All Kurt Geiger articles
Kurt Geiger has established itself as an authority on designer footwear and accessories for women and men since opening its first store on London’s Bond Street in the 1960s. Named after its Austrian founder, the shoe retailer now owns three bands – Kurt Geiger London, KG Kurt Geiger and Carvela Kurt Geiger. It also has teenage and children’s ranges Miss KG and Mini Miss KG. It has 70 standalone stores in the UK and overseas. It also has an extensive presence through concessions in around 145 stores around the world.
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John Lewis strengthens Black Friday offering with big beauty deals
John Lewis has added hundreds of beauty offers to its Black Friday event, including brands like Charlotte Tilbury and Mac as it expects more customers than ever to shop during the promotional period.
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Potential buyers in talks for Kurt Geiger include a private equity firm
Private equity firm Alteri Investors has been named as one of the parties mulling bids for luxury footwear and accessories brand Kurt Geiger.
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Kurt Geiger has posted ‘record’ sales and a rise in profit
Kurt Geiger has posted “record” profits and handbag sales despite weaker demand in the wider luxury market.
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Kurt Geiger hails ‘international success’ as profits soar
Kurt Geiger has credited a full-year surge in both revenue and profits to the “success” of its international expansion strategy.
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Ranking: The 30 fastest-growing fashion retailers revealed
It has been a tough few years for fashion, and retailers have been battling to lead on style, value and quality despite skyrocketing return rates, competition for customer loyalty and bold sustainability targets.
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Kurt Geiger owner eyes sale of footwear and accessories retailer
Kurt Geiger’s parent company Cinven is reportedly setting its sights on selling the luxury footwear and accessories retailer.
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Fashion Forward: The top 30 fashion retailers by 2026
Fashion retail has experienced a turbulent time, but retailers investing in elevation, partnerships, acquisitions and focused transformation are set to win. Our Retail Week analysts reveal which retailers will lead the sector in 2026.
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Kurt Geiger secures new funding to drive global growth
Luxury footwear and accessories retailer Kurt Geiger has secured fresh funding in a bid to “refinance its existing debt” and support its international growth plans.
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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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Kurt Geiger profits up despite House of Fraser debt
Kurt Geiger has reported an increase in its operating profit for the financial year, despite the bad debts it accrued as part of the House of Fraser administration.
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Kurt Geiger owner weighs up sale to US fashion powerhouse
The owner of upscale shoe specialist Kurt Geiger is mulling a £450m sale of the retailer to a US fashion group.
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Data: The UK's top 30 multichannel retailers
In 2017, there aren’t many retailers that don’t operate an ecommerce site, but being a successful multichannel retailer is so much more than simply opening an online store.
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Kurt Geiger profits jump as online sales surge
Kurt Geiger has posted a jump in full-year profits and sales driven by spikes in sales online and within its women’s categories.
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Kurt Geiger snaps up ex-Boots executive Robin Phillips
Former Boots and Waitrose executive Robin Phillips has joined Kurt Geiger as its new director of digital, Retail Week has learned.
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Top 30 bricks-and-mortar retailers by sales density
Premium retailers Apple and Burberry top this year’s ranking, while Aldi is the best performing food retailer.
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Analysis: Five retailers giving footwear blues the boot
The footwear market has been down at heel of late, with famous names struggling and sales across the sector falling.
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Kurt Geiger and Endless eye up Jones Bootmaker deal
Footwear retailer Kurt Geiger and turnaround specialist Endless are among potential buyers of embattled Jones Bootmaker, it is understood.
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Breakfast briefing: Tesco, Harvey Nichols and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco files defence case against shareholders, investigation reveals factory workers’ low wages, and new head of menswear for Harvey Nichols
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Kurt Geiger doubles full-year pre-tax profits
Kurt Geiger has doubled its full-year pre-tax profits, despite multiple changes of ownership in recent years.
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Fashion retailer Joules eyes IPO as it hires Rothschild to explore options
Fashion brand Joules is said to be the latest retailer to consider an IPO after it hired Rothschild to explore options.