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a.k.a. Brands quarterly losses widen despite uptick in FY25 sales

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. has reported revenue growth for both the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, supported by continued momentum in the US and expansion of its physical retail footprint. For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company recorded net sales of 164 million dollars, representing an increase of 3.1 percent compared...

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Princess Polly plots eight more US stores over next year

Fast fashion retailer Princess Polly is accelerating its retail expansion. The a.k.a. Brands-owned label has confirmed eight new store openings throughout the second half of 2026 and into early 2027. New locations due to unveil a store in the latter part of this year include Houston, Texas; Frisco, Texas; Orlando, Florida; and Edina, Minnesota....

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a.k.a. Brands Q3 net sale drop, lowers forecast due to tariff concerns

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp., a portfolio manager of fashion brands, announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, reporting adjusted EBITDA of 7 million dollars, supported by stronger gross margins and disciplined execution. Despite the positive profitability measure, net sales for the quarter saw a minor decline of...

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A.k.a. Brands refinances to strengthen balance sheet

A.k.a. Brands, the parent company of Princess Polly and Culture Kings, has refinanced its credit facility in a bid to strengthen its balance sheet and enable flexibility when pursuing strategic priorities. Through the amended and restated credit agreement, the group has secured an 85 million dollar term loan and around 35 million dollars in...

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a.k.a. Brands reports Q2 sales growth but net loss widens

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. has announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, revealing an increase in net sales and a fifth consecutive quarter of growth. The company, which operates a portfolio of fashion brands, reported net sales of 160.5 million dollars, a 7.8 percent increase compared to the same period in...

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a.k.a. Brands Q1 sales rise 10.1 percent driven by U.S. growth

a.k.a. Brands reported a strong start to the year with net sales increasing by 10.1 percent to 128.7 million dollars in the first quarter of 2025. The growth was primarily driven by a 9.2 percent increase in the number of orders, with significant strength in the U.S. market, where net sales rose by 14.2 percent. The company's active customer...

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Princess Polly parent company a.k.a. Brands records strong Q4 growth

A.k.a. Brands, the owner of a portfolio of fashion brands including Princess Polly, registered a net sales increase of 6.8 percent to 159 million dollars in the fourth quarter of 2024 with net sales in the US up 21.6 percent. The company’s net loss for the quarter narrowed to 9.4 million dollars, or 88 cents per share. For the fiscal year 2024,...

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A.k.a. Brands names Ciaran Long as chief executive officer

A.k.a. Brands Holding Corp., which includes brands targeting Gen Z and millennial audiences, such as Princess Polly, Culture Kings, Mnml and Petal & Pup, has appointed Ciaran Long as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Long, who has more than 25 years of financial leadership, strategic development and management experience, has held...

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A.k.a. Brands narrows Q2 loss, adjusted EBITDA up 44 percent

Net sales at A.k.a. Brands increased 9.5 percent or 10.1 percent constant currency basis to 148.9 million dollars in the second quarter. In the US, net sales increased 19.3 percent. Net loss for the quarter narrowed to 2.3 million dollars or 22 cents per share, while adjusted EBITDA increased to 8 million dollars. “Our second quarter results...

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A.k.a. Brands FY23 losses narrow but sales fall

A.k.a. Brands, the parent company of labels like Princess Polly, Culture Kings and Petal & Pup, has issued its financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, as well as for the fourth quarter of the period. For the year as a whole, the group saw sales drop by 10.7 percent to 546.3 million dollars, compared to 611.7 million...

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a.k.a. Brands continues to witness positive growth in the US

US-based fashion group a.k.a. Brands reported a third quarter net sales decrease of 9.6 percent or 8 percent drop in constant currency to 140.8 million dollars. In the U.S., net sales increased 2 percent compared to the third quarter of 2022 and grew 9.7 percent on a two-year stack. For the full year, the company now expects net sales between...

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Princess Polly opens first US store in Los Angeles

Australian-born online fashion brand Princess Polly, part of A.k.a. Brands, has opened its first US store at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles, California. The 3,370-square-foot store marks a major milestone in the brand’s global retail expansion and features more than 200 Princess Polly styles. The store’s concept has been designed to offer...