Victoria’s Secret
This coverage focuses on Victoria’s Secret’s business performance, strategy, and presence in the UK retail market. Reporting includes updates on store openings and closures, wholesale and licensing agreements, product launches, marketing campaigns, and leadership changes — providing retail professionals with insights into the brand’s positioning, commercial initiatives, and impact within the lingerie and lifestyle segments.
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Apr- 2025 -9 AprilPeople Moves
Victoria’s Secret appoints Savage X Fenty chief designer as new SVP
Victoria’s Secret has announced the appointment of Adam Selman, chief design officer of Savage X Fenty, as its new SVP, executive creative director, effective 14 April. In his new role, Selman will report directly to the group’s chief executive officer Hillary Super. He is a visionary creative leader and designer…
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Aug- 2024 -15 AugustNews
Today’s news in brief-15/8/24
The UK economy showed resilience with a 0.6% growth in the second quarter of 2024, despite a stagnant June where GDP showed no growth. The Office for National Statistics reported that this growth follows a 0.7% increase in the first quarter. The service sector played a crucial role, expanding by…
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15 AugustPeople Moves
Victoria’s Secret appoints Hillary Super as new CEO
Victoria’s Secret has appointed Hiillary Super as its new chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective 9 September 2024. Super succeeds Martin Waters in both roles. Timothy (TJ) Johnson, VS&Co’s chief financial and administrative officer, will serve as interim CEO effective today through 8 September 2024. Meanwhile,…
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Jan- 2021 -6 JanuaryNews
M&S close to Jaeger deal
Marks and Spencers is reportedly close to signing a deal to purchase Jaeger from Philip Day’s Edinburgh Woollen Mill group which collapsed into administration last year. According to Sky News, M&S could reach an agreement to acquire the store as early as this week. In November last year the store…
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Nov- 2020 -27 NovemberClothing & Shoes
L Brands appoints new Victoria’s Secret leadership
L Brands has announced a series of new appointments to the leadership of its lingerie retailer, Victoria’s Secret. Martin Water was named the company’s new CEO, replacing John Mehas who had served in the role since February 2019. Waters is set to report to Stuart Burgdoerfer, interim CEO of Victoria’s…
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Sep- 2020 -15 SeptemberHigh Street
Next takes majority stake in Victoria’s Secret
Victoria’s Secret owner L Brands has announced it has formed a joint venture with Next which will see the retailer acquire the majority of Victoria’s Secrets’ assets. The new joint venture will operate all Victoria’s Secret stores in the UK and Ireland, subject to agreeing terms with landlords. Next will…
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Jul- 2020 -16 JulyClothing & Shoes
Next set for Victoria’s Secret UK takeover
Next has reportedly agreed an outline deal to acquire the UK arm of Victoria’s Secret, fending off competition from Marks and Spencer and other bidding rivals. According to Sky News, Next has been chosen as the “preferred” franchise partner for the lingerie brand by Deloitte, who were called in as…
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Jun- 2020 -5 JuneCoronavirus
Victoria Secret’s UK arm falls into administration placing 800 jobs at risk
Victoria’s Secret has announced it has drafted in Deloitte advisers as its UK division has fallen into administration, putting over 800 jobs at risk. The lingerie brand confirmed it has appointed advisers to assess the impact of Covid-19 on the business as it will conduct a “light touch” administration whilst…
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