House of Fraser
This coverage examines House of Fraser’s role and performance in the UK retail sector, featuring updates on store operations, financial results, leadership changes, and brand strategy. Reporting explores how the company navigates challenges in the department store segment, offering insights for retail managers and executives assessing market positioning and commercial opportunities.
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Apr- 2023 -27 AprilDepartment Stores
Frasers Group to unveil own version of Amazon Prime
Michael Murray, the chief executive of Frasers Group, has revealed at this year’s World Retail Congress in Barcelona that the group will be unveiling its own version of Amazon Prime, Retail Week has reported. The new membership scheme, which will be called ‘Frasers Plus’, would be a membership programme and…
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Mar- 2023 -29 MarchSport & Leisure
American Golf appoints new CEO
International Leisure Group in conjunction with Endless LLP has announced Nigel Oddy as its newly appointed CEO. Oddy will succeed Gary Favell from 11 April 2023 and assume responsibilities for ILG, including Europe’s leading golf retailer, American Golf. Before joining American Golf, Oddy most recently held the position of interim…
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Oct- 2022 -20 OctoberNews
Frasers Group pledges to go fur-free
Frasers Group, owner of House of Fraser, Flannels and Sports Direct, has announced it has immediately informed its suppliers it will stop purchasing fur products, a move that will take effect on shop shelves this coming season (Autumn/Winter 2023). The global commitment was announced by Frasers Group chief executive Michael…
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Aug- 2022 -12 AugustClothing & Shoes
Topshop founder Sir Ralph Halpbern dies aged 83
Sir Ralph Halpern, the founder of Topshop who was described as a driving force behind British retail in the 1970s and 1980s, has died at the age of 83. Halpern began his career as a trainee at Selfridges, and would later go on to become “one of the most high-profile…
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Jul- 2022 -29 JulyPeople Moves
Ted Baker’s non-executive director steps down
Ted Baker has announced the departure of Andrew Jennings as director of the company. Jennings didn’t seek re-election to the board at the annual general meeting on 28 July 2022. He was former CEO of both House of Fraser and German retail group Karstadt. He has also previously worked as…
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Jun- 2022 -22 JuneEconomy
Frasers Group increases stake in Hugo Boss
Frasers Group, a British retail and intellectual property group, has increased its stake in German fashion brand Hugo Boss. Frasers announced it now has 3.4 million shares – a 4.9% stake – in Hugo Boss and holds buy options over another 26% shareholding. The group said its investment in the…
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1 JuneFeatures
How Frasers Group scales personalisation across its family of brands
UK-based Frasers Group started as a small sports shop in 1982. Over the last four decades, the company has established an impressive portfolio of iconic sports, lifestyle, and luxury brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, GAME, Jack Wills, and Everlast. After cementing its position as a global powerhouse, the retail group…
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May- 2022 -11 MaySupermarkets
Motatos bolsters senior team ahead of UK launch
Swedish-based grocery retailer, Motatos, has strengthened its leadership team ahead of its launch in the UK next month. It has hired Christabel Biella as UK country manager, who brings a decade of UK retail experience to the group. Her previous roles include merchandising and purchasing roles at House Of Fraser,…
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6 MayClothing & Shoes
Sports Direct opens £10m Birmingham flagship
Sports Direct is opening its latest flagship store in the heart of Birmingham with a 60,000 square feet concept space that has seen an investment of over £10m. Located on New Street, Sports Direct Birmingham is set across four floors and it will be the first flagship to house USC,…
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3 MayFeatures
Missguided: what went wrong?
As the face of online shopping for young women around the world, Missguided has faced its fair share of troubles despite its ever-present popularity within the fast fashion industry. Now the company is eyeing potential buyers, it puts into question the future of the business. Since its launch in March…
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