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Swindon Designer Outlet joins Frasers Group's expanding retail property portfolio

Frasers Group plc, announced today its acquisition of the Swindon Designer Outlet, in a move it describes as a significant step toward its ambition of "building the planet's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem." The acquisition of the 250,000 sq. ft. outlet, which first opened in 1997 and attracts over 3 million visitors annually, is a...

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Hugo Boss expects business recovery only in 2027

Shareholders of fashion group Hugo Boss will need to remain patient as the company continues to navigate a challenging market environment. After feeling the impact of weak consumer sentiment in recent months, Hugo Boss has signaled that 2026 will serve as a transition year, with significant adjustments planned across its assortment and...

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Hugo Boss defends supervisory chair after Frasers Group pulls backing

The chairman of the supervisory board at Hugo Boss has lost the backing of the fashion group’s largest shareholder, Frasers Group, intensifying tensions at the top of the German luxury apparel company. In a mandatory announcement published late Friday, Frasers Group said it no longer supports Stephan Sturm in his role as supervisory board chair....

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Frasers Group raises Hugo Boss stake, now controls over 25 percent of voting rights

British retail group Frasers Group Plc has further increased its stake in Hugo Boss AG. It now directly holds over 25 percent of the voting rights. The parent company of the retail chains Sports Direct, Frasers and Flannels crossed the 20 percent threshold on June 12. The company crossed the 25 percent threshold of voting rights from shares in...

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Frasers Group expands retail presence with Store in Dundee

Frasers Group is opening a new store in Dundee The British retail giant has opened a new store in the Frasers-owned Overgate Shopping Centre, the Group revealed on Friday. The new ‘concept store’ in the Scottish city is located in a former Debenhams unit and brings together sport, premium fashion, lifestyle, and beauty under one roof. Spanning...

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Frasers acuires South African sporting goods company Holdsport

Frasers has announced the conclusion of the acquisition of South Africa's leading sporting, outdoor and recreation goods company, Holdsport from Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE) and latter’s management. The company said in a release that Holdsport is a diversified business operating across retail, wholesale, manufacturing, distribution, and...

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Shein acquires Missguided brand from Frasers

Frasers Group has announced divestment of the IP of Missguided to Chinese clothing giant Shein. Under the terms of the transaction, Frasers said in a statement, Shein will acquire the IP and trademarks of Missguided, while the group will retain Missguided's real estate and employees which have now been integrated into Frasers' fashion division....