All Karen Millen articles
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AnalysisDo you really need shops? Lessons from Cath Kidston, Karen Millen and Coast
As pureplays Boohoo and Asos scoop up the brand rights to former high street darlings Debenhams and Topshop, switching them to online only, Retail Week gleans lessons from brands that have already ditched their stores.
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Opinion
‘The clock is ticking on Boohoo’s agenda for change’
Boohoo has been embroiled in scandal this year and has set out an “agenda for change” that will supposedly turn things around – but what will it really take for the business to undo years of ignorance?
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Analysis
Analysis: What’s next for Boohoo, fashion’s new conglomerate?
Boohoo has wasted no time making good on its plan to snap up distressed fashion brands for a song in the post-pandemic retail landscape.
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News
Boohoo snaps up Oasis and Warehouse as first quarter sales surge
Boohoo has acquired the intellectual property of Oasis and Warehouse in a £5.2m deal alongside posting a jump in first-quarter revenue.
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Analysis
Analysis: How Boohoo has played to its strengths during coronavirus crisis
With the UK under lockdown and non-essential bricks-and-mortar stores closed, the coronavirus pandemic has been bruising for many fashion retailers. However, Boohoo bosses believe the challenging conditions have demonstrated the inherent strengths of their business , from an agile supply chain to social media resonance.
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News
Boohoo sales rocket over Christmas
Online fashion specialist Boohoo has posted a strong Christmas sales performance.
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Analysis
Analysis: Can Boohoo make Karen Millen a Nasty Gal-style success?
Boohoo has unveiled skyrocketing sales and profits at the half-year mark, aided by some of its more recent acquisitions.
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Opinion
Peter Williams: Sports Direct and Boohoo give me retail déjà vu
The trouble with getting old, like me, is that you see history repeating itself.
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Analysis
Analysis: Boohoo’s shock pounce on Karen Millen and Coast
Boohoo’s surprise acquisition of Karen Millen and Coast has left some people scratching their heads about what the online fast-fashion specialist expects to gain from the move.
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News
Boohoo swoops on Karen Millen and Coast but jobs axed
Online fashion giant Boohoo has bought the Karen Millen and Coast brands for £18.2m.
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News
Boohoo to snap up Karen Millen and Coast in pre-pack
Online fast fashion retailer Boohoo is reportedly on the verge of buying high street fashion brands Karen Millen and Coast out of administration.
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News
Karen Millen owner to kick off takeover talks with bidders
Karen Millen’s parent company Kaupthing has launched an auction for the fashion chain, with formal talks with bidders to kick off in the coming days.
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Video
Watch: CEOs reflect on retail’s past, present and future
As Retail Week marks its 30th birthday, we hear from eight industry luminaries about the biggest game changers for the sector in the last 30 years and what they see on the horizon that will transform retail.
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News
Karen Millen puts 100 head office roles into consultation
Karen Millen has put 100 head office roles into consultation following its acquisition of Coast, Retail Week can reveal.
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Analysis
Coast lost its way but finds good home in Karen Millen
Coast’s rescue by Karen Millen is a family affair with one bigger, stronger sibling taking over its ailing sister.
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News
Karen Millen and Shoe Zone fail to pay minimum wage
Karen Millen, Feather Black and Shoe Zone have been named for failing to pay the minimum wage.
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News
Karen Millen losses narrow under Butterwick
Karen Millen’s losses have narrowed in what boss Beth Butterwick has termed as a ‘year of change’.
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Analysis
Analysis: Closing the gender pay gap in retail
On Equal Pay Day, Retail Week looks into what impact the requirement to report on the gender pay gap will have when it comes into force next year.
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News
Paperchase ploughs on with expansion despite profit dip
Paperchase boss Timothy Melgund described the UK retail as “not for the faint-hearted” – and the specialist retailer’s latest full-years reflect that.
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Video
Watch: Will Karen Millen's return to its roots pay off?
Karen Millen boss Beth Butterwick believes it lost its way in recent years. She tells Retail Week how it’s rediscovering its purpose.
