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Whistles marks 50th anniversary with brand relaunch and new product direction Drapers Whistles is marking its 50th anniversary with a brand relaunch, introducing a new positioning, renewed product direction and an autumn/winter 26 campaign featuring 50 of its customers. Fashion retail industry news, trends and analysis
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Debenhams Group sells Sheffield warehouse to Primark
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (275+ words) Debenhams Group has today (10 September) announced the sale of its Sheffield distribution centre to Primark in a £90m cash deal. By Chloe Mills 10 September 2026 Debenhams Group confirmed in a statement published to the London Stock Exchange this morning (10 September) that it…...
Harvey Nichols resumes online trading
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (126+ words) Harvey Nichols' website has resumed trading following the company's acquisition by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group. By Katie Ross 7 September 2026 The new format is evocative of other Frasers Group websites, including Frasers and Evans. Harvey Nichols’ website ceased trading following the…...
Hugo Boss cuts share buyback as Frasers Group ramps up takeover
1+ week, 3+ day ago (194+ words) Hugo Boss has terminated its share buyback programme after Frasers Group flagged its intention to "pursue a stake exceeding 50%" in the business earlier this week. By Jade Burke 3 September 2026 The share buyback program commenced on 24 August and was due to…...
Frasers Group edges closer to Hugo Boss takeover
1+ week, 5+ day ago (278+ words) Frasers Group has today (1 September) flagged its intention to "pursue a stake exceeding 50%" of Hugo Boss, after it increased its shareholding to 47.89%. By Chloe Mills 1 September 2026 Frasers Group now has a total of 33,054,959 shares in Hugo Boss, equivalent to 47.89% of…...
Frasers calls for Accent Group chair to resign
2+ week, 4+ day ago (296+ words) Frasers Group chief financial officer Chris Wootton has today (26 August) called for the "immediate resignation" of Accent Group chair Lawrence Myers amid its ongoing takeover bid of the Australian footwear retailer. By Chloe Mills 26 August 2026 Frasers Group‘s Wootton issued…...
Shein readies for $27bn valuation ahead of Hong Kong IPO
2+ week, 6+ day ago (166+ words) Fast fashion giant Shein is targeting a valuation of $27bn (£19.79bn) for its planned Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), The Guardian reports. By Jade Burke 24 August 2026 Shein is set to make its debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on 1 September,…...
Boohoo slapped with €2.3m fine over 'deceptive discounts' in France
2+ week, 6+ day ago (170+ words) France’s consumer watchdog has issued a €2.3m (£1.96m) fine against Boohoo over deceptive practices such as fake discounts on its website, reports Reuters. By Jade Burke 24 August 2026 France’s Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) stated that Boohoo exaggerated the…...
Mamas & Papas profits and sales rise in 'record' year
3+ week, 2+ day ago (265+ words) Nursery retailer Mamas & Papas has completed a round of refinancing to fuel growth after posting a "record" financial year for the 12 months to 30 March 2026. By Chloe Mills 21 August 2026 EBITDA at Mamas & Papas surged 21% year on year to £14.5m for the 12 months…...
Frasers pledges 'goodwill payments' to unpaid Harvey Nichols stylists
3+ week, 2+ day ago (309+ words) Frasers Group has pledged to make "goodwill payments" in full to Harvey Nichols stylists and personal shoppers who were owed money ahead of its acquisition of the business on 13 August. By Chloe Mills 21 August 2026 Frasers Group announced yesterday (20 August) in…...
Harvey Nichols website shutters post-Frasers takeover
3+ week, 5+ day ago (231+ words) Harvey Nichols' website has shut down and the luxury department store has said it will not directly offer refunds for orders or gift cards purchased prior to Frasers Group's takeover of the business on 13 August. By Chloe Mills 18 August 2026 A…...