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Boohoo rebrands as Debenhams Group, appoints Phil Ellis new CFO

British online fashion retailer Boohoo announced on Tuesday that it is rebranding itself as Debenhams Group, marking a significant shift in its business strategy. Alongside the rebranding, the company appointed Phil Ellis as its new chief financial officer (CFO). The decision follows a successful turnaround of the Debenhams brand, which Boohoo...

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Karen Millen signs jewellery licensing agreement with Simon Harrison

Boohoo-owned Karen Millen has secured a new jewellery licensing agreement with Simon Harrison, an established designing, manufacturing and licensing firm. The news coincides with the launch of the brand’s new spring/summer 2025 collection, which will be stocked by Debenhams, Next and Karen Millen, itself. Each piece in the collection has been...

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Karen Millen launches in-store rental at Selfridges with Hurr

British fashion brand Karen Millen has launched an in-store rental service at luxury department store Selfridges in London and online with John Lewis in partnership with rental provider Hurr. Karen Millen states in the press release that the partnership allows it to expand its rental offering, while giving customers another opportunity “to...

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When Boohoo shareholders lose patience: Is a split the only way out?

Boohoo Group PLC, owner of the Boohoo fast-fashion brand and the Debenhams department store chain, is facing increasing pressure from shareholders to split its businesses. According to a report in The Times, executives are now considering the drastic option in response to a falling share price and declining sales. Several shareholders have...

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Karen Millen enters India through new wholesale partner

British womenswear brand Karen Millen has entered the Indian region through a new wholesale and retail partnership with local premium fashion destination Coyu by Lyskraft. The partnership, which builds on the brand’s ongoing global expansion, is set to go live in September 2024, starting with an “aggressive store roll out”, a press release...

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Karen Millen highlights work-life imbalance with London lounge stunt

In an innovative marketing move that blends social commentary with brand awareness, British fashion retailer Karen Millen staged a thought-provoking display in central London to mark National Relaxation Day on 15th August. The initiative, which saw 15 staff members positioned in branded deckchairs amidst the bustle of Carnaby Street, was...

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Boohoo posts revenue and profit decline in FY24

Boohoo Group GMV was down 13 percent to 1,809 million pounds for the fiscal year 2024, as group performance continued to be impacted by a difficult macroeconomic environment. The company said that revenue for the year of 1,461 million pounds, declined 17 percent reflecting increased focus on profitability and difficult market conditions. Boohoo...

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Timeline: Behind Boohoo’s boulevard of broken promises

By now, the ongoing controversies surrounding Boohoo’s supply chain are no secret. The past five years in particular have seen a period of turbulence take hold over the company’s production process, as mounting investigations slowly unveil the slew of seemingly broken promises made by the company to fix what it repeatedly says has not been...

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Karen Millen returns to the brand she founded for a capsule collection

Karen Millen, the British fashion designer and founder of the Karen Millen brand, has returned to her namesake label after nearly two decades. The designer has collaborated with the brand's new creative team to launch a one-off capsule collection that pays homage to the brand's evolution from its inception in the 1980s to the present day. The...

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Karen Millen to open a pop-up store in London

Karen Millen is to open its first physical retail space since 2019 with a pop-up shop in central London in March. The pop-up will be located at 6-10 Great Portland Street, London, and will be open from March 3 to 5, showcasing Karen Millen’s latest collections, from workwear to occasionwear, as well as a selection of its curve, petite and tall...

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Karen Millen launches rental service

Womenswear brand Karen Millen, part of the Boohoo Group, has launched its own fashion rental offering powered by My Wardrobe HQ (MWHQ). Karen Millen Rotates allows customers to rent more than 40 styles from four to fourteen days in UK sizes 6-16, from eveningwear to luxe tailored designs including dresses, jumpsuits, trousers and coats. The...

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Karen Millen partners with reselling service Thrift+

High street fashion brand Karen Millen has partnered with resale service Thrift+. Thrift+, a company founded to make the charity shopping experience as good as the best online clothes retailers, helps to clear out consumer wardrobes with a hassle-free service to recirculate garments. Karen Millen in a statement said each time something is...