Kurt Geiger
This coverage tracks Kurt Geiger’s presence and performance in the UK retail market. Explore updates on store openings, product collections, digital initiatives, and brand partnerships. Tailored for retail professionals in footwear, fashion, and brand management, our reporting provides insights into Kurt Geiger’s strategies for consumer engagement and market growth.
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Oct- 2023 -18 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Kurt Geiger owner eyes £400m sale
The private equity backers of Kurt Geiger are reportedly considering a £400m sale of the brand. According to Sky News, Cinven, which has owned the footwear company since 2015, is now working with advisors at Bank of America on a prospective auction. Sources told Sky that a sale process was…
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13 OctoberNews
Miniso opens new flagship store on Oxford Street
Globally recognised lifestyle retailer Miniso has signed a five-year lease for its new flagship store on Oxford Street. The retailer has become the latest one signing a new agreement in the block following the likes of Claire’s, Ann Summers and Intimissimi. The property provides approximately 3,200 ft of retail accommodation…
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Jun- 2023 -20 JuneNews
Kurt Geiger prepares for international expansion amid new funding
Kurt Geiger, the premium footwear and accessories brand owned by international private equity firm Cinven, has recently agreed a new funding package to refinance its existing debt and support its international growth strategy. The combined facilities were provided by Wells Fargo Capital Finance UK, a part of Wells Fargo &…
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Feb- 2023 -16 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Secret Sales welcomes 70% growth in FY22
Secret Sales has welcomed “exceptional growth” in 2022, reporting 70% like-for-like growth that “far exceeds the industry norm”. According to the business, it is set to maintain its momentum with an “unprecedented” 85% growth in 2023, and has already reported 80% like-for-like growth in January sales alone. The non-full price…
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Apr- 2021 -12 AprilShopping Centres
McArthurGlen opens £160m designer outlet destination
McArthurGlen has announced the opening of a new £160m designer outlet fashion destination in the West Midlands. The centre marks McArthurGlen’s seventh British designer outlet, joining its other destinations in Ashford, Bridgend, Cheshire Oaks, East Midlands, Swindon and York, and it is the group’s 26th across Europe and in Canada.…
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Feb- 2021 -8 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Kurt Geiger reports pre-pandemic growth
Luxury footwear and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger has reported pre-pandemic growth to both its revenues and profits. Accounts filed at Companies House revealed that the group’s turnover rose to £347m for the year ended 1 February 2020, a year-on-year increase of 3.7%. Operating profit for the period also grew from…
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Jun- 2020 -11 JuneAdvice
How smart retailers are pivoting to meet the demands of consumers today
‘Hoarding’ may be the term most associated with Covid-19 consumerism, but beyond toilet paper and soap, consumer buying behavior has shifted significantly in recent months – and brands are responding. Aside from increasing inventory for what are deemed “essential” items today to meet skyrocketing demand, brands are leaning into digital…
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Apr- 2019 -29 AprilClothing & Shoes
Kurt Geiger owner mulls £450m sale to US fashion giants
The private equity firm which owns Kurt Geiger is reportedly mulling over a sale of footwear and accessories retailer to some of America’s fashion giants for around £450m. According to The Telegraph, Cinven has reportedly held “fireside chats” with potential buyers including Steve Madden, Michael Kors and Coach. If a…
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9 AprilAnalysis
The ultimate guide to creating a positive CX for mobile
Customer experience (CX) has the power to shape a consumer’s perception of your brand, with research showing that a positive customer experience can have a huge impact in terms of brand loyalty, conversion rates and sales. For this reason, creating a positive CX – by providing customers with an enjoyable…
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Jul- 2018 -23 JulyGovernment
Committee finds retailers ‘poor’ at regulating fur sales
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has found that retailers, local authorities and Trading Standards have been “poor at enforcing regulations around the sale of real fur”, following its recent inquiry. The committee also said that Brexit would provide an opportunity for the UK to improve its system of…
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