TFG London
TFG London is the UK arm of South Africa’s Foschini Group, overseeing premium womenswear brands including Phase Eight, Whistles, Hobbs and—and most recently—White Stuff. Since entering the UK market in 2015, the group has pursued a unified brand strategy through store launches, refinancing (notably a £90 m deal in April 2024) and flagships such as the 12,000 sq ft Liverpool One concept. Retail Sector reports on TFG London with breaking updates on acquisitions, financial moves, store rollouts and executive appointments, alongside in-depth analysis of its omnichannel integration, supply‑chain scaling and portfolio consolidation—essential reading for retail execs, ecommerce leaders, property specialists and brand strategists tracking premium retail transformation in the UK market.
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Jul- 2025 -21 JulyPeople Moves
TFG London appoints new chief brand officer
TFG London, owner of Hobbs, Whistles, Phase Eight and White Stuff fashion brands, has appointed Julia Monro as chief brand officer, with immediate effect. Reporting to the CEO, Monro will work closely with brand and cross-functional teams to define and implement marketing strategies that give TFG London’s house of brands…
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16 JulyPeople Moves
TFG London appoints new chief product officer
TFG London, the owner of Hobbs, Whistles, Phase Eight and White Stuff, has announced the appointment of Sally Ambrose as its new chief product officer with immediate effect. Ambrose, who was previously product director at Hobbs for six years, will report to chief executive Justin Hampshire. She will oversee product…
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Jan- 2025 -24 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
White Stuff sales soar by 20% over Christmas period
White Stuff has reported that sales soared by more than 20% over the Christmas period, with trading underpinned by strong knitwear demand and “record” new customer growth.In the 10 weeks to 4 January, total sales increased 21.8% year-on -year, bolstered by strong e-commerce sales which were up by 32.5%, while…
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15 JanuaryNews
Liverpool One’s footfall rises 10% in ‘most successful’ shopping season
Liverpool One has reported its “most successful” festive shopping season since 2019, with footfall up 10%. The run of success began with Black Friday week when the destination experienced a 14% growth in footfall and a 28% increase in sales, reflecting the trend of consumers buying in-store and ahead of…
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3 January
Today’s news in brief-3/1/25
Revolution Beauty has resolved its legal dispute with former shareholder Chrysalis Investments through a confidential settlement. Despite earlier threats of claims exceeding £45m, the company paid a “non-material sum” under 1% of Chrysalis’s stock market value. The agreement involved no admission of liability, and Chrysalis dropped further legal action. Chrysalis…
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3 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Zara opens upsized store at Liverpool One
Inditex-owned fashion brand Zara has opened its significantly upsized flagship at Liverpool One on upper and lower South John Street. The new 42,000 sq ft store is the latest example of brand investment in the destination, following a landmark year of signings that will make 2025 Liverpool One’s biggest year…
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Oct- 2024 -24 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Whistles owner in advanced talks to acquire White Stuff
The Foschini Group (TFG), which owns fashion retailers Whistles and Phase Eight, is reportedly in “advanced” talks to acquire high street clothing retailer White Stuff, according to Sky News. Once acquired, Foschini aims to invest in the future expansion of White Stuff, Sky reported. While it is understood that a…
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8 OctoberClothing & Shoes
Hobbs to upsize Victoria Leeds flagship store
Hobbs has announced that it is upsizing its shop in Victoria Leeds relocating from Victoria Quarter to a 30% larger unit at Victoria Gate. Due to open in November, the new 4,200 sq ft flagship store will allow Hobbs to showcase a wider selection of its signature women’s clothing, shoes,…
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4 OctoberPeople Moves
M&S Clothing & Home MD joins Refined Networks as NED
M&S Clothing and Home managing director Richard Price has been appointed as a non-executive director at Refined Networks, the global platform for cross-border digital commerce. The non-executive appointment comes at a time of rapid expansion for Refined Networks. Since 2021, the company has partnered with over 40 international fashion brands…
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Feb- 2024 -6 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-6/2/24
Revolution Beauty has settled a dispute with its former CEO and co-founder, Adam Minto. Minto will pay the company £2.9m over six years, starting with a payment of £483,333.35 due in March. The settlement follows delays in the company’s financial reporting during Minto’s tenure. Both parties agreed to settle without…
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