Miss Selfridge
This section on Miss Selfridge offers coverage on the brand’s transition from a leading physical retail to an online-only model under new ownership. With reporting on brand repositioning, e-commerce performance, product direction and integration within multi-brand platforms, these updates are especially relevant to fashion buyers, digital merchandisers, and retail leaders analysing the lifecycle of heritage high street brands in a digital-first era. Insights here support those tracking how legacy fashion names are being reshaped for a new generation of consumers.
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Apr- 2025 -25 AprilHigh Street
Topshop to return to high streets through wholesale partners
Asos has signed agreements with a selection of wholesale partners to put Topshop back on the high street, the group has confirmed in its financial results released yesterday (24 April). While these deals will bring the brand back to brick-and-mortar retailers, Asos is still prioritising the relaunch of a standalone…
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22 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-22/4/25
Marks & Spencer has apologised to customers after a technical glitch disrupted contactless payments and click-and-collect services over the Bank Holiday weekend. Shoppers reported frustration at being unable to complete purchases, with some forced to abandon full trolleys. The issue also affected M&S’s email and chat systems, preventing advance customer…
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22 AprilHigh Street
Matalan secures £25m in funding for store and digital transformation
Matalan has announced that it has secured an additional £25m of funding from its anchor investors Invesco, Tresidor, Man Group and Napier Park. The retailer stated that the funding will be used to accelerate investment to support Matalan’s multi-year business transformation plan and the delivery of its strategy. This will…
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Mar- 2025 -31 MarchFeatures
Topshop’s comeback: a boon for the high street?
Topshop is back. Once a beacon of British high street fashion, the brand has teased its return to reclaim its position in the retail landscape. But in an era dominated by digital-first brands, resale platforms, and evolving consumer habits, does Topshop have what it takes to thrive again? The journey…
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10 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-10/3/25
WH Smith is nearing a decision on the sale of its high street business, with two bidders, Alteri Investors and Modello Capital, remaining in the race. The retailer, which has seen its Travel business outperform high street outlets, confirmed in January it was exploring strategic options, including a potential sale.…
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10 MarchClothing & Shoes
Matalan appoints former N-Brown executive as CCO
Matalan has announced the appointment of ex-N Brown chief executive Sarah Welsh as its new chief product, brand and commercial officer. Welsh brings 30 years of retail experience and has been N-Brown’s CEO for five years. During her tenure she was credited for transforming the group’s traditional catalogue offer to…
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Apr- 2024 -18 AprilClothing & Shoes
Shein revives interest in acquiring Topshop
Shein is reportedly amongst a “number” of retailers still interested in acquiring the Topshop brand from Asos. According to The Times, Asos has received “non-stop interest” from a range of high-profile retailers, including the fast-fashion giant. Authentic Brands Group (ABG), which now owns Ted Baker and Forever 21, is also…
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Nov- 2023 -3 NovemberNews
PrettyLittleThing founder posts interest in Topshop deal
PrettyLittleThing founder Umar Kamani has expressed his interest in buying TopShop from Asos. Commenting on X (FKA Twitter) on a report regarding the possible sale from Asos, Kamani wrote: “I would buy this and bring it back like the good old days.. rockin and rollin.” Kamani is a member of…
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Oct- 2023 -30 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-30/10/23
Shein has acquired the Missguided brand from Frasers Group. This move will make Missguided products and collections available to Shein’s 150 million global users through both Shein and Missguided’s websites. Additionally, Shein has entered into an agreement to licence the Missguided brand’s intellectual property to SUMWON Studios, a joint venture…
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30 OctoberNews
Asos considers sale of Topshop brand
British online fashion retailer Asos is considering the sale of Topshop after buying the brand less than three years ago, Sky News has reported. The online giant is understood to be at the early stages of a process which could see it offload what was once one of the most…
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