Arcadia Group has roped in Andy Harding to step into the role of Chief Digital Officer on an interim basis. He replaces Simon Pritchard, who after nine years with the company, as Group Digital Director left the business early January 2019. Confirming Harding’s appointment to FashionUnited, a spokesperson at Arcadia Group said in a statement: “...
Jan 15, 2019
British fashion company Arcadia Group wants to grow with its labels, Dorothy Perkins and Burton Menswear, by tapping the Germany-speaking wholesale market instead of opening own stores. The London-based group is currently targeting the entire German wholesale market by presenting both labels at Berlin fair Panorama starting Tuesday, said Kay...
Jul 2, 2018
London - High street fashion retailer Topshop has reported a 10.9 million pounds loss for the year to August 2017, as an increasing number of fashion retailers struggling amidst difficult trading conditions. Topshop saw its profits slip from 59.4 million pounds in 2016 to a loss in 2017, according to accounts filed by its parent company, Arcadia...
May 24, 2018
London - Retail roles at hundreds of Topshop and Topman stores across the UK may be cut, as parent company Arcadia Group begins consultations on a major business restructure. Previous reports indicate that Arcadia Group may cut one of two brand manager roles in stores which house a Topshop and Topman under one roof. Rather than having two...
Jan 29, 2018
London - Sir Philp Green’s Arcadia Group is implementing a 2 percent discount on all orders in place and future orders from its suppliers from next month onwards to “remain competitive in the global market.” The retail company, which owns high street brands such as Topshop, Miss Selfridge and Dorothy Perkins, reportedly told suppliers that it...
Jan 18, 2018
London - Topshop/Topman is slated to open its first store in Shanghai, China autumn 2018. The high street retailer’s first store in China will span approximately 36,600 square feet and will be located on Huaihai Middle Road, according to Fashion Network. Work on the new flagship store had already begun, as the store is set to open its doors this...
Jan 4, 2018
London - Arcadia Group has appointed David Hagglund as creative director for Topshop/Topman. Hagglund, who currently runs his own creative agency in Stockholm, is set to take on the newly created role September 4, together with Topshop/Topman recently appointed CEO, Paul Price. The move sees the fashion group combining the creative director...
Aug 17, 2017
Arcadia Group just announced plans to launch a style-led childrenswear brand. The new label, called Outfit Kids, will provide on-trend looks for both boys and girls. The apparel will be suitable for children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years old. Prices will range from approximately 8.16 to 52.49 dollars for the new collection. As the...
Jul 25, 2017
Sir Philip Green has poached Paul Price, Chief Merchandising Officer at Burberry, to take over the helm of Arcadia Group's leading high street chain, Topshop. Price is set to replace Mary Homer, who left her role as CEO in March to take up the reins at The White Company. In his new role as head of Topshop/Topman, which Price is set to begin on...
Jul 19, 2017
London - Topshop's Managing Director, Mary Homer, is set to leave her role after more than 30 years to lead the team at lifestyle retailer The White Company. Homer's departure from Topshop, the fashion brand held by Sir Philip Green's Arcadia Group, is said to have been an "amicable" spilt. "It's very amicable," said Homer on her exit to the...
Mar 29, 2017
London - Arcadia Group aims to satisfy all UK consumers who can't wait until next pay day for their latest shopping haul with the introduction of its new payment plan, 'Buy Now, Pay Later.' The UK fashion conglomerate has partnered up with payment provider Klarna, which sees Arcadia's brands become the first to use Klarna's new e-commerce retail...
Sep 13, 2016
London - The Arcadia Group, Sir Philip Green's retail empire which owns Topshop and the now defunct BHS, is under investigation from the Pensions Regular. The announcement comes as the watchdog is in the process of determining if Green is responsible for a contribution towards the pension fund of the failed BHS chain. The fall of BHS has...
Aug 1, 2016
