Cath Kidston
This coverage explores Cath Kidstonโs strategic journey within the UK retail sector, from its administration and acquisition by Next to its re-emergence in physical retail. Reporting focuses on store closures and reopenings, brand repositioning, digital transformation, financial developments, and leadership changes โ offering insights for retail executives, brand managers, and professionals navigating brand revitalisation and multichannel retail strategies.
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Jan- 2026 -12 JanuaryHigh Street
Next explores Russell & Bromley takeover with stock clearance partner
Next has reportedly partnered with a stock clearance specialist as part of potential takeover plans for shoe retailer Russell and Bromley. According to Sky News, the retailer is working alongside specialist retail advisory firm Retail Realisation on its interest in the family-owned chain. Sources told Sky that the partnership highlights…
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5 JanuaryHigh Street
Next eyes discount bid for LK Bennett as retailer nears collapse
Next is reportedly considering a cut-price bid for the fashion brand LK Bennett as the retailer prepares to appoint administrators, according to Sky News. It is understood that the FTSE 100-listed group is among several parties weighing an approach for LK Bennettโs brand and other intellectual property assets. However, any…
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Dec- 2025 -15 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Next in talks over potential Russell and Bromley deal
Next is reportedly among a number of parties in talks about a potential deal involving the family-owned shoe retailer Russell and Bromley, according to Sky News, as the chain explores options for new investment. The London-listed fashion group, which has a market capitalisation of ยฃ16.6bn, is understood to be in…
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Apr- 2025 -23 AprilClothing & Shoes
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 his new role, Wilson will be responsible for accelerating Representโs growth and global expansion. He served as Dr Martens CEO from 2018 until March 2025. During his tenure, he successfully…
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Nov- 2023 -1 NovemberClothing & Shoes
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 September due to the unusually warm weather.ย However, the retailerโs recent Q3 results showed that sales bounced back once colder weather came in last month, increasing by 16% and 11%…
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Oct- 2023 -23 OctoberFeatures
How the FatFace deal lines up with Nextโs aggressive acquisition strategy
This year has been a year full of big mergers and acquisitions and October has continued in that vein. The latest of these acquisitions has come in the form of Nextโs ยฃ115m takeover of lifestyle brand FatFace. This deal is the latest in a long line of acquisitions by Next…
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12 OctoberNews
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 ยฃ100 million. This move follows Next’s recent acquisitions, including a majority stake in Reiss, the brand name and assets of Cath Kidston, and the acquisition of Made.com. The group also has investments in…
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12 OctoberDepartment Stores
Next nears ยฃ100m FatFace takeover deal
Next is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire FatFace as part of its latest takeover move, in a deal that is said to be worth more than ยฃ100m, according to Sky News. According to Sky, Next is now putting the โfinishing touchesโ on a deal to acquire the clothing brand,…
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Mar- 2023 -29 MarchClothing & Shoes
Next acquires Cath Kidston for ยฃ8.5m with job losses expected
Next has agreed to acquire the brand name, domain names and intellectual property of Cath Kidston for ยฃ8.5m, with job cuts expected as the group is wound down and its remaining stores close. The group said the cathkidston.com domain will be licenced back to the administrators for a period of…
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28 MarchClothing & Shoes
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 portfolio following the acquisitions of Joules and Made last year. According to Sky News, a deal could be closed as early as today (28 March), though some sources told Sky…
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