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Jigsaw falls into the red amid challenging backdrop

British retailer Jigsaw has reported a loss for the financial year to January 27, 2024, after a number of its investments failed to generate a return “to the levels expected”. The company, which filed its annual report via Companies House, said that efforts to bolster brand marketing and staff had not borne fruit, resulting in a pre-tax loss of...

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Jigsaw expands presence in Ireland with Brown Thomas

British womenswear brand Jigsaw has partnered with department store chain Brown Thomas to expand its presence in the Irish market. Jigsaw’s womenswear collection is now available as a concession in the Limerick and Blanchardstown branches of Brown Thomas, as well as online at brownthomas.com. The partnership aims to enhance Jigsaw's presence in...

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Jigsaw owner reveals rising profits ahead of expansion plans

Mountain Berg, the parent company of Jigsaw, has reported rising sales and profits at the womenswear retailer, largely bolstered by the reviving demand for party dresses. The firm said that sales had risen to 56.8 million pounds in the year to the end of January, up from the 47.7 million pounds outlined in the year prior following the lifting of...

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Jigsaw creative director reportedly set to exit

Joanna Sykes, the creative director of Jigsaw, is understood to be preparing to step down from the position amid shifts in the British womenswear brand’s management and strategy. Sykes’ last collection will be for spring 2024, the brand told WWD in a statement, after which she is then to move on to new opportunities. Speaking to the media...

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Jigsaw launches collection with Roksanda

Premium British fashion brand Jigsaw has unveiled a 29-piece capsule collection with London Fashion Week designer Roksanda, launching today, October 31. The Jigsaw x Roksanda collaboration by the womenswear brand’s creative director Jo Sykes and designer Roksanda Ilinčić draws inspiration from abstract expressionism and is a “celebration of...

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Jigsaw names Hash Ladha as CEO

Premium fashion retailer Jigsaw has appointed industry veteran Hash Ladha as its new chief executive. Ladha, who was chief executive of Oasis and Warehouse Group until 2020, will join the retailer in November and will replace Beth Butterwick, who is stepping down from the role after several years with the retail chain. Commenting on his new...

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Jigsaw looks to expand store estate following restructuring

British womenswear retailer Jigsaw is reportedly planning to open new physical stores after streamlining its store estate in 2020. Chief executive Beth Butterwick told the Times that the retailer could open about 20 new sites in the next few years, mainly in market towns, regional city centres, and on smaller sites. “We will open as many stores...

Business

Jigsaw to introduce repair service in expansion of sustainable fashion model

British retailer Jigsaw is set to expand on its sustainable fashion model ‘Jigsaw Forever’ with the introduction of new features that aim to encourage better practices in consumption. Initially established in July 2022, the initiative comes as part of a partnership with fashion rental platform My Wardrobe HQ, through which Jigsaw already...

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Jigsaw launches collection with Collagerie

Premium fashion retailer Jigsaw has unveiled a new fashion collection with shopping platform Collagerie, founded by former Vogue fashion editors Lucinda Chambers and Serena Hood. The 22-piece collection, inspired by British fashion, aims to “take daily dressing to a new level of elevated luxe,” and features dresses, skirts, knitwear, shirts,...

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Jigsaw reveals new Cheltenham and St Pancras stores

British fashion retailer Jigsaw has revealed two new store openings to expand its retail portfolio in the UK. Its Victorian Grade One listed store in St Pancras International station, London, opened recently, sitting alongside Fortnum and Mason, as well as LK Bennett, Kate Spade and Whistles. It comes as the station looks to continue growing its...

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Jigsaw launches a fully circular rental, subscription and resale service

Premium high street retailer Jigsaw has teamed up with luxury rental and re-sale platform My Wardrobe HQ to allow UK consumers the opportunity to rent or subscribe to its collections and sell any of their own pre-loved Jigsaw garments. ‘Jigsaw Forever’ is a fully circular rental, subscription and resale service from the retailer and marks the...

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Jigsaw swings to FY profit as it streamlines store estate

Jigsaw has swung to a profit in its latest fiscal year as it continued to recover from the pandemic. In the year to January 29, the British fashion retailer reported EBITDA of 2.8 million pounds compared to a loss of 18.7 million pounds a year earlier, while its operating profit came in at 1.2 million pounds, up from 21 million pounds in the...