Debenhams owner hails ‘successful transformation’ as loss narrows Retail Debenhams’ owner has hailed a “successful transformation” following its drastic turnaround, though the fast-fashion group still posted a £100m loss. The AIM-listed group, which owns brands including Debenhams, Pretty Little Thing and Karen Millen, saw its pre-tax loss narrow by 69 per cent to £108m in the year to February. The fashion firm, which is [...]
Debenhams shares boom as long-awaited turnaround bears fruit Retail Debenhams shares soared after the fast-fashion retailer returned to growth, in a suggestion that the firm’s long-awaited turnaround is beginning to take hold. The firm, which is listed on the AIM market as Boohoo, said on Wednesday that its sales were up by 0.5 in the first three months of this year, prompting its shares [...]
Asos and Boohoo stick to US closures despite Trump tariffs Retail Asos is to continue with its plan to close its distribution centre in Georgia, USA, and serve the country from Yorkshire despite the imposition of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. At the start of the year, the fast-fashion group announced plans to close its US base in another effort to boost profitability and streamline operations. The [...]
‘We need to get back to our very best’: Boohoo boss vows to make 2025 a ‘year to remember’ January 22, 2025 The chief executive of fast-fashion giant Boohoo has said the group “needs to get back to our very best” as he vowed to make 2025 “a year to remember”. Daniel Finley was speaking a day after shareholders voted to keep co-founder Mahmud Kamani on its board in another blow to Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group. But [...]
Boohoo shares rebound from historic low amid battle over its future December 9, 2024 Shares in fast fashion group Boohoo have recovered from a historic low as the battle over its future took another twist ahead of a crunch vote before Christmas. The Manchester-headquartered group, whose brands include Debenhams and Prettylittlething, suffered a slump in its share price in July from 35p to 27p. However, shares in Boohoo have [...]
Boohoo shares drop as firm mulls break up and boss heads for the exit October 18, 2024 Boohoo has revealed that its CEO is stepping down after five years, kick-starting a search for the fast fashion's next chief executive