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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Apr- 2022 -5 AprilNews
Ted Baker launches formal sales process as bids increase
Ted Baker has announced it has officially launched a formal sales process after receiving a number of unsolicited offers from US Private equity firm Sycamore Partners. In this context, the company has agreed with the UK Takeover Panel that any discussions in relation to an offer for the company may…
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Mar- 2022 -28 MarchClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker rejects Sycamore takeover proposals
The board of Ted Baker PLC has confirmed it has rejected two unsolicited non-binding proposals from Sycamore Partners Management L.P., following press speculation. Ted Baker said Sycamore “significantly undervalued” the company and “failed” to compensate shareholders for the “significant upside that can be delivered by Ted Baker as a listed…
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18 MarchClothing & Shoes
Sycamore Partners eyes Ted Baker takeover bid
American private equity firm Sycamore Partners is reportedly considering a takeover bid for Ted Baker, according to Sky News. The outlet reports that Sycamore has appointed advisers Numis to help it evaluate a potential offer, with one source cited claiming it was considering approaching the board of the british fashion…
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14 MarchClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker launches new website to boost online sales
Ted Baker has announced the launch of its new website in partnership with BigCommerce, an Open SaaS ecommerce platform, in a bid to boost online sales for the UK-based global lifestyle brand. With its new multi-storefront headless platform, Ted Baker will manage its global online presence from a single store…
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8 MarchPeople Moves
Ted Baker welcomes new CFO
Ted Baker has announced the appointment of Marc Dench as its new chief financial officer (CFO) with effect from today (8 March 2022). Dench will succeed David Wolffe in the role, who is leaving to pursue another opportunity and will resign as a director with immediate effect. Dench is described…
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Feb- 2022 -23 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker Q4 sales jump 35%
Ted Baker Plc has announced its group sales increased 35% year-on-year in the 12-week period from 7 November 2021 to 29 January 2022 (Q4), and up from 18% reported in Q3, despite Omicron headwinds. Compared to pre-pandemic levels for the period, retail sales were running at -10% before Omicron warnings,…
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Jan- 2022 -20 JanuaryNews
Ted Baker names new chief customer, marketing and digital boss
Ted Baker, the global lifestyle brand, has announced the appointment of Jason Beckley as chief customer, marketing and digital officer. Beckley joins the retailer from Esprit where he was responsible for the brand, marketing and customer teams and leading on consumer engagement across all channels, in his role as interim…
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Dec- 2021 -20 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker confirms board changes amid death of chairman
Ted Baker has confirmed that a search is currently underway for a new chairman of the board. The search follows the sudden passing of previous chair John Barton on 6 December 2021. In the meantime, it was revealed that Helena Feltham will remain as interim chair. In addition, Andrew Jennings,…
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6 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker chairman John Barton dies
Ted Baker has announced with “great sadness” the sudden death of its chairman, John Barton. The announcement was made by CEO Rachel Osborne this morning. Helena Feltham will assume the role of interim chairman with immediate effect. Rachel Osborne, CEO, said: “John was a source of great wisdom for me…
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Nov- 2021 -11 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Ted Baker sees H1 losses narrow to £25.3m
Ted Baker has revealed that its pre-tax losses have narrowed to £25.3m for the 28 weeks ended 14 August 2021 from £86.4m the previous year. The narrowing was boosted by “strong” retail sales with group revenue growing to £199.3m from £169.5m in 2020. Retail sales including e-commerce were up 10.4%…
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