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Kurt Geiger CEO and internship winner on how the brand’s academy is changing the learning landscape

Joel Anokye has become the first full-time internship recipient of Kurt Geiger’s Business by Design Academy, an initiative the footwear and accessory brand set up last year in order to support young, underrepresented talent in entering the fashion industry. Anokye was one of 20 to take part in the first edition of the educational business...

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Alteri believed to be mulling Kurt Geiger bid

Alteri Investors, the former owner of Missguided, is reportedly considering a bid for footwear brand Kurt Geiger, making it one of several parties said to be interested in snapping up the British retailer. The company is currently owned by private equity firm Cinven, which last year appointed Bank of America to oversee an auction process, which...

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Kurt Geiger sales and earnings grow amid tough retail conditions

Kurt Geiger saw full year earnings surge 34 percent to exceed 40 million pounds, while the British brand’s sales increased 10 percent to 360 million pounds driven by rising global demand for its ‘affordable luxury’ handbags. The brand’s thriving handbag business saw sales of 115.6 million pounds during 2023. Commenting on the company's...

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Kurt Geiger expands youth academy, commits to hiring graduates

British footwear retailer Kurt Geiger is doubling down on its commitment to diversity in the fashion industry with an ambitious expansion of its Business by Design Academy. The company has pledged to offer roles at its head office to up to 50 percent of the programme's graduates, marking a significant investment in young talent from...

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Kurt Geiger collaborates with floral artist Tattie Isles

British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger has launched a limited-edition collection in collaboration with floral artist Tattie Isles. The 60-piece ‘Floral Couture’ capsule collection draws inspiration from the romance, myth, and magic of the quintessential English countryside and features Isles’ hand-painted silk design print,...

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Kurt Geiger sales surge driven by handbags

British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger has reported total group sales increased 15 percent to 45 million pounds in December 2023 to make it its "most profitable month in history”. In a statement, Kurt Geiger said that UK store sales were up 12 percent, while digital sales increased by 45 percent in December, driven by demand for...

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Kurt Geiger sales and profits increase driven by record handbag sales

British footwear and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger, which this year celebrates its 60th anniversary, has reported a 31 percent increase in annual turnover to 329.5 million pounds, while EBITDA increased by 49 percent to 30 million pounds. The strong growth was fuelled by global demand for affordable luxury, explains Kurt Geiger, as well as...

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Kurt Geiger opens flagship store on London’s Oxford Street

British footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger has opened a new concept flagship store on Oxford Street in London. The 2,916 square foot flagship, located at 272-274 Oxford Street, was envisioned by Kurt Geiger’s chief creative officer Rebecca Farrar-Hockley and brought to life by architect Stefano Ripoli, formerly of David Collins Studio to...

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Manolo Blahnik launches first men’s pop-up at Harrods

Luxury footwear label Manolo Blahnik has opened its first-ever men’s pop-up in partnership with Kurt Geiger at Harrods in London. The men’s pop-up on the second floor of Harrods opened on June 19 and will run for six weeks, until July 31. The colourful retail space showcases a special preview of the Manolo Blahnik autumn 2023 collection...

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Kurt Geiger secures funding to fuel international expansion

London footwear retailer Kurt Geiger has announced that it has secured a new funding package to help refinance its debt and accelerate international expansion plans. The deal was provided by Wells Fargo Capital Finance UK and Blazehill Capital, and is believed to amount to around 150 million pounds. In a statement to the press, the brand’s chief...

Retail

Kurt Geiger set to sell 100,000 bags this Christmas, as sales soar

Kurt Geiger is banking on a stellar Christmas, as demand for its party season collection has doubled that of 2021. The British high street footwear giant is having a moment in the U.S., too, with sales set to top 100 million dollar by 2023, up 236 percent on last year. With over 100,000 handbags expected to be sold in the Christmas season,...

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Kurt Geiger reports FY turnover, profit growth

Luxury footwear and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger has reported a 21.9 percent increase in turnover in the year to January 29. The British company made a turnover of 234.3 million pounds, up from 192.3 million pounds a year earlier. This came despite the business continuing to be “significantly impacted by the global Covid-19 pandemic” during...