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Ted Baker is closing North American stores amid bankruptcy proceedings

All Ted Baker stores in the North American region are reportedly preparing to close after the British retailer filed for bankruptcy last month. It is believed that 31 of its US stores and nine of its Canada-based stores are to shutter, while both regions are also no longer able to shop via the brand’s online website. This comes shortly after the...

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US operator reportedly joins Ted Baker takeover race with Next and Frasers Group

OSL, the US operator of Ted Baker, has reportedly joined the line up of interested parties eyeing the struggling retailer’s European business after its UK arm collapsed into administration in March. According to Sky News, OSL is the “leading contender” to take over the brand’s British operations, a move that would come a year on from when the...

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Q1 of 2024 marked by series of job cuts

The first quarter of the year has outlined the tough reality of the current market, with last year’s challenging financial period leaving many companies with no option but to initiate strategic reviews. And, as part of this process, inevitably the question of jobs comes into play, with roles, departments and geographies coming under the...

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Ted Baker to close 11 UK stores, 245 jobs to be lost

Weeks after the appointment of administrators for its UK arm No Ordinary Designer Label (NODL), Ted Baker has now confirmed that 11 of its stores in the region are set to close. All sites are expected to cease trading by April 19, triggering the loss of 120 store roles. In addition to this, 25 head office roles have also been made redundant “as...

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Ted Baker calls in administrators for UK arm

British retailer Ted Baker has called in administrators for its UK operations after struggling to deal with the damage caused by a partnership with former collaborator AARC. As such, independent director Russell Downs and No Ordinary Designer Label (NODL), a subsidiary of the brand’s parent company Authentic Brands Group which trades under the...

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Authentic cuts ties with AARC, reportedly mulling CVA for Ted Baker

Authentic Brands Group is believed to be mulling a possible Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) for Ted Baker according to reports that began circulating after the brand management firm confirmed it had cut ties with AARC, a Dutch company that had been running the brand’s stores and e-commerce business in the UK and Europe. A spokesperson for...

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Ted Baker Debuts “We’ve Got You.” Underwear Campaign

Ted Baker has introduced a new men's apparel collection with the launch of a groundbreaking campaign titled "We've Got You." This campaign stands as a testament to Ted Baker's commitment to inclusivity, diversity and empowerment in the often-overlooked segment of men's underwear. The world of fashion has been historically exclusive, often...

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N Brown adds Ted Baker, FatFace to SS24 third-party brand offering

British group N Brown, which owns retailers Simply Be, JD Williams, and Jacamo, has expanded its range of third-party brands for the Spring-Summer 2024 season. The online fashion and homeware group is introducing British lifestyle brand FatFace to its Jacamo and JD Williams platforms from September to bolster their offerings. From the Autumn,...

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More job cuts at Ted Baker, as 200 Head Office jobs are axed

Ted Baker, currently undergoing a strategic turnaround, has cut a significant reduction in its head office workforce, resulting in the elimination of approximately 200 jobs. As was first reported by Drapers, the move comes as the company transitions to an outsourcing model, seeking to streamline its operations and enhance efficiency. The...

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Ted Baker owner Authentic reportedly frontrunner to acquire Hunter

Authentic Brands Group (Authentic), the US fashion giant whose portfolio includes Ted Baker, Reebok, and Vince, is reportedly the preferred bidder to snap up British footwear company Hunter. The deal could value Hunter at as much as 100 million pounds, according to Sky News, citing an unnamed source. That price would be considerably higher than...

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Authentic Brands Group strikes licensing deal with Aldo for Ted Baker goods

Authentic Brands Group has announced the signing of a long-term licensing agreement with the Aldo Group for Ted Baker’s footwear, handbags and small leather goods. With the deal, the group will take responsibility for the design, production and distribution of Ted Baker products at a wholesale level in the US and Canada. It also involves the...

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Ted Baker CEO departs as Authentic links with new operating partners

Authentic Brands Group has announced the signing of long-term strategic partnerships with two new operating partners for Ted Baker’s business in the UK and Europe. Manufacturing and sourcing platform PDS Group will become a core licensee and operating partner for the brand via a UK subsidiary, which will serve as the global hub for the newly...