Regatta
This coverage focuses on Regatta’s performance, strategy, and presence within the UK retail and outdoor apparel market. Reporting includes updates on store openings and closures, product launches, marketing campaigns, sustainability initiatives, and leadership changes — offering retail professionals insights into the brand’s positioning, commercial initiatives, and influence within the outdoor and activewear sector.
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneDIY
Dobbies reopens Hungerford store after refurbishment
Dobbies has relaunched its garden centre in Hungerford following refurbishment, marking the third upgrade in the chain’s national investment programme. The overhaul includes a wider selection of plants and gardening products, with the company working with new and existing suppliers to expand its range. New compost lines and a bespoke…
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May- 2025 -9 MayDIY
Dobbies unveils revamped Cadnam store
Dobbies Garden Centre has revealed it has relaunched its Cadnam store as part of a nationwide refurbishment programme. This is the second in Dobbies’ extensive programme of investment across the store estate. At Dobbies Cadnam, the team has worked closely with new and existing suppliers to increase its plants and…
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Feb- 2025 -18 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-18/2/25
Shein has maintained strong growth despite recent challenges, including the US removing duty-free status for low-value ecommerce packages from China and increasing tariffs. Executive chairman Donald Tang reassured investors in a letter, emphasizing the company’s ability to offer affordable fashion and lifestyle products. Tang also expressed support for de minimis…
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18 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Regatta Group sales grow by 6% in 2024
Regatta Group, home to some of Britain’s most recognised outdoor brands, has reported a 6% YoY growth in sales in 2024, selling 23 million products across its portfolio. The family-owned collective of leading brands includes high-street outdoor brand Regatta Great Outdoors, mountain and snow brand Dare 2b, sustainable-outdoor adventure brand…
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Apr- 2024 -17 AprilHigh Street
Matalan welcomes 17 new third-party brands
Matalan has expanded its range by launching 17 new third-party brands within womenswear, menswear, kidswear, homeware and gifting, as well as extending the range of sizes available across hundreds of lines. Among the new brands are Mountain Warehouse, Regatta, BRITBAG Luggage, Threadbare, Brave Soul and ToeZone. In addition, with the…
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May- 2021 -5 MayPeople Moves
Sosandar appoints Steve Dilks as CFO
Sosandar, the online women’s fashion brand, has announced the appointment of Steve Dilks to the company’s board as chief financial officer. Dilks joined Sosandar in September 2020 as a finance director, after spending 11 years with Regatta, the outdoor apparel business. In addition, following his appointment to the board, Mark…
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Jan- 2021 -5 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Edinburgh Woollen Mill owes creditors over £190m
Philip Day’s Edinburgh Woollen Mill (EWM) owes a reported £192m to its unsecured creditors, according to Drapers. A report from FRP Advisory, which was seen by Drapers, reveals that those who are indebted includes suppliers and landlords, shows that as of 24 December the firm owed a total sum of…
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Feb- 2020 -28 FebruaryShopping Centres
New £90m north-east retail development secures 23 brands
Plans to build a new £90m outlet shopping and leisure destination in the North of England have been unveiled, along with the first 23 brands to sign-up including BOSS, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Levi’s, Mint Velvet, Joules, Gap and Skechers. Scotch Corner Designer Village, situated on the A1(M) in…
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