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TFG London acquisition strategies yield revenue surge amid macroeconomic headwinds

TFG Brands (London) Limited, the central UK hub for The Foschini Group (TFG), has reported a significant revenue increase for the financial year ended 29 March 2025. Despite a challenging global economic backdrop, the Group’s turnover rose to 377.5 million pounds, up 16.7 percent, bolstered by the successful acquisition of White Stuff in October...

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TFG London names Julia Monro as chief brand officer

TFG Brands (London) Limited (TFG London), the owner of fashion brands Hobbs, Whistles, Phase Eight, and White Stuff, has announced the appointment of Julia Monro as chief brand officer, effective immediately. Reporting directly to the CEO Justin Hampshire, Monro will collaborate closely with brand and cross-functional teams to define and...

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Hobbs owner TFG appoints new chief product officer

TFG London has appointed a new chief product officer. To fill the role, the London-based fashion conglomerate looked to its own portfolio, tapping the product director of Hobbs for the position. Sally Ambrose will now be joining TFG with immediate effect, reporting to chief executive officer Justin Hampshire. In her new role, Ambrose has been...

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In Pictures: TFG London opens largest multibrand flagship at Liverpool One

TFG London, the parent company of Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles, has opened what it says is its biggest multibrand flagship store. The 12,000 square foot space, which is located at Liverpool One, features all of its fashion brands alongside a homeware department from Inside Story. Next to branded products – from event dressing and bridal to...

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Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight owner TFG London acquires White Stuff

TFG London, owner of Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight fashion brands, has acquired British fashion and lifestyle retailer, White Stuff. Without disclosing the financial details, the company said that the acquisition will be funded from the group’s recently refinanced debt facility.. TFG London said in a release that it will retain White Stuff’s...

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Hobbs, Phase Eight, and Whistles owner to create multi-brand flagship

Fashion retail group TFG London has announced it will open its largest store to date at Liverpool One, combining its brands Hobbs, Phase Eight, and Whistles, as well as homeware retailer Inside Story. The 12,000-square-foot multi-brand flagship store will open next spring in a gateway location on South John Street at Liverpool One. The opening...

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TFG London secures 90 million pound refinancing

In what has been dubbed as a “significant step forward” in its strategic growth plans, TFG London has announced a successful 90 million pound funding. The group, which owns Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight, said that it had secured the refinancing of an existing 60 million pound debt facility on top of an additional 30 million pound, giving it “...

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Phase Eight returns to Edinburgh

TFG-owned womenswear brand Phase Eight is continuing its retail expansion with a new Scottish flagship in Edinburgh. The opening at 85 George Street marks Phase Eight’s return to Edinburgh and the retailer’s fourth standalone store in Scotland as part of its commitment to the Scottish market, with a fifth standalone due to open in Glasgow’s...

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Phase Eight to open its largest store to date

Womenswear brand Phase Eight will open its largest store to date in Bristol’s Cribbs Causeway shopping centre on February 2. The new store will span 2,798 square feet, 165 percent larger than its previous unit in the shopping centre, which has been open since 2008. The upsized space will showcase Phase Eight’s new store concept, incorporating a...

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Phase Eight unveils debut childrenswear collection

British womenswear brand Phase Eight, known for its occasionwear, is launching its first-ever childrenswear collection on January 25. The limited-edition childrenswear collection for girls aged 3 to 12-years-old features a range of “mini-me” party dresses, alongside special occasion dresses tailored for weddings, christenings “and memory making...

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TFG London swings to full-year profit

THG London swung to a profit in its most recent fiscal year as it continued to recover from the pandemic. The company, which owns labels Phase Eight, Whistles, and Hobbs, made a profit after tax of 3.46 million pounds for the year ended March 25, compared to a loss of 0.1 million pounds a year earlier, according to filings at Companies House....

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Phase Eight and Hobbs to open outlet stores in Scotland

The Foschini Group (TFG) brands’ Phase Eight and Hobbs are set to open outlet stores in a dual fascia unit at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s designer outlet village. Scheduled to open in Q4, the duo will be sharing a 3,035 square foot space that will mark the first Scottish outlet for Hobbs’ and the second for Phase Eight. The location will house...