Ted Baker
This coverage examines Ted Baker’s strategy and performance within the UK retail market, focusing on store operations, product design and launches, marketing campaigns, financial results, and leadership changes. Reporting highlights how Ted Baker balances brand identity, commercial growth, and consumer trends — offering insight for retail executives, managers, and professionals in fashion, lifestyle, and brand-led retail.
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Oct- 2018 -4 OctoberFeatures
Ten retailers defying high street blues in 2018
This year will likely go down in history as a turning point for high street retail in the UK, with a slew of firms going under, announcing job losses, store closures, or just going under completely. We have put together a list of those which, despite the blues, are making…
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4 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker posts profit rise of 3.5%
Ted Baker has posted a 3.5% rise in profits before tax and exceptional items to £25m as it continues to deal with “challenging external trading conditions”. During the six month period ending 11 August, the fashion retailer also saw group revenues increase by 3.5% to £306m up from £295m the…
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Aug- 2018 -21 AugustHigh Street
FRC fines KPMG £2.1m for ‘breach of ethical standards’ in Ted Baker audit
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued a £2.1m fine and “severely reprimanded” KPMG and its partner Michael Francis Barradell, after they admitted to “misconduct” in relation to audits of Ted Baker and No Ordinary Designer Label. Barradell also received a reprimand and a fine of £80,000 which was reduced…
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2 AugustAdvice
The end of the High Street as we know it? Part II
Like many other Retail Sector readers, I found Kareena Uttamchandani’s post this week about the end of high street fascinating reading. She highlights a couple of reasons why traditional retail is struggling, principally the rise of online shopping, but also the fact that we live in the age of the…
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Jul- 2018 -18 JulyShopping Centres
Retail centre ‘to rival Bicester Village’ planned for The O2
Crosstree Retail Estate Partners and AEG Europe have announced a new 85-store retail centre to rival Bicester Village will open at London’s The O2 in October. The 210,000 sq ft Icon Outlet will bring retail to The O2 for the first time since it changed from the Millennium Dome in…
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Jun- 2018 -12 JuneHigh Street
Ted Baker continues to buck high street gloom with continued revenue growth
Ted Baker has posted a 4.2% increase in group revenue for the 19-week period ending 9 June as it continues to defy the high street gloom. Ted Baker said the performance was achieved despite the impact of unseasonal weather across Europe and the East Coast of America in the early…
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7 JuneClothing & Shoes
Beano Studios and Ted Baker partner for 2018 kidswear collection
British luxury retailer Ted Baker and Beano Studios have announced plans to collaborate on a 2018 ‘Beano Baker’ kidswear collection. Inspired by Beano’s original Fan Club colours and style guides, the fashion collection will launch in July 2018 consisting of loungewear, shirts, hoodies and t-shirts featuring iconic Beano artwork and…
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Mar- 2018 -22 MarchClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker sees retail sales increase by 10.4%
Fashion brand Ted Baker has reported a 10.4% increase in its retail sales in the 52 weeks ending 27 January 2018. The total increase in retail sales amounted to £442.5m, with UK and Europe up 7.7% (6.4% in constant currency) to £301.1m, US and Canada up 16.2% (12.4% in constant…
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Feb- 2018 -14 FebruaryHigh Street
London Bridge retail brands unveiled in £1bn redevelopment
Network Rail has announced that London Bridge station will play host to a number of retail brands as part of its £1bn redevelopment. Cath Kidston and Hamleys will open their doors at London Bridge station this month, with Mac, Rituals, Ted Baker and The Body Shop all set to join…
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Jan- 2018 -10 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker Christmas sales up 9%
Designer clothing retailer, Ted Baker, has reported strong sales growth of 9% over the Christmas period in 2017, boosted by an increase in online purchases. Online sales increased by 35%, accounting for 30.1% of the brand’s total retail sales for the eight-week period from 12 November 2017 to 6 January…
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