Matches was a luxury fashion retailer founded by Ruth and Tom Chapman as Matches in 1987. It was bought by Frasers Group in December 2023 and three months later was placed into administration.
Following Frasers’ acquisition of certain intellectual property assets of Matches, Retail Week takes a look at what’s next for the luxury specialist and if there’s any light at the end of the tunnel
Rising interest rates, escalating costs and restrained consumer spending have cast a shadow over retail, leading to a surge in insolvencies.
Matches suppliers have reportedly been left in the lurch after the retailer collapsed into administration earlier this month.
Frasers Group is putting online luxury fashion retailer Matchesfashion into administration after buying it less than three months ago.
Frasers Group has snapped up luxury fashion retailer Matches in a £52m deal as it looks to strengthen its luxury offering and elevate its portfolio.
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