Laura Ashley
This coverage explores Laura Ashley, the heritage British lifestyle brand known for its home furnishings, fashion, and interior design collections. Retail Sector reports on the company’s brand strategy, retail partnerships, licensing developments, and digital transformation following its administration and subsequent relaunch. Coverage includes insights into Laura Ashley’s evolving retail presence, collaborations, and consumer engagement within the UK and international markets. For retail professionals, this category provides analysis of how legacy brands like Laura Ashley leverage design heritage, brand equity, and modern retail models to re-establish growth in a competitive sector.
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Aug- 2023 -8 AugustHigh Street
Gordon Brothers mulls potential Wilko rescue deal
The investment company, Gordon Brothers, which has backed high street retailer Laura Ashley, is in talks with Wilko’s advisers at PwC about structuring a potential deal, Sky News has learned. An offer could involve Gordon Brothers providing funding to the discount retailer to implement a restructuring that would involve “significant”…
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Apr- 2023 -10 AprilHigh Street
Wilko collapses into administration, 12,000 jobs at risk
High street homeware retailer Wilko has collapsed into administration, putting around 12,000 jobs at risk. In an open letter confirming the news, CEO Mark Jackson said the business had left “no stone unturned” in an attempt to keep the business afloat but has conceded it has “no choice but to…
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Jun- 2022 -30 JuneClothing & Shoes
Laura Ashley unveils with Mamas & Papas
Laura Ashley has announced its collaboration with Mamas and Papas, the UK based nursery retailer. The collaboration collection is set to mark 70 years since Laura Ashley was launched by fashion designer Laura Ashley and Bernard Ashley. The anniversary collection is expected to include baby clothing, nursery bedding and toys,…
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27 JuneHigh Street
Braehead unveils host of new brands
Braehead, the retail and leisure destination, has announced a string of new openings at the shopping centre which are set to open this summer. Jewellery retailer Lovisa is set to open in the summer with a 780 square feet unit, and Suit Direct, the menswear retailer, has also signed on…
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Mar- 2021 -17 MarchClothing & Shoes
Laura Ashley to debut Next collection
Laura Ashley has announced it will launch its spring 2021 collection with Next online and in 48 stores. The group previously launched a partnership with Next after it was rescued by the Gordon Brothers from administration. The collection will feature Laura Ashley’s homeware, alongside an array of new designs with…
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Nov- 2020 -3 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Laura Ashley returns to high street with Next partnership
Laura Ashley is set to return to the UK high street next year with a new partnership with Next, which will sell its homeware products and will launch a series of new stores. According to The Guardian, the clothing and home furnishing retailer said it will reintroduce its homeware via…
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Sep- 2020 -14 SeptemberCoronavirus
Insolvent companies cost taxpayers £250m
Insolvent companies that were unable to pay their debts in the first six months of 2020 have cost British taxpayers almost £250m, according to Altus Group. The software group found that the amount paid to former members of staff was up by £133.79m in the period against the prior year,…
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Aug- 2020 -19 AugustComment
Security: The new experience shoppers are seeking in the ‘new normal’?
Retailers have been battling COVID-19 for months. Many traditional brick-and-mortar stores closed. Workforces were scattered — either furloughed or required to work from home. Meantime, online sales have provided a lifeline, as dramatic e-commerce spikes helped firms navigate these trying times. Now, with physical stores starting to reopen, more disruption…
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Jul- 2020 -6 JulyHigh Street
Over 24,000 retail jobs lost in first half of 2020
Almost 24,348 jobs have been scrapped in the first six months of the year at large retailers which have fallen into administration, the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) has revealed. Retailers including Laura Ashley, Debenhams, Monsoon & Accessorize, Oasis & Warehouse, Cath Kidston, Quiz, Victoria’s Secret, Oakland Furniture, Go Outdoors,…
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Jun- 2020 -22 JuneComment
The perfect storm?
There is something of a ‘perfect storm’ for our town centres… Fewer shops trading than a few months ago, big brands announcing further closures, plans already on the table for repurposing retail space no longer viable, travel restrictions making it harder for people to reach town centres, now fewer people…
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