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Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight owner TFG London acquires White Stuff

TFG London, owner of Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight fashion brands, has acquired British fashion and lifestyle retailer, White Stuff. Without disclosing the financial details, the company said that the acquisition will be funded from the group’s recently refinanced debt facility.. TFG London said in a release that it will retain White Stuff’s...

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TFG London secures 90 million pound refinancing

In what has been dubbed as a “significant step forward” in its strategic growth plans, TFG London has announced a successful 90 million pound funding. The group, which owns Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight, said that it had secured the refinancing of an existing 60 million pound debt facility on top of an additional 30 million pound, giving it “...

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TFG London swings to full-year profit

THG London swung to a profit in its most recent fiscal year as it continued to recover from the pandemic. The company, which owns labels Phase Eight, Whistles, and Hobbs, made a profit after tax of 3.46 million pounds for the year ended March 25, compared to a loss of 0.1 million pounds a year earlier, according to filings at Companies House....

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Whistles unveil swim collaboration with The Longing

Premium high street retailer Whistles has unveiled a high summer swim collaboration with lifestyle brand The Longing, founded by influencer Lindsey Holland and her business partner Jack Mizon last year. The limited-edition Whistles x The Longing collection, co-designed by Holland, features 10 modern swim styles with a focus on minimal...

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Whistles owner TFG reportedly mulling Joules bid

TFG London, the parent company of Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs, is said to be among those considering a bid for struggling fashion and lifestyle group Joules, which fell into administration last week. According to a report by Sky News, the retail firm, which is the UK arm of South African lifestyle giant The Foschini Group, had been in...

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Whistles collaborates with Hai for SS22

For spring/summer 2022, Whistles has collaborated with Hai, the cult handbag brand born out of silk, for a limited-edition collection. The Whistles x Hai capsule collection features 13 signature Hai styles in 100 percent silk, all reworked to echo the vibrant tones of the Whistles spring/summer 2022 colour palette. The collaboration includes...

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Whistles partners with Refuge charity for GivingTuesday

As part of its annual charity partnership with GivingTuesday, Whistles this year has teamed up with Refuge, a charity offering specialist support to vulnerable women and children escaping domestic and gender-based violence. Whistles will donate 10 percent of its profits after taxes and overheads on all global sales from Whistles standalone...

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TFG London CEO steps down

TFG London CEO Ben Barnett is reportedly leaving the company in June 2021 after fourteen years at its helm. Justin Hampshire, the managing director of Hobbs - one of the group’s brands - has been named as Barnett’s successor, and will also take up the role of group managing director, Drapers reports. Hampshire has been at TFG London since 2016,...

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Whistles to launch collaboration with L.F.Markey

Premium high street retailer Whistles is launching a spring/summer 2020 collaboration with L.F.Markey, a London-based luxury workwear and modern basics brand. Launching on May 29, exclusively online at Whistles.com, the limited-edition 16-style collection will feature L.F. Markey’s signature indigo denim, alongside soft summery colours of blush...

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Whistles unveils collaboration with Mlouye

Premium British high street retailer Whistles is collaborating with luxury, architectural bag brand Mlouye for autumn/winter 2019, introducing the Turkish brand to the UK market. The exclusive Whistles x Mlouye capsule collection comprises of six limited-edition bags, all handcrafted in Turkey, and feature colours lifted from Whistles'...

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Whistles records profit and sales growth of 16.1 percent

In its annual accounts statement for the year ending March 31, 2018, Whistles Limited reported revenues of 68.5 million pounds compared to 68.9 million pounds in 2017. In its filing with the Companies House UK, the company which in 2016, was acquired by Foschini Group through its subsidiary, TFG Brands London, said, when compared with the...

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Whistles opens first US store location in New York

The U.K. fashion brand Whistles is expanding to the U.S. market with the opening of its first standalone store in New York. The location, which spans an entire block, opened Thursday on Spring Street in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood. The shop’s inventory will comprise the brand’s womenswear pieces, including shoes and accessories. The boutique...