Whistles
This coverage delivers business-focused reporting on Whistles’ performance and strategy within the UK retail sector. Reporting includes updates on financial performance, leadership changes, and insights into Whistles’ expansion through partnerships, such as its introduction to M&S’s digital platform. This information supports retail executives, brand managers, and professionals overseeing premium fashion operations and strategic planning.
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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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Mar- 2025 -11 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-11/3/25
Boohoo has rebranded as Debenhams Group following its acquisition of the high street department store in 2021, which it relaunched as an online-only business. The rebrand comes amid challenges for Boohoo’s youth-focused brands, including Boohoo, PrettyLittleThing, and MAN, which have required heavy discounting. The group reported a 16% revenue drop…
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11 MarchClothing & Shoes
M&S adds Hush and Whistles to its ‘Brands at M&S’ platform
M&S has announced the addition of contemporary fashion and lifestyle brands, Hush and Whistles to its ‘Brands at M&S’ online platform this season, as the retailer continues to go after growth in womenswear and drive style perceptions. Hush and Whistles are the first dedicated womenswear brands to launch on the…
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Oct- 2024 -24 OctoberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-24/10/24
Frasers Group is pressuring Boohoo to appoint its founder Mike Ashley as CEO, criticising the current leadership’s handling of the business. In an open letter, Frasers, which holds a 27% stake in Boohoo, described the company’s recent performance as “abysmal,” following a 15% revenue decline to £620m for the six…
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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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Aug- 2024 -6 AugustNews
Quartet of retailers sign new spaces in Covent Garden
Nobody’s Child, SpaceNK, Whistles, and Lipault have all committed to over 11,200 sq ft of prime retail space on Long Acre and Neal Street in Covent Garden, London. Nobody’s Child has selected 3 Neal Street to house its new London flagship. The 2,044 sq ft two-storey unit will be the…
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Feb- 2024 -9 FebruaryNews
Verte and Round Retail launch pop-up shop
The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that Verte and Round Retail have launched a collaborative pop-up shop at 340 King’s Road, in support of local mental health charity, SMART. Verte, the pop-up swap shop for pre-loved fashion, and Round Retail, which aims to bridge the gap between fashion resale and…
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Aug- 2023 -22 AugustShopping Centres
Westfield sees global brands increase store footprint at UK centres
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has revealed continued growth in store upsizes at its UK centres, as brands increased their focus on creating “innovative store experiences”. Building on a trend established in 2022 at Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City, URW said both centres have seen a surge in demand from retailers seeking…
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