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Arcadia names Andy Harding as interim Chief Digital Officer

Arcadia Group has roped in Andy Harding to step into the role of Chief Digital Officer on an interim basis. He replaces Simon Pritchard, who after nine years with the company, as Group Digital Director left the business early January 2019. Confirming Harding’s appointment to FashionUnited, a spokesperson at Arcadia Group said in a statement: “...

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Dorothy Perkins and Burton Menswear eying wholesale market in German-speaking countries

British fashion company Arcadia Group wants to grow with its labels, Dorothy Perkins and Burton Menswear, by tapping the Germany-speaking wholesale market instead of opening own stores. The London-based group is currently targeting the entire German wholesale market by presenting both labels at Berlin fair Panorama starting Tuesday, said Kay...

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Topshop reveals a 10.9 million pounds loss for the year to August 2017

London - High street fashion retailer Topshop has reported a 10.9 million pounds loss for the year to August 2017, as an increasing number of fashion retailers struggling amidst difficult trading conditions. Topshop saw its profits slip from 59.4 million pounds in 2016 to a loss in 2017, according to accounts filed by its parent company, Arcadia...

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Hundreds of ​store manager roles at Topshop/Topman at risk

London - Retail roles at hundreds of Topshop and Topman stores across the UK may be cut, as parent company Arcadia Group begins consultations on a major business restructure. Previous reports indicate that Arcadia Group may cut one of two brand manager roles in stores which house a Topshop and Topman under one roof. Rather than having two...

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Arcadia Group demands 2 percent discount from suppliers to remain 'competitive'

London - Sir Philp Green’s Arcadia Group is implementing a 2 percent discount on all orders in place and future orders from its suppliers from next month onwards to “remain competitive in the global market.” The retail company, which owns high street brands such as Topshop, Miss Selfridge and Dorothy Perkins, reportedly told suppliers that it...

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Topshop to open its first store in China Autumn 2018

London - Topshop/Topman is slated to open its first store in Shanghai, China autumn 2018. The high street retailer’s first store in China will span approximately 36,600 square feet and will be located on Huaihai Middle Road, according to Fashion Network. Work on the new flagship store had already begun, as the store is set to open its doors this...

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Arcadia Group names new creative director for Topshop/Topman

London - Arcadia Group has appointed David Hagglund as creative director for Topshop/Topman. Hagglund, who currently runs his own creative agency in Stockholm, is set to take on the newly created role September 4, together with Topshop/Topman recently appointed CEO, Paul Price. The move sees the fashion group combining the creative director...

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Fashion

Arcadia Group delves in childrenwear with Outfit Kids launch

Arcadia Group just announced plans to launch a style-led childrenswear brand. The new label, called Outfit Kids, will provide on-trend looks for both boys and girls. The apparel will be suitable for children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years old. Prices will range from approximately 8.16 to 52.49 dollars for the new collection. As the...

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Arcadia Group taps Burberry's Paul Price as CEO of Topshop

Sir Philip Green has poached Paul Price, Chief Merchandising Officer at Burberry, to take over the helm of Arcadia Group's leading high street chain, Topshop. Price is set to replace Mary Homer, who left her role as CEO in March to take up the reins at The White Company. In his new role as head of Topshop/Topman, which Price is set to begin on...

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Topshop's Managing Director exits after 30 years

London - Topshop's Managing Director, Mary Homer, is set to leave her role after more than 30 years to lead the team at lifestyle retailer The White Company. Homer's departure from Topshop, the fashion brand held by Sir Philip Green's Arcadia Group, is said to have been an "amicable" spilt. "It's very amicable," said Homer on her exit to the...

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Management

Arcadia Group to introduce 'Buy Now, Pay Later' scheme

London - Arcadia Group aims to satisfy all UK consumers who can't wait until next pay day for their latest shopping haul with the introduction of its new payment plan, 'Buy Now, Pay Later.' The UK fashion conglomerate has partnered up with payment provider Klarna, which sees Arcadia's brands become the first to use Klarna's new e-commerce retail...

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Arcadia Group under investigation by pension watchdog

London - The Arcadia Group, Sir Philip Green's retail empire which owns Topshop and the now defunct BHS, is under investigation from the Pensions Regular. The announcement comes as the watchdog is in the process of determining if Green is responsible for a contribution towards the pension fund of the failed BHS chain. The fall of BHS has...

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