All Ted Baker articles
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NewsTed Baker chief executive Rachel Osborne eyes exit
Ted Baker chief executive Rachel Osborne is understood to be close to leaving her post just six months after the retailer’s takeover by Authentic Brands.
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Ted Baker owner ABG joins race to buy boots brand Hunter
The owner of Reebok and Ted Baker has joined the race to buy Royal Warrant-holding Wellington boot brand Hunter, according to Sky News.
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Ted Baker to consult on 30 head office roles as part of strategic review
Ted Baker is carrying out a strategic review of its head office roles, which could result in 30 staff being made redundant.
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Opinion
‘As Next snaps up Joules, expect more retailers to go shopping for distress deals’
The current economic environment means the recent rash of acquisitions could continue, but such deals can turn a crisis into a shared opportunity, writes Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald
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Opinion
'Difficult trading conditions offer a good opportunity to accelerate renewal'
While many retailers will approach uncertain conditions by looking to reduce costs and scale back, arbitrarily cutting investment is not a long-term approach, believes Lisa Hooker
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Authentic Brands Group adds Ted Baker to European portfolio
US conglomerate Authentic Brands has completed the acquisition of Ted Baker.
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Analysis
Bargains, brands and brunches: How outlet centres are fending off cost-of-living crunch
As consumers tighten their belts amid the cost-of-living crunch, Retail Week explores whether outlet centres can buck the trend and retain a large share of their wallets
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Analysis
Authentic Brands – the conglomerate bidding to put Ted Baker back in fashion
Authentic Brands is a name that’s been mentioned in British retail acquisitions lately, but who is the retail conglomerate, and where could it be looking next?
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Ted Baker accepts fresh £211m takeover bid from Authentic Brands
Ted Baker has accepted a £211m takeover bid from Reebok owner Authentic Brands, ending months of speculation about its future.
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Ted Baker sale in doubt as preferred bidder pulls plug on deal
The proposed sale of Ted Baker has been thrown into doubt after the board’s preferred bidder dramatically backed away from a deal.
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Authentic Brands Group moves into pole position to buy Ted Baker
The US-based Authentic Brands Group has emerged as the frontrunner to win the battle for Ted Baker and is being advised by Bank of America on a £300m deal.
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Ted Baker chief optimistic as losses reduce and sales rise
Fashion retailer Ted Baker has posted an improvement in annual performance and was upbeat about prospects after an encouraging start to the new financial year.
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Ted Baker moves forward with sale as Fat Face recruits bankers
Both Ted Baker and Fat Face have made advances in their searches for a buyer.
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Ted Baker fields bid interest from ‘a number’ of potential buyers
Ted Baker has received “a number” of proposals from potential bidders as the battle to take the fashion chain private intensifies.
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Ted Baker puts itself up for sale following fresh bids
Fashion retailer Ted Baker has launched a formal sales process after receiving unsolicited bids from private equity firm Sycamore Partners and an unnamed third party.
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Private equity firm Sycamore eyes Ted Baker takeover
US-based private equity firm Sycamore Partners has confirmed it is in the “early stages of considering” a bid for embattled fashion retailer Ted Baker.
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Analysis
Tracker: Retail reacts to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Retail Week rounds up the actions being taken by retailers in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Last updated March 29, 2022.
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News
Ted Baker eyes new UK store locations as sales rise
Ted Baker has reported accelerating sales, despite the impacts of the Omicron variant over the festive season.
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Ted Baker mourns death of chair
Ted Baker chair John Barton has died suddenly, the retailer reported.
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Ted Baker boss heralds turnaround plan as sales surge
Ted Baker has reported narrowing losses and a jump in group revenues as boss Rachel Osborne hailed the retailer’s transformation plan for turning the business around.
