Frasers Group adjusted profit soars in “breakout year”
Frasers Group was in the news again on Thursday not because of which company it might or might not be buying (as is usually the case), but for the more …
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THG confirms Coggles sale, wider Frasers link-up; says Beauty momentum continues
It may not come as a surprise after the news was widely flagged late last week, but Frasers Group and THG confirmed on Monday that the latter’s mainly-online Coggles operation …
Frasers Group reportedly in talks to buy THG’s high-end Coggles ops
Frasers Group may have come unstuck with its Matches purchase late last year, but the company doesn’t appear to have lost its appetite for making acquisitions and its latest target …
The Vampire’s Wife packs its bags as wholesale woes strike final blow
It looks like it’s all over for influential occasionwear label The Vampire’s Wife with the tough wholesale market apparently driving the final stake through the heart of the popular brand. …
Roksanda sold to Damian Hopkins’ The Brand Group, founder to remain at creative helm
One of London Fashion Week’s big-name independent labels, Roksanda, has been sold to brand development platform The Brand Group shortly after filing notice of intent to appoint administrators. It joins …
Mytheresa scores 18% rise in Q3 revenues; no comment on recent rumors of going private
Mytheresa, the German-born luxury e-tailer, on Wednesday announced a sturdy 18% rise in third quarter revenues, in the latest sign that the company has successfully weathered the downturn in the …
Frasers Group close to deal for Ted Baker retail
None of the parties involved are commenting, but as of Wednesday afternoon, it looks like Frasers Group is getting closer to a deal to take on Authentic Brands Group’s Ted …
Frasers to buy Matches… or at least, certain “intellectual property assets”
It may feel like déjà vu, but the big news on Monday evening was that Frasers Group is making another acquisition. And the subject this time? Luxury e-tailer Matches. Photo: …
Global labels among Matches creditors to get back very little, offers come in
A new filing by the administrators of Matches shows that there’s been plenty of interest in buying parts of the business but that even if it was sold as a …
ASOS H1 numbers make grim reading, but it reports strong progress, names new CFO
ASOS has reported its results for the 26 weeks to 3 March and as expected, they’re not great. But the company did say it’s made strong progress on speed and …