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Cath Kidston to return to physical retail following administration

Over one year on from its takeover by Next, and Cath Kidston appears to be on the verge of returning to physical retail. The news was shared on the brand’s official Instagram page, where the exterior of a boarded up store appeared in a mysterious video hinting at the new location. Upon closer inspection, the brand confirmed that the new store is...

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Cath Kidston unveils collaboration with Paddington

British brand Cath Kidston has unveiled a limited-edition collaboration with much-loved children’s character Paddington Bear. The Cath Kidston x Paddington collection, launching on May 15, is the first chapter in a bespoke series crafted for the marmalade-eating bear exploring Paddington’s favourite London spots. The intricate, hand-painted...

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Next snaps up Cath Kidston for 8.5 million pounds

British high street giant Next is once again bolstering its portfolio, this time by announcing plans to acquire fashion and lifestyle brand Cath Kidston. Next said in a brief statement Tuesday: “The company announces that it has agreed to acquire the brand name, domain names and intellectual property of CK Acquisitions Ltd from the...

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Next reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to buy Cath Kidston

UK high street giant Next is reportedly in “advanced talks” to buy lifestyle retailer Cath Kidston. Next, whose portfolio already includes Made.com and Joules, could make a deal as early as Tuesday, Sky News reports. Banking sources said an agreement was likely but not certain, according to the report. It follows reports in February that current...

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Hilco said to be exploring Cath Kidston sale options

Hilco Capital is reportedly mulling a sale of Cath Kidston, the lifestyle retailer it purchased just eight months ago. The company is said to be exploring a number of options after being approached by several interested parties. The move was initially reported by Sky News, which said sources had also noted Hilco was lining up...

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Cath Kidston acquired by Hilco Capital

British brand Cath Kidston has been acquired by Hilco Capital after its former owner Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA) reportedly put its stake in the business up for sale. The funding from Hilco, which is an operating arm of Hilco Global, looks to support the heritage retailer’s next phase of growth. Hilco is regularly associated with...

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Cath Kidston reportedly up for sale

Cath Kidston has reportedly been put up for sale two years after it collapsed into administration that resulted in around 900 jobs being lost. The owner of the British company, Baring Private Equity Asia (BPEA), is said to have asked advisors at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to find a new owner, according to a report by Sky News. The heritage...

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Cath Kidston appoints license partner to expand into new categories

British fashion and lifestyle brand Cath Kidston has appointed global brand extension licensing agency, Beanstalk, to expand into new categories in home, fashion and gifting internationally. Known for its hand-drawn prints and playful twists on British classics, Cath Kidston is looking to licensing to expand its reach, following its rebrand as a...

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Cath Kidston appoints chief commercial officer

British fashion and lifestyle retailer Cath Kidston has named Suzanne Egleton as its chief commercial officer, effective immediately. Egleton joins from AllSaints, where she was global digital and marketing director. Before that, she also held digital roles for Ted Baker, Joules and French Connection. In the newly created role for the brand,...

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Cath Kidston unveils Moomin collaboration

British lifestyle brand Cath Kidston is launching a collaboration with Moomin this month, featuring fashion for both adults and children. The collection for summer 2021 refreshes two of Cath Kidston’s most-loved archive prints, the linen sprig and mushrooms, with a summery yellow and pink colour palette and the Moomin main characters...

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Cath Kidston returns to the high street with London flagship

British retailer Cath Kidston, known for its vintage prints and cutesy florals, which was saved from administration earlier this year to become a “brand-first, digital-led” retailer, has reopened its flagship Piccadilly, London store. The retailer closed all of its 60 UK stores in April, after administrators failed to find a buyer, and has been...

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Cath Kidston reveals new ‘digital first’ strategy

Cath Kidston has revealed a new brand transformation strategy with a focus on digital acceleration and global growth following the completion of its administration process in April. Supported by a renewed investment from owner Baring Private Equity Asia, the new plan sees the British retailer focus on becoming a ‘digital first’ retailer. Since...