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Frasers Group reportedly bringing former JD brands under Flannels label

Frasers Group is believed to be axing the stores of a number of brands formerly owned by JD Sports, as it looks to bring them under its already existing Flannels umbrella. The brands understood to be a part of the move include Base Childrenswear, Choice and Giulio, which will each be forced to close as part of the Flannels rebrand, as reported...

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Flannels launches ‘The Dress-Up’ rental edit with Leah Abbott

Luxury retailer Flannels, part of Frasers Group, has launched an exclusive rental edit and in-store pop-up curated by London-based stylists Leah Abbott, who has worked with Flo, Jorja Smith and Stormzy. ‘The Dress-Up’ edit by Abbott, marks the stylist's first project with the luxury retailer after joining Flannels' newly formed Creative Council....

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Flannels opens first store in Republic of Ireland

Flannels, the upmarket department store chain owned by Frasers Group, has opened its first store in the Republic of Ireland. The 30,000 square foot space will open in Blanchardstown, a suburb of Dublin, and will carry men’s, women’s, and junior clothing and accessories. Flannels has played a key role in Frasers Group’s elevation strategy in...

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Frasers Group posts increase in revenue and profit

For the 26 weeks to October 23, 2022, Frasers Group revenue increased by 12.7 percent, largely due to acquisitions to 2638 million pounds. Excluding acquisitions, disposals and on a currency neutral basis, the company said, revenue increased by 3.9 percent. The company’s reported pre-tax profit was 284.6 million pounds, up 53 percent, adjusted...

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How fashion retailers are integrating beauty into their physical stores

Fashion retailers adopting beauty into their strategies is not something that is entirely new. Online department store Net-a-Porter launched a beauty category as early as 2015, which was followed closely by a similar initiative of multibrand retailer Revolve, with the trend then exploding as it began to leak out from e-tailers to physical...

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Flannels launch luxury womenswear rental offering

Flannels, part of Frasers Group, have launched its own luxury rental offering for women, powered by Hurr, as it looks to “break down barriers in the world of rental”. The new service is hailed as a “dynamic shift” in the rental market by Flannels and features an “expansive range” of women’s ready-to-wear and accessories from the likes of Area,...

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Frasers Group to open three new Flannels flagships

Frasers Group has announced plans to open three new Flannels flagship stores as part of its ongoing elevation strategy. The British group, which also owns brands Sports Direct, Jack Wills, and House of Fraser, said Tuesday it will open new Flannels flagships in Leeds, Cardiff, and Gateshead’s Metrocentre. All three of the stores will be upwards...

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Esho launches social media-first clinic in new Flannels store

Cosmeceutical brand Esho has opened a dedicated ‘tweakments’ space in the newly opened Flannels store in Liverpool. For the first time, Esho products will be available to purchase in-person and online via Flannels’ website, alongside its new clinic, for which patients can sign up to a waitlist. The luxury retailer’s new space spans seven floors...

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Flannels and H&M confirm stores at Clerys Quarter

Flannels have confirmed it is opening its first flagship outside of the UK at Clerys Quarter in Dublin, a new mixed-use development in the heart of the city that is set to open in Q4 2022. Europa Capital and its local partners, Core Capital and Oakmount are looking to reignite the vibrancy of Dublin’s landmark street with Clerys Quarter, which...

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Frasers Group eyes Ireland for expansion

Frasers Group, the parent company of House of Fraser, Sports Direct and Jack Wills, unveiled plans to expand into the Irish market. The company said it will open three Flannels boutiques in Ireland by winter this year and spring 2023. The stores will be opened in Dublin, Cork and Blanchardstown, with Dublin the flagship store in Ireland. It will...

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New Flannels store opens in Hertfordshire

A new Flannels store has opened in Hertfordshire. Spanning 15,000 square feet, the store is located in Brookfield Retail Park and contains two floors of men’s, women’s and junior luxury designer clothing and accessories. Brands such as Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Burberry, Off White and Versace will be available. “Continuing the momentum from...

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Frasers Group H1 profit up, outlook cautious

Frasers Group revenue was up 23.6 percent to 2,339.8 million pounds in the first half, largely due to the strong reopening of stores after lockdowns, continuing strong online performance, and the comparative period being impacted by lockdowns as a result of Covid-19. The company said that its performance continues to be strong in both - the...