All End Clothing articles
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NewsPrivate equity group Apollo has taken control of End Clothing
Private equity house Apollo Global Management has bought fashion retailer End Clothing from its counterpart Carlyle Group.
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NewsEnd Clothing chief finance officer moves to ScS
ScS has named Mark Fleetwood as its new chief financial officer, who will take up the role from outgoing CFO Chris Muir later this year.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisEnd (Overview)
Based in Newcastle, End is a rapidly growing contemporary fashion retailer targeting “the new wave of fashion-conscious consumers” who mix “innovative and directional” clothing. A pioneer in offering a combination of high-end luxury brands blended with streetwear, End was initially established as a menswear business, the retailer moved into womenswear from 2021.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisEnd (Financials)
End saw its sales lift 1% to £221.1m for the year to end March 2023 (FY2022) despite trading disruption. The fashion retailer implemented a new stock system mid-year which it said “presented challenges to the business.” These included adverse effects on its operations and customer ordering experience. During this period, the retailer incurred additional costs to ensure consistency of delivery to the End customer – with a significant stock write off.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisEnd (SWOT)
The retailer’s unique brand mix and content output defines new trends and encourages customers to “push the boundaries” by mixing luxury and contemporary brands. End has established clear authority in this area, cementing its position as the go-to-source for premium fashion and exclusive sneaker drops, with womenswear also added from 2021.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisEnd (People)
Co-founders Christiaan Ashworth and John Parker were succeeded as CEO by Parker Gundersen from the second half of 2022 after private equity group Carlyle took a majority stake the year before. The retailer was acquired by Apollo Global Management in October 2024, with its founders leaving the business.
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NewsEnd snapped up by Carlyle Group in £750m deal
Premium fashion retailer End has been snapped up by buyout giant The Carlyle Group in a deal valuing the business at more than £750m.
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InterviewHow Rent the Runway is turning traditional retail on its head
“We are not an ecommerce business – it sounds like a soundbite, but it’s true.”
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AnalysisWhere do retailers stand in the rental revolution?
Across many sectors, consumers are shunning buying in favour of renting products. Against this backdrop, where do retailers stand?
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International luxury trio to make UK debuts in London
Three international luxury labels are preparing to open their debut UK stores after signing for units at high-profile London locations.