after buying it.…

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Wilko secures £40m in funding from Homebase owner

Wilko has reportedly secured £40m in funding from Hilco UK, the investor which owns both Homebase and Cath Kidston. According…

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Jaeger MD to depart

M&S-owned fashion company Jaeger has announced that its managing director Fiona Lambert is departing the business after almost two years…

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