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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,...

Retail

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...

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Jigsaw taps former Karen Millen chief as new CEO

British fashion retailer Jigsaw has reportedly confirmed the appointment of former Karen Millen chief executive Beth Butterwick as its new CEO. Butterwick joined Jigsaw in 2020 as a consultant operating partner and stepped into the CEO role in May this year, Drapers reports. Prior to joining Jigsaw, Butterwick spent three years at the helm of...

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Jigsaw receives 27 million pound offer to take it upmarket

Jigsaw could be taken upmarket after reportedly receiving a 27 million pound takeover offer. The British fashion retailer, which is majority owned by Carphone Warehouse co-founder David Ross, has received an indicative offer from investor Henrik Madsen, The Sunday Times reports. Madsen is the CEO of retail and brand consultancy HMJ...

Retail

Ted Baker, Jigsaw, Phase Eight join #SaveShops campaign

Ted Baker, Jigsaw, Phase Eight and Mint Velvet are among the 16 British fashion companies participating in a #SaveShops campaign that aims to raise awareness of in-store services that support a safer shopping experience. Led by unified commerce specialist OneStock, the campaign hopes to help safeguard millions of retail jobs throughout the...

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Jigsaw calls in advisers as it weighs up sale

British premium fashion retailer Jigsaw has called in advisers to run a strategic review of the company, a process that could result in a sale. The company has called in two firms to weigh up its options: KPMG will oversee rent negotiations with landlords, while Cavendish Corporate Finance will work on a potential sale process or the recruitment...

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Jigsaw downsizes board

Six board members of Jigsaw have reportedly stepped down as the British premium fashion retailer looks to “streamline” its business amid the Covid-19 crisis. The board members are Isabel Spearman, Despina Don-Wauchope, David Hall, Richard Walker, James Murray-Wells and Silvana Rossi. In a statement seen by retail Gazette, Jigsaw confirmed the...

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Jigsaw buying and merchandising director steps down

British high street fashion retailer Jigsaw has announced its buying and merchandising director, Shailina Parti, has stepped down after five years at the company. “After five years at Jigsaw, Shailina Parti has decided to leave to pursue interests outside of the company,” Interim CEO Toby Foreman said in a statement. “Shailina will leave having...