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British menswear brand Aubin returns with backing from Next

Peter Williams, founder of Jack Wills and Aubin and Wills brands, has announced he is relaunching menswear brand, Aubin this autumn with the backing of Next following a nine-year hiatus. Aubin will return with a new hybrid business model designed to “future proof retail in a post-covid world”. Williams said this means that the brand will...

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Superdry reports 85 million pound loss following difficult year

Superdry has reported a pre-tax loss of 85 million pounds in what has been a turbulent year for the British fashion retailer. For the year ending 27 April, the company made a full-year statutory loss before tax of 85.4 million pounds, compared to a prior year profit of 65.3 million pounds. Total group revenue was flat at 871.7 million pounds,...

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Superdry appoints new interim CFO

Superdry has announced the appointment of Nick Gresham as the company’s interim chief financial officer. Starting his new role on 3 June, Gresham will succeed Ed Barker, who is currently serving out his notice period after resigning on 2 April 2019. The move marks the first major hire since founder Julian Dunkerton’s successful return to the...

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Jack Wills’ founder reportedly leaving the company

New York - Peter Williams, founder of British preppy fashion label Jack Wills, is reportedly leaving the company over a financially led disagreement with private equity partner. Sources close to the matter cited by the ‘Sunday Times’ point out that Peter Williams is set to leave the company following a disagreement with BlueGem, the private...

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Jack Wills launches entrepreneurship campaign

British fashion and lifestyle brand Jack Wills is celebrating the success stories of its alumni, who started their careers with the company, with the launch of its entrepreneurship campaign. As the brand approaches its 18th birthday on April 2, 2017, the brand is looking to celebrate the fact it was built by entrepreneurs in Salcombe by two...

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Jack Wills founder joins forces with Liberty owner for buyout

London - Peter Williams, founder of Jack Wills, has joined forces with private equity firm BlueGem, owner of iconic British department store Liberty, in a multi-million pound buyout to take over the high street preppy retailer. Together, Williams, CEO at Jack Wills, and BlueGem Capital Partners have acquired 100 percent holding of the Jack Wills...

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Richard Nicoll quietly departs role at Jack Wills

Richard Nicoll has quietly left his role as creative director for high street retailer Jack Wills. The former London Fashion Week designer, who was appointed creative head at the preppy retailer February 2014, is said to have officially left his role at Jack Wills last October. However, noticed of his termination was only filed at Companies...

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Jack Wills founder returns as CEO and calls off IPO

Peter Williams, the founder of and former chief executive of preppy, English brand Jack Wills, is set to take over his former role as the current CEO Wendy Backer exits the role, with immediate effect. His return comes as the label revealed its board and shareholders cancelled plans of float on the London Stock Exchange. Peter Williams returns...

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Jaeger chairman steps down

Peter Williams has stepped down as chairman of Jaeger after just six months. Williams, former boss of Selfridges, joined the private equity-backed retail chain to help transform its online operations as well as drive forward the retailer’s five-year turnaround strategy. Williams, who is also chairman of online fashion retailer Boohoo, homeware...

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Boohoo.com to list on Aim mid-March

British online fashion retailer Boohoo.com is preparing to list on London's Alternative Investment Market (Aim.) The exchange is part of the London Stock Exchange and is focused in its domestic market, intended for young companies. In a regulatory filing posted on Friday, the online fashion retailer outlined plans to list on Aim on March 14. It...

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Williams Eyeing LK Bennett

Peter Williams, the former CEO of Selfridges, is interested in acquiring LK Bennett, the British shoe, accessories and clothing retailer which was put on the block in November last year. Williams, who left the top role at Selfridges in February 2004 after Canadian billionaire Galen Weston acquired it in summer 2003, is reported to be in talks...