New Look
This coverage explores New Look’s strategy and performance in the UK retail sector, focusing on store operations, product development, marketing campaigns, financial results, and leadership decisions. Reporting highlights how New Look responds to changing consumer trends and competitive pressures — providing insight for executives, managers, and professionals in fashion, merchandising, and retail operations.
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Oct- 2023 -18 OctoberHigh Street
New Look losses widen to £88m despite healthy revenues
New Look has suffered a statutory loss before tax of £87.8m in its full-year results, down from £25.5m in FY22, despite total revenues increasing to £844.7m in the period, up from £839.6m last year. The group’s gross margin also increased 2.7% in the year to 45.8% due to considered price…
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9 OctoberShopping Centres
The Lexicon announces new retail lettings
The Lexicon has secured new lettings to Giggling Squid, Søstrene Grene, Robert Dyas, Five Guys, ChopStix, German Doner Kebab, Tortilla, and Mr Simms who have taken a combined 23,500 sq ft of retail and F&B space at the Bracknell shopping centre. The leasing activity follows the shopping centre’s continued strong…
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Sep- 2023 -21 SeptemberSport & Leisure
Footasylum opens Oxford Street flagship
Sportswear retailer Footasylum has opened its flagship store at 73-89 Oxford Street in London, as it continues to see strong demand for its branded streetwear offering. The new 20,000 sq ft store opened to the public today (21 September) and trades across two floors, with additional customer service and click-and-collect…
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6 SeptemberNews
John Lewis appoints former River Island CEO to board
John Lewis has announced the appointment of Will Kernan as non-executive director of the partnership board, to be effective from 12 September. Kernan will succeed Nish Kankiwala, who took the role of partnership’s chief executive officer in March 2023 after being non-executive director on the partnership board for two years. …
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4 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
New Look to complete £100m debt refinancing
New Look is set to complete a £100m debt refinancing to help the business amid a poor trading environment, Sky News has reported. The high street fashion retailer is reportedly in advanced talks with Blazehill Capital and Wells Fargo to replace a term loan that matures in June 2024. Sky…
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Jun- 2023 -26 JuneAnalysis
What is going on with Revolution Beauty and Boohoo?
The major retail story in the last week has undoubtedly been the drama around Revolution Beauty and Boohoo. In short, Boohoo, being the largest shareholder in Revolution Beauty, has been attempting to oust the current Revolution Beauty board and replace them with its own picks, something that Revolution is not…
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22 JuneHealth & Beauty
Former THG boss joins Boohoo’s boardroom coup at Revolution Beauty
Boohoo has furthered its attempted boardroom coup at Revolution Beauty with the announcement that former THG boss, Rachel Horsefield, will now be part of a future independent board appointment process. Horsefield most recently worked as the CEO of Beauty at THG, and according to Boohoo, will bring significant e-commerce and…
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19 JuneNews
Boohoo plans for boardroom coup at Revolution Beauty
Boohoo has announced that it has notified the board of Revolution Beauty of its intention to vote against the reappointment of Bob Holt, Derek Zissman, and Elizabeth Lake at the upcoming AGM which has been convened for 27 June 2023. Boohoo, which is the beneficial owner of approximately 26.6% of…
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12 JuneDIY
Dreams appoints new CFO and CIO
Bed retailer Dreams has announced the appointment of Petra Kasperova as the new chief financial officer, effective from the end of June, and Dan West as chief information officer. Kasperova has been promoted to CFO from her role as director of finance and insight, having 19 years of experience at…
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May- 2023 -30 MayHigh Street
New Look names Deloitte to advise on £100m debt refinancing
New Look has reportedly appointed Deloitte to advise on its options for refinancing a £100m debt that is due to expire in 2024, two years after the brand’s latest restructuring, Sky News has reported. According to the outlet, the high street fashion chain’s decision to kick off talks with lenders…
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