Frasers
This coverage focuses on Frasers’ activities, strategy, and performance in the UK retail landscape. Reporting includes store developments, financial results, leadership decisions, brand management, and expansion efforts across sportswear, fashion, and lifestyle sectors. With attention to commercial strategy and market positioning, it offers insights for retail professionals managing multi-brand, omnichannel, and competitive operations.
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Oct- 2025 -10 OctoberLuxury Goods
Frasers Group acquires majority stake in The Webster
Frasers Group has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in US-based luxury retailer The Webster, marking its first expansion into the North American market. The Webster, founded in 2008 by chief executive Laure Hériard Dubreuil, operates 13 boutiques across North America and represents more than 100 international brands.…
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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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15 SeptemberPeople Moves
Frasers Group appoints Jacky Wright as NED
Frasers Group has announced the proposed appointment of Jacky Wright as non-executive director, subject to final board approval on 24 September 2025. Wright is a technology executive with more than 30 years’ experience in digital transformation across both the private and public sectors. She most recently served as chief technology…
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4 SeptemberPeople Moves
Mulberry appoints first chief customer and digital officer
Mulberry has appointed Tom Burrow to the newly created role of chief customer and digital officer as the luxury brand continues efforts to revitalise its business. Burrow joins from End Clothing, where he was chief digital officer from 2022 to 2025. He previously also spent two years at Reebok, first…
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1 SeptemberHigh Street
Frasers to lower bonus goal as boss misses out on £100m payout
Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray is set to miss out on the required targets to achieve a £100m bonus, but the company is set to lower the targets which could see him land the bonus by 2030, according to reports from The Times. The bonus is dependent on the company…
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Aug- 2025 -29 AugustPeople Moves
Frasers Group appoints Sir Jon Thompson as new chair
Frasers Group has appointed Sir Jon Thompson as its new chair, succeeding David Daly, who will step down at the company’s annual general meeting on 24 September after eight years on the board. Thompson joined the retailer as a non-executive director in June 2024. A former chief executive of the…
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29 AugustClothing & Shoes
Frasers appoints new chair and nears NED appointment
Frasers has announced the appointment of Sir Jon Thompson as its new chair, replacing David Daly who steps down after eight years in the role. The company is also close to appointing Andy Lyon as non-executive director to the board and expects to make a further announcement in due course…
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27 AugustHigh Street
Frasers acquires minority stake in We Do Play
Frasers Group has announced the acquisition of a minority investment in UK leisure, retail, and hospitality experts, We Do Play. The group said this strategic investment marks Frasers’ debut into the leisure market, diversifying its consumer offering through synergies with its existing ecosystem, including Sports Direct and its growing real…
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12 AugustShopping Centres
Søstrene Grene and Hollister to open new stores at Midsummer Place
Property investment group NewRiver has announced two new lettings at Midsummer Place in Milton Keynes, with the addition of Søstrene Grene and Hollister. Søstrene Grene will open its first Milton Keynes in August 2026. The Danish lifestyle brand has leased a 6,329 sq ft unit on a multi-year lease, and…
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8 AugustHealth & Beauty
Revolution Beauty rejects PE bid amid ongoing sales process
Revolution Beauty has reportedly turned down a bid from specialist private equity firm True, according to reports from Reuters. The company confirmed that it is continuing to advance its engagement with its shareholders, including in respect of a potential equity raise. As a result of this the company’s share price…
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