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Jigsaw names new retail director to lead store expansion

Premium British fashion brand Jigsaw has appointed former Ted Baker executive Chris Browne as its new retail director to spearhead the next phase of the brand’s bricks-and-mortar expansion. The appointment follows Jigsaw instructing property agency Colliers to identify 10 new store sites in Central London and across the UK, as part of its UK...

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Jigsaw initiates turnaround plan following 3.5 million pounds EBITDA loss

British fashion brand Jigsaw has released its financial results for the 61-week period spanning January 2024 to March 2025. The group reported an EBITDA loss of 3.5 million pounds (4.64 million dollars) during this timeframe, generated from sales totalling 52.2 million pounds. Following the conclusion of this period, the board of directors...

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Lisa Butler departs Jigsaw shortly after appointment

British fashion retailer Jigsaw's global retail director, Lisa Butler has announced her departure, only weeks after she joined the company. Butler, who previously held leadership positions at British footwear brand Russell & Bromley and British beauty label Trinny London, shared the news of her resignation via a social media post. The executive...

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Jigsaw appoints Lisa Butler as new retail director

British fashion retailer Jigsaw has named Lisa Butler as its new retail director, marking a significant addition to the executive team of the London-based brand. Butler joins the company following a tenure at British heritage label Russell & Bromley, where she served as global retail director. During her time at Russell & Bromley, Butler was...

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Jigsaw to expand retail footprint following sales growth

Premium British fashion brand Jigsaw is celebrating a successful turnaround after delivering what it calls a “standout Christmas trading period,” following a strategic reset of the business in quarter 2 of 2025. In a statement, Jigsaw reports that festive sales were up 26 percent year-on-year, while profit margins increased by 35 percent, driven...

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Jigsaw makes new leadership hires

British retailer Jigsaw has announced a slew of new appointments across its business as it continues on a path of UK and international expansion. Among the new faces is that of Tikki Godley, who has been named the company’s new managing director, according to Drapers, which initially reported the news. Godley, who will take up her new role...

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Jigsaw secures five million pound injection from Carphone Warehouse co-founder

British high street retailer Jigsaw is believed to have secured a five million pound funding from an investment vehicle controlled by David Ross, the co-founder of Carphone Warehouse. The move, initially publicised by Sky News, has made Ross a majority shareholder in the business. As such, a source for the media outlet suggested that the...

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Jigsaw falls into the red amid challenging backdrop

British retailer Jigsaw has reported a loss for the financial year to January 27, 2024, after a number of its investments failed to generate a return “to the levels expected”. The company, which filed its annual report via Companies House, said that efforts to bolster brand marketing and staff had not borne fruit, resulting in a pre-tax loss of...

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Jigsaw expands presence in Ireland with Brown Thomas

British womenswear brand Jigsaw has partnered with department store chain Brown Thomas to expand its presence in the Irish market. Jigsaw’s womenswear collection is now available as a concession in the Limerick and Blanchardstown branches of Brown Thomas, as well as online at brownthomas.com. The partnership aims to enhance Jigsaw's presence in...

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Jigsaw: A premier destination for fashion talent

Founded in 1970 by John Robinson, Jigsaw has established itself as a leading British fashion retailer with a global presence. With stores and concession partners across the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Australia, Jigsaw has become synonymous with timeless style and quality. The company's headquarters are located on Mortlake Road...

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Jigsaw owner reveals rising profits ahead of expansion plans

Mountain Berg, the parent company of Jigsaw, has reported rising sales and profits at the womenswear retailer, largely bolstered by the reviving demand for party dresses. The firm said that sales had risen to 56.8 million pounds in the year to the end of January, up from the 47.7 million pounds outlined in the year prior following the lifting of...

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Jigsaw creative director reportedly set to exit

Joanna Sykes, the creative director of Jigsaw, is understood to be preparing to step down from the position amid shifts in the British womenswear brand’s management and strategy. Sykes’ last collection will be for spring 2024, the brand told WWD in a statement, after which she is then to move on to new opportunities. Speaking to the media...