Topshop
This coverage explores Topshop’s performance and strategy within the UK retail market, focusing on brand repositioning, product lines, store operations, online presence, and leadership decisions. Reporting provides insight into how Topshop responds to evolving consumer trends, competitive pressures, and market shifts — offering valuable context for executives, managers, and professionals in fashion, branding, and retail operations.
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-27/2/25
Aldi is consulting on a head office restructuring plan that could put 350 jobs at risk, primarily affecting buying, finance, and back-office roles. No customer-facing positions will be impacted, and the company aims to redeploy affected staff where possible. The restructuring aligns with Aldi’s growth strategy, including a £67m investment…
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27 FebruaryPeople Moves
Asos appoints new MDs amid organisational changes
Asos has appointed two new managing directors as part of a series of organisational changes to further align its structure with its strategy and customer-focused approach to driving growth. North America SVP Sean Trend has been appointed to the role of managing director UK and US, while Jag Weatherley, who…
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24 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
Bershka and Pull&Bear to open at Glasgow’s Silverburn
Bershka and Pull&Bear have selected retail and leisure destination Silverburn to open their first Glasgow stores. Bershka will take the current Zara space, which will open a much larger store in the former Debenhams unit, as announced last year. Pull&Bear is taking the former Topshop store, between Mango and River…
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Jan- 2025 -7 JanuaryComment
Strategic market entry: when to follow and when to challenge
The decision of how to enter a new market represents one of the most critical strategic choices a retailer can make. While conventional wisdom often suggests avoiding direct competition with established market leaders, the reality is more nuanced. Success depends on carefully analysing market conditions and choosing an approach that…
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Dec- 2024 -3 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Charity Super.Mkt to open 12 more pop-ups next year
Second-hand clothing pop-up Charity Super.Mkt reportedly is set to open 12 more locations next year as it looks to cater to the demand in vintage fashion, according to The Guardian. Charity Super.Mkt brings together a collection of pre-loved fashion and accessories, including vintage denim, sports- and streetwear, while working closely…
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Nov- 2024 -19 NovemberHigh Street
Ikea to open Oxford Street pop-up ahead of 2025 flagship launch
Ikea has announced it is set to open a new ‘Hus of FRAKTA’ pop-up on London’s Oxford street on the 28th November, as it prepares for its flagship store launch next year. The pop-up is dedicated to “one of the most iconic symbols” of the IKEA brand, the blue FRAKTA…
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8 NovemberPeople Moves
Burberry names former Topshop CEO as new product boss
Burberry has announced the appointment of the former CEO of Topshop and Topman in London, Paul Price, in an expanded role as chief product merchandising and planning officer. Price is due to assume his new role on 9 December and has plans to relocate to London in January 2025. He…
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5 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Asos FY losses widen to £379m despite turnaround progress
Asos has seen full-year losses plunge to £379.3m, widening from its previous loss of £296.7m, as it focused on “setting strong foundations” for future growth through its turnaround plan. In the year ended 1 September 2024, group revenues fell by 18% to £2.9bn, down from £3.5bn the prior year, as the…
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4 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-4/11/24
Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa and partner Victoria Price have taken a substantial stake in the Manchester-based secondhand clothing platform GoThrift through their new investment fund, Boulder Investco. Established to support high-growth UK startups, Boulder Investco has also committed £10m to the Liverpool-based protein supplement company Applied Nutrition. Issa, a key…
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4 NovemberPeople Moves
Harvey Nichols appoints new creative director
UK luxury fashion and beauty retailer Harvey Nichols has announced the appointment of Kate Phelan to the newly created role of creative director, with immediate effect. Phelan, one of Britain’s “most esteemed” stylists, is regarded as a “pivotal” figure in the modern British fashion scene. She began her career at…
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