Michael Kors
This coverage focuses on Michael Kors’ retail activities in the UK, highlighting recent developments and strategic initiatives. In 2025, the brand opened a temporary store at 9 Old Bond Street, maintaining its presence in London’s luxury shopping district while its flagship store at 187–191 Regent Street undergoes renovation, with completion expected in summer 2025. Additionally, Michael Kors expanded its store in Edinburgh’s Multrees Walk, enhancing its luxury offering in the city. Insights are tailored for retail professionals, brand managers, and business executives seeking to understand Michael Kors’ impact and trajectory in the UK retail sector.
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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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Feb- 2019 -20 FebruaryHigh Street
F Hinds to save Chapelle stores
Family owned retailer F Hinds, which has 116 stores across England & Wales, has reached an agreement to take on 12 Chapelle stores in top outlet centres. Chapelle was founded in 1979 by Paul and Margaret Mortimer as a retail business that offered discounted watches and jewellery. It trades in…
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Jan- 2019 -21 JanuaryHigh Street
Chapelle enters administration
Jewellery and watch retailer Chapelle has entered into administration, four years after it was sold to HMV owners Hilco UK. Philip Duffy and Sarah Bell of accountancy firm Duff & Phelps have been appointed as administrators of both Mortimer Management Group and The Jewellery Outlet, which makes up Chapelle. The…
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Nov- 2018 -29 NovemberComment
5 ways fashion retailers are making a difference
Fashion labels are always in the spotlight, and not always for the right reasons. But many of them are stepping up and making positive headlines — through making a difference in terms of the wider community and social issues. Lacoste recently announced that it would be adopting a temporary logo…
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Sep- 2018 -26 SeptemberHigh Street
Michael Kors acquires Versace for £1.6bn
Michael Kors has acquired Italian fashion house Versace for £1.6bn, with the deal expected to close in the final quarter of 2019. Upon the closing of the acquisition, Michael Kors Holdings will be renamed to Capri Holdings, with the name inspired by “the fabled island which has long been recognized…
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