THG
This coverage examines THG’s (The Hut Group) operations and strategy within the UK retail and e-commerce sectors, focusing on brand portfolio management, technology platforms, logistics, financial performance, and leadership decisions. Reporting provides insight into how THG scales its digital and consumer goods businesses — supporting executives, managers, and professionals in e-commerce, health, beauty, and technology-driven retail.
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Apr- 2025 -29 AprilHealth & Beauty
THG revenues rise 1.1% to £1.8bn in FY24
THG has seen its revenues rise by 1.1% year-on-year to £1.8bn in the year to 31 December 2024, while its pre-demerger adjusted EBITDA hit £123.1m in line with guidance and consensus. It comes as, during 2024, THG completed its Ingenuity demerger, joined the FTSE 250 index, and refinanced its long-term…
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23 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-23/4/25
THG has rejected an unsolicited takeover bid for its Myprotein brand from Selkirk, describing the offer as “undervalued” and lacking sufficient funding. The proposal, which valued Myprotein between £400m and £600m, was largely structured in Selkirk shares, with additional cash payments dependent on new equity and debt issuance. THG’s board…
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23 AprilHealth & Beauty
THG rejects ‘undervalued’ takeover offer for Myprotein
THG’s board has confirmed that it received and rejected an “unsolicited, largely unfunded, highly conditional and non-binding” proposal from Selkirk to acquire Myprotein following recent speculation surrounding the potential deal. Selkirk’s proposal ascribed a headline value to Myprotein of between £400m and £600m on a cash-free, debt-free basis. According to…
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4 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-4/4/25
Manchester-based online retailer THG has successfully completed its debt refinancing, extending arrangements until December 2029. The refinancing includes a partial extension of its Term Loan B to €445m (£376.6m), a £74m repayment of Term Loan A, and the extension of a £150m revolving credit facility to May 2029. The move…
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4 AprilOnline & Digital
THG completes debt refinancing to 2029
Manchester-based online retailer THG has announced it has completed its debt refinancing arrangement up until December 2029. The news comes as THG revealed it has been undertaking a comprehensive refinancing exercise which includes a partial Amend and Extend of the Term Loan B to extend the maturity of €445m (£376.6m)…
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1 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-1/4/25
Retailers are bracing for a £5.56bn rise in costs following the implementation of recent Budget measures, including higher National Insurance contributions and an increased minimum wage. According to Retail Economics, these changes will force businesses to absorb £1.76bn in profit losses while passing £1.72bn onto consumers through price hikes. Chancellor…
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1 AprilHealth & Beauty
Frasers ups stake in THG to 10.92%
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has revealed it has increased its stake in THG from 4.8% to 10.92%, according to the latest holding documents filed by the company. It now holds 151,940,734 voting rights in the company. The news comes as THG successfully fundraised £90m with the support from new investors…
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Mar- 2025 -25 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-25/3/25
WH Smith has successfully completed a refinancing deal, securing a £200m US Private Placement and a new £120m bank term loan. The move diversifies its debt financing ahead of a potential sale of its high street business, which includes over 500 stores. Two firms, Alteri Investors and Modello Capital, remain…
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25 MarchHealth & Beauty
THG successfully raises £90m with help from founder
THG has successfully fundraised £90m with the support from new investors and existing shareholders, including a £60m contribution from founder and chief executive Matthew Moulding. The equity contribution was made up of £30m of new ordinary shares, and Moulding’s £55m convertible loan and £5m of partly paid shares. The firm…
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Feb- 2025 -18 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-18/2/25
Shein has maintained strong growth despite recent challenges, including the US removing duty-free status for low-value ecommerce packages from China and increasing tariffs. Executive chairman Donald Tang reassured investors in a letter, emphasizing the company’s ability to offer affordable fashion and lifestyle products. Tang also expressed support for de minimis…
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