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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Jul- 2022 -29 JulyPeople Moves
Ted Baker’s non-executive director steps down
Ted Baker has announced the departure of Andrew Jennings as director of the company. Jennings didn’t seek re-election to the board at the annual general meeting on 28 July 2022. He was former CEO of both House of Fraser and German retail group Karstadt. He has also previously worked as…
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Jun- 2022 -7 JuneClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker’s preferred bidder backs out of deal
The proposed sale of Ted Baker has been thrown into doubt after it confirmed the board’s preferred bidder has backed away from a deal. The company, which has not named its bidder, was “informed by the preferred counterparty last night that it did not intend to proceed with an offer…
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7 JunePeople Moves
Former ASOS CEO joins Secret Sales as chairman
Secret Sales, a non-full-price marketplace for fashion and beauty brands, has announced the appointment of Nick Beighton as chairman. Beighton, who most recently held the role of CEO at ASOS, joined as Secret Sales marked growth of over 150% LFL by “solving a critical challenge in the fashion value chain…
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May- 2022 -30 MayHigh Street
Reebok owner in talks to seal £300m Ted Baker takeover
Reebok’s owner, the Authentic Brands Group (ABG), is reportedly racing to finalise a £300m takeover of Ted Baker, according to Sky News. ABG has reportedly become the preferred bidder for the London-listed fashion retailer, and has indicated that it is willing to pay more than 150p-a-share for the company. According…
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27 MayClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker losses narrow as sales boosted by return of social events
Ted Baker has seen its losses narrow to £44.1m for the 52 weeks ended 29 January 2022, up from a loss of £107.7m the previous year. The improved performance comes as group revenues increased 20% to £428.2m, up from £355.3m, as the retailer said sales were “supported by a steady…
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23 MayClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker selects preferred bidder as Sycamore backs out
Ted Baker has announced it has selected a preferred counterparty to buy the business as US Private equity firm, Sycamore, has officially backed out of acquiring the fashion retailer. The company said it is moving forward into a process of confirmatory due diligence, which is likely to take several weeks. …
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6 MayNews
Retail M&A deal value doubles in Q1 2022
The first quarter of 2022 saw 18 deals completed across the retail sector, the second-highest quarterly level since the start of the pandemic, according to new analysis from Grant Thornton UK’s quarterly retail sector M&A report. The £1.5bn announced deal value over the period was more than double that of…
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Apr- 2022 -27 AprilClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker receives ‘number of bids’ as sales process continues
The board of Ted Baker PLC has announced it has received a number of non-binding proposals from potentially interested parties. In the next step in the formal sale process, Ted Baker is inviting a “focused selection” of such parties to enter into a due diligence process. As such, the company…
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25 AprilHigh Street
Reebok owner enters race to buy Ted Baker
Authentic Brands Group (ABG), The US-based brand licensing empire which includes Reebok and a controlling stake in David Beckham’s consumer goods stable, is reportedly considering a takeover bid for Ted Baker, according to Sky News. The company, valued at almost £10.1bn, was among several parties exploring the possibility of a…
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13 AprilClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker confirms Sycamore to take part in sales process
Ted Baker has confirmed that US private equity service firm Sycamore Partners is to take part in its formal sales process. In an official statement, the retailer said that as such, Sycamore is no longer required under Rule 2.6(a) of the Code to announce, “either a firm intention to make…
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