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TFG London acquisition strategies yield revenue surge amid macroeconomic headwinds

TFG Brands (London) Limited, the central UK hub for The Foschini Group (TFG), has reported a significant revenue increase for the financial year ended 29 March 2025. Despite a challenging global economic backdrop, the Group’s turnover rose to 377.5 million pounds, up 16.7 percent, bolstered by the successful acquisition of White Stuff in October...

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Hobbs owner TFG appoints new chief product officer

TFG London has appointed a new chief product officer. To fill the role, the London-based fashion conglomerate looked to its own portfolio, tapping the product director of Hobbs for the position. Sally Ambrose will now be joining TFG with immediate effect, reporting to chief executive officer Justin Hampshire. In her new role, Ambrose has been...

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Whistles names former Topshop design head as creative director

British fashion retailer Whistles has appointed Jacqui Markham to the newly created role of creative director. Markham, who will take on the position immediately, has been tasked with elevating the brand’s design direction and wider creative vision. Starting off in the industry as a designer at Oasis and Karen Millen, Markham went on to first...

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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...