All Karen Millen articles
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Analysis
Who is the new Boohoo CEO and is he the right pick to turn the struggling retailer around?
Boohoo has announced the appointment of a new group chief executive officer following the shock departure of John Lyttle just two weeks ago. And no, it’s not Mike Ashley. Is Dan Finley the right man for one of the toughest, and now most controversial jobs in retail?
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News
Boohoo bosses under pressure to break up business and ‘spin off’ brands
Bosses at fast-fashion giant Boohoo Group are mulling a break up of the business as it faces pressure from shareholders to turn its fortunes around, according to reports.
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Karen Millen (Overview)
Having formed a wholesale partnership with India’s omnichannel fashion and lifestyle platform Lyskraft, Boohoo-owned fashion brand Karen Millen will launch wholesale into 50 stores in India over the coming years.
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Analysis
Analysis: ‘It’s tough out there’ – how Boohoo plans to confront the cost-of-living crisis
Despite being one of the standout performers during the pandemic, Boohoo has shown it’s not immune to mounting inflationary pressures. How do its bosses plan to turn the fast-fashion giant around?
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News
Boohoo makes moves in second-hand market with plans to roll out resale platform
Boohoo founder Carol Kane has told Retail Week the fashion group plans to roll out a resale platform for each of its brands.
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Data
Data: Asos vs Boohoo – the battle of the fashion etail giants
Asos and Boohoo – two fast fashion etail giants who have stormed through the pandemic, picking up struggling competitors as they go. But, in five years’ time, who will be the bigger powerhouse?
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Analysis
Analysis: Five ways Boohoo is building for the future after supply chain scandal
After a stellar year in which the fast fashion etailer reported over £1.7bn in sales, and acquired six well-known brands, Boohoo has unveiled plans to keep its momentum going.
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News
Boohoo buys London office as base for 600 staff
Fashion etailer Boohoo has acquired office premises in central London that will provide a base for 600 people.
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Analysis
Do 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.