Hobbs
This coverage examines Hobbs’ operations and strategy within the UK premium fashion retail sector. Reporting highlights store portfolio developments, digital growth initiatives, seasonal collections, marketing campaigns, financial results, and leadership changes — offering insights for retail professionals, brand managers, and executives focused on womenswear, brand positioning, and luxury retail performance.
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Feb- 2024 -16 FebruaryPeople Moves
John Lewis bolsters board and audit committee
John Lewis Partnership has announced the appointment of Clare Swindell to its board of directors and Jane Hanson CBE as an independent external member of the audit and risk committee. Swindell was most recently the co-chief executive for National Lottery operator Camelot, while Hanson has over 30 years of experience…
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6 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-6/2/24
Revolution Beauty has settled a dispute with its former CEO and co-founder, Adam Minto. Minto will pay the company £2.9m over six years, starting with a payment of £483,333.35 due in March. The settlement follows delays in the company’s financial reporting during Minto’s tenure. Both parties agreed to settle without…
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6 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Hobbs to open relocated stores after closure programme
Women’s clothing brand Hobbs is set to launch new stores in more favourable locations despite a string of closures, according to the Times. The group, which closed its London’s Bloomsbury, Victoria and Islington stores in recent weeks, will open in seven new locations confirmed for this year, including in Canary…
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Nov- 2023 -14 NovemberNews
Phase Eight and Hobbs open upsized store at Merry Hill
Sovereign Centros has announced that premium womenswear brands, Phase Eight and Hobbs, have opened at Merry Hill, one of the UK’s top ten retail and leisure destinations. Having relocated from separate units, the sister brands have been brought together into an upsized 6,000 sq ft space on the Upper Mall,…
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13 NovemberNews
Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein open at Caledonia Park
Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein have opened at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village. Tommy Hilfiger has opened a 5,000 sq ft store at the centre, joining anchor brands such as Nike, Adidas, and POLO by Ralph Lauren. Stocking menswear and womenswear defined by the brand’s “classic American cool”…
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Sep- 2023 -25 SeptemberNews
Kenji and Rituals set to open at Merry Hill
Sovereign Centros has announced that Kenji, the design-led homeware retailer, and Rituals, the luxury beauty and wellbeing brand, have signed at Merry Hill. Set to open later this year, Kenji and Rituals will occupy over 6,850 sq ft of retail space, joining a series of recently opened leading retailers and…
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6 SeptemberNews
Caledonia Park signs Hobbs and Phase Eight
Railpen has recently announced that Phase Eight and Hobbs have signed at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village. The two brands will be sharing a 3.035 sq ft unity with a dual fascia, which is set to open in Q4. The new store will mark Hobbs’ first Scottish outlet…
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Jul- 2023 -14 JulyClothing & Shoes
Sustainable retail concept All Good Things secures £2.5m investment
All Good Things, the independent retailer that exclusively sells pre-loved, fragmented or repaired clothing, has secured a £2.5m equity investment. Funding has been provided by Souter Investments, in conjunction with a broad base of experienced retail industry alumni, including Ben Barnett (former CEO, TFG London), Helen Williamson (former MD, Whistles),…
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May- 2023 -3 MayPeople Moves
John Lewis Partnership appoints new audit and risk committee chair
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Nicky Dulieu to its board, where she will become chair of the audit and risk committee as well as a non-executive director. Joining with immediate effect, Dulieu succeeds Andy Martin, who has stepped down from the role after five years with the group. She…
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Apr- 2023 -18 AprilHealth & Beauty
Well Pharmacy acquires Lexon wholesaler
Bestway Group subsidiary Well Pharmacy has announced the acquisition of Lexon UK Holdings and Asurex Limited, pharmaceutical wholesalers for an undisclosed sum. Lexon is a family-owned business which has been in operation for over 25 years. It operates “primarily” as a pharmaceutical wholesaler serving 3,000 retail pharmacy customers across the…
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