All Frasers Group articles – Page 7
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NewsFrasers to open in former John Lewis Peterborough site
Frasers is set to take over the former John Lewis store at Queensgate shopping centre in Peterborough as it continues to expand its physical retail estate.
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AnalysisAutopsy: what caused the death of the retail metaverse – and can it be resurrected?
Two years ago, retailers across the sector were developing or showing an interest in metaverse experiences. Retail Week asks why enthusiasm has waned and what the future holds for immersive tech
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GalleryThe best new stores of 2023
From soaps on sushi belts at Lush Glasgow to in-house tea rooms at Uniqlo, Covent Garden here some of the most exciting stores that opened up in 2023.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisFlannels (Overview)
Flannels forms part of Frasers Group’s Premium Lifestyle segment alongside brands such as Cruise, Van Mildert, Jack Wills, House of Fraser, Gieves and Hawkes, and Sofa.com.
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NewsFrasers Group snaps up Matches in £52m deal
Frasers Group has snapped up luxury fashion retailer Matches in a £52m deal as it looks to strengthen its luxury offering and elevate its portfolio.
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NewsMike Ashley eyes deal to bring Matches into Frasers Group
Retail tycoon Mike Ashley is in negotiations about a deal that would see Frasers Group take control of Matches.
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InterviewQ&A: Frasers CFO Chris Wootton on luxury demand and future acquisitions
As Frasers reports an increase in sales and profit across its portfolio, driven by the group’s elevation strategy, Retail Week speaks to chief financial officer Chris Wootton about what’s next for the retail powerhouse
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NewsFrasers sales and profit rise as elevation strategy pays off
Frasers has reported an increase in sales and profit across its portfolio as the group’s elevation strategy continues to “drive strong trading performance”.
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AnalysisRetail Horizon 2024: Industry optimism amid consumer caution and global uncertainty
Retailers are emerging cautiously from recent macroeconomic challenges. As inflation moderates and supply chain pressures ease, businesses are looking ahead with measured optimism.
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GalleryFirst look at Flannels’ ‘revolutionary’ new flagship
Flannels has opened a new luxury flagship store in the Metrocentre shopping centre in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, which promises to be “the UK’s leading destination for new luxury”.
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NewsSigna ‘funding crisis’ raises questions for Frasers and Selfridges
Frasers Group’s acquisition of SportScheck has reportedly been “thrown into question” as the German sportswear retailer is at risk of collapsing into administration.
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NewsPrimark, M&S, Frasers and Dunelm sign new sustainability pledge
Primark, M&S, Frasers Group and Dunelm are among the retail giants to sign circular economy charity Wrap’s textiles 2030 initiative to “reduce carbon emissions, improve water stewardship and make the clothing and textiles sector more circular”.
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VideoWatch: Sports Direct launches ‘Dream Big’ Christmas campaign
Sports Direct unveiled its ‘Dream Big’ Christmas campaign featuring some of the country’s biggest sports stars.
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DataRanking: The 30 fastest-growing fashion retailers revealed
It has been a tough few years for fashion, and retailers have been battling to lead on style, value and quality despite skyrocketing return rates, competition for customer loyalty and bold sustainability targets.
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NewsFrasers offloads Missguided to Shein and eyes Wiggle deal
Frasers Group has sold Missguided’s intellectual property to online fast fashion giant Shein and flagged the potential for future collaboration between the pair.
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AnalysisWhy the UK market is a winner for international sportswear retailers
As UK sportswear giants JD Sports and Frasers ramp up their global expansion plans to drive growth, Retail Week takes a look at why the UK continues to be an attractive destination for international sportswear retailers.
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AnalysisHow Frasers aims to be a European retail champion with German deal
As Frasers sets out to build its presence in Europe, it has struck a deal to acquire SportScheck, one of the leading sports retailers in Germany. Retail Week examines the significance of the move and finds out how Frasers’ overseas sports division compares to rival JD Sports
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NewsFrasers acquires German sportswear retailer
Frasers Group has entered a binding agreement to acquire German sports retailer SportScheck as it looks to “grow its presence in Germany, one of the biggest sports markets in Europe.”
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NewsFrasers Group discloses plans to move global headquarters
Frasers Group, which is presently headquartered at Shirebrook, Derbyshire, is planning to move its global headquarters.
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AnalysisMissguided: Would Shein be unwise to snap up Frasers’ fashion gamble?
As news emerged that retail tycoon Mike Ashley is in talks to sell Frasers-owned Missguided to fast-fashion giant Shein, Retail Week looks at what Missguided would add to Shein’s portfolio and why Frasers is letting go of the brand after only acquiring it two years ago