Superdry
This coverage examines Superdry’s position and strategy within the UK retail market, focusing on brand performance, store operations, product development, marketing campaigns, and leadership decisions. Reporting provides insight into how Superdry navigates shifting consumer trends, sustainability pressures, and competitive dynamics — supporting executives, managers, and professionals involved in fashion, branding, and retail operations.
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Nov- 2024 -21 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Superdry warns of sales decline following stock exchange departure
Superdry has warned that its sales for the current financial year will continue to fall, following its departure from the London Stock Exchange to focus on its new restructuring plan. In documents filed with Companies House for the 52 week period ended 27 April 2024, the group reported a 22%…
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Sep- 2024 -6 SeptemberHealth & Beauty
New Body Shop owner lines up working capital amid rescue deal
The new owners of The Body Shop are in advanced talks to secure more than £30m in working capital from Hilco Capital as they finalise a deal to buy the chain out of administration, according to Sky News. The news comes after businessman Mike Jatania’s consortium, Auréa Group, officially entered…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulyClothing & Shoes
Boohoo hires advisers amid refinancing talks
Boohoo lenders have allegedly hired advisers to discuss refinancing options to tackle its £325m debt wall and losses. According to Bloomberg, creditors have hired FTI Consulting Inc to deal with the refinancing as Boohoo is also working with bankers at Rothschild and Co. The retailer’s latest annual report shows that…
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Jun- 2024 -20 JuneClothing & Shoes
Footasylum to open first Aberdeen store
Footasylum has announced that it will be opening a new store in Aberdeen’s Union Square shopping centre. The new 7,000 sq ft store will open to the public in early September, with an exact date to be confirmed in due course. It will be located on the ground floor of…
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18 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-18/6/24
Supermarket sales in the UK saw a modest increase of just 1.0% for the four weeks to June 9, 2024, marking the slowest growth since June 2022. This sluggish performance is attributed to poor weather and falling inflation, with average shopper visits dropping slightly from 16.4 to 16.3 times compared…
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18 JunePeople Moves
Superdry appoints global technology director
Superdry has appointed Dafydd Moore, a former IT boss at Halfords, as its new global technology director. Moore joins the group from the cycling chain, where he was group director of IT Strategy and Architecture, and before that, he was the global director of IT strategy, architecture and innovation at…
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17 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-17/6/24
Superdry’s shareholders have approved a restructuring plan to rescue the company from financial difficulties. This plan, following the approval of creditors, includes a £10m equity raise and delisting from the stock market. Founder Julian Dunkerton will underwrite the equity raise, which the company believes will provide sufficient liquidity for its…
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17 JuneClothing & Shoes
Superdry shareholders vote in favour of restructuring plan
Superdry has announced that its shareholders have voted in favour of its restructuring plan. The news comes after the group’s creditors also approved its proposed equity raise of £10m and delisting last week. The plan will involve rent reductions at 39 stores, delisting from the stock market and an equity…
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12 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-12/6/24
The UK economy stalled in April 2024, showing no growth after a 0.4% increase in March, as wet weather significantly dampened consumer spending, according to the Office for National Statistics. Services output did rise by 0.2% for the fourth consecutive month and grew by 0.9% over the three months to…
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12 JuneClothing & Shoes
Superdry creditors vote through restructuring plan
Superdry has revealed that its creditors have voted overwhelmingly in favour of its restructuring plan. The company stated 99% of its creditors voted for the plan which now only requires shareholder approval. The plan will involve rent reductions at 39 stores, delisting from the stock market and an equity raise…
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