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Superdry reports 64 million US dollar loss following difficult year

Superdry has reported a pre-tax loss of 85 million pounds (106 million USD) in what has been a turbulent year for the British fashion retailer. For the year ending 27 April, the company made a full-year statutory loss before tax of 85.4 million pounds (106.5 million USD), compared to a prior year profit of 65.3 million pounds (81.4 million USD)....

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Superdry appoints new interim CFO

Superdry has announced the appointment of Nick Gresham as the company’s interim chief financial officer. Starting his new role on 3 June, Gresham will succeed Ed Barker, who is currently serving out his notice period after resigning on 2 April 2019. The move marks the first major hire since founder Julian Dunkerton’s successful return to the...

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Jack Wills founder joins forces with Liberty owner for buyout

London - Peter Williams, founder of Jack Wills, has joined forces with private equity firm BlueGem, owner of iconic British department store Liberty, in a multi-million pound buyout to take over the high street preppy retailer. Together, Williams, CEO at Jack Wills, and BlueGem Capital Partners have acquired 100 percent holding of the Jack Wills...

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Richard Nicoll quietly departs role at Jack Wills

Richard Nicoll has quietly left his role as creative director for high street retailer Jack Wills. The former London Fashion Week designer, who was appointed creative head at the preppy retailer February 2014, is said to have officially left his role at Jack Wills last October. However, noticed of his termination was only filed at Companies...

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Jack Wills founder returns as CEO and calls off IPO

Peter Williams, the founder of and former chief executive of preppy, English brand Jack Wills, is set to take over his former role as the current CEO Wendy Backer exits the role, with immediate effect. His return comes as the label revealed its board and shareholders cancelled plans of float on the London Stock Exchange. Peter Williams returns...