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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May- 2024 -13 MayFeatures
The hidden power of retail partnerships
In the retail landscape, collaboration has emerged as a strategic cornerstone for success. From co-branded product launches to joint marketing campaigns and shared retail spaces, partnerships are not just a trend but a transformative force driving innovation and growth. In the UK, retailers are harnessing the power of collaboration to…
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Apr- 2024 -18 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-18/4/24
Shein is among several retailers expressing interest in acquiring Topshop from Asos, according to reports. Asos has received continuous interest from various high-profile retailers, with Authentic Brands Group also showing interest. The potential sale of Topshop by Asos follows its widening losses and a decline in sales, partly attributed to…
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18 AprilClothing & Shoes
Shein revives interest in acquiring Topshop
Shein is reportedly amongst a “number” of retailers still interested in acquiring the Topshop brand from Asos. According to The Times, Asos has received “non-stop interest” from a range of high-profile retailers, including the fast-fashion giant. Authentic Brands Group (ABG), which now owns Ted Baker and Forever 21, is also…
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Nov- 2023 -10 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Asos to launch first pop-up store ahead of Black Friday
Asos is set to launch its first four-storey pop-up store in Central London from 23-26 November. The Asos In Real Life pop-up will welcome customers to an immersive space at 11 Rathbone Place, where they will be able to experience its fashion “first-hand”, with a curated edit of AW23 collections…
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7 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief-7/11/23
Fast fashion brand Shein has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Topshop. This comes shortly after the acquisition of Missguided and its intellectual property rights from Frasers Group. Asos, the current owner of Topshop, has been considering selling the brand to bolster its financials following a significant loss of nearly £300m…
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7 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Shein eyes Topshop move
Fast fashion brand Shein has reportedly formally registered its interest in making an offer for Topshop, The Times has reported. The news comes right after the company acquired Missguided and its intellectual property rights from Frasers Group last week for an undisclosed amount. Topshop was acquired by Asos for £330m…
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3 NovemberNews
PrettyLittleThing founder posts interest in Topshop deal
PrettyLittleThing founder Umar Kamani has expressed his interest in buying TopShop from Asos. Commenting on X (FKA Twitter) on a report regarding the possible sale from Asos, Kamani wrote: “I would buy this and bring it back like the good old days.. rockin and rollin.” Kamani is a member of…
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Oct- 2023 -30 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-30/10/23
Shein has acquired the Missguided brand from Frasers Group. This move will make Missguided products and collections available to Shein’s 150 million global users through both Shein and Missguided’s websites. Additionally, Shein has entered into an agreement to licence the Missguided brand’s intellectual property to SUMWON Studios, a joint venture…
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30 OctoberNews
Asos considers sale of Topshop brand
British online fashion retailer Asos is considering the sale of Topshop after buying the brand less than three years ago, Sky News has reported. The online giant is understood to be at the early stages of a process which could see it offload what was once one of the most…
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Jun- 2023 -8 JuneHigh Street
The White Company begins search for new London stores
The White Company has launched a search for five new London stores as part of its plans to expand, Drapers has reported. The news comes as a few UK retail property agents have been sent a list of locations that the retailer would like to open stores in, including Blackheath,…
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