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Cath Kidston secures future with “digital-led” approach

British retailer Cath Kidston, known for its vintage prints and cutesy florals, has secured the future of its e-commerce platform, and franchise and wholesale businesses, while leaving its store estate facing permanent closure. The management team of Cath Kidston confirmed in a statement that “parts of the business” have been transferred by...

21 Apr 2020

Retail

Debenhams, the end of an era (and 22,000 jobs)

On 9 April 2019, Debenhams entered Administration, spelling the end of nearly 250 years of trading, 220 stores and the employment of 22,000 people. Once a pillar of the high street, Debenhams boasted a proud British heritage that began in 1773 selling luxury fabrics on London’s Wigmore Street in Marylebone. By 1950 it prospered to become the...

10 Apr 2020

Business

House of Holland enters administration

House of Holland, once a staple at London Fashion Week, has entered administration, following news earlier this week that founder and creative directorHenry Holland was stepping down from the labelto become a brand consultant. Management consultancy firm KPMG has confirmed that Will Wright and Steve Absolom from its restructuring practice were...

6 Mar 2020

Business

Links of London falls into administration

British jewellery retailer Links of London has fallen into administration, putting 350 jobs at risk. The London-based chain, which was founded in 1990 and operates 330 stores globally including 35 stores and concessions across the UK and Ireland, announced that it fell into administration on 8 October and that its website has been temporarily...

9 Oct 2019