All Monsoon Accessorize articles
Monsoon is a womenswear and kidswear retailer which operates the Monsoon and Accessorize brands. Monsoon was founded by Peter Simon in 1973, with the first Accessorize store opening in 1984. In 2019 the retailer turned to a CVA in order to reduce its store portfolio and rents. From 2016, Monsoon has been decoupling the stores in order to focus on individual brand images, with the coupled stores revealed as some of the worst performers in the CVA. The retailer operates around 800 international branches in over 60 markets and 450 in the UK.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize funds more scholarships for fashion students
Monsoon and Accessorize has pledged to fund scholarships for fashion students in London as part of its push for greater sustainability and innovation within fashion.
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NewsMonsoon branches out into bridal and occasion rental
Fashion and accessories retailer Monsoon Accessorize has announced a new partnership that will see it offer bridalwear and occasionwear rental options.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize profits fall as demand slows
Womenswear retailer Monsoon Accessorize has posted a dip in profits for FY2023 as lower demand caused by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis took its toll.
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NewsMonsoon launches travel boutique store at Waterloo
Monsoon has opened the doors of its new travel boutique store concept in London’s Waterloo Station as it continues expanding its travel retail portfolio across the UK and Europe.
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GalleryStore gallery: Monsoon ‘goes back to its birthplace’ with 50th anniversary pop-up
Monsoon has opened the doors to its new London pop-up store on Portobello Road, celebrating the fashion retailer’s 50th anniversary “right where the brand’s story began”.
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NewsMonsoon to open first childrenswear boutique
Monsoon will open its first childrenswear boutique in Westfield, Stratford City, as it fulfils plans to open new stores in 2023.
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NewsMonsoon eyes new store openings as profitability recovers
Womenswear retailer Monsoon is bucking the gloom hanging over retail with plans to open new stores in 2023 after returning to profitability this year.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize goes ‘back to origins’ as it returns to profit post-administration
Monsoon Accessorize has returned to profit, as its turnaround strategy following administration in 2020 bore fruit.
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Retail Navigator Analysis
Monsoon Accessorize (Overview)
Monsoon, Accessorize and East are all part of Adena Brands Ltd. The three brands all produce women’s clothing and accessories, with Monsoon and Accessorize both housing children’s ranges.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisMonsoon Accessorize (Financials)
Sales at Adena Brands (comprising Monsoon, Accessorize and East) fell 4% to £231.0m in the year ending 26 August 2023 (FY2023). The retailer said growth in Accessorize and “relative strength” in Monsoon womenswear sales failed to offset a decline in Monsoon childrenswear sales as the market normalised post-pandemic.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisMonsoon Accessorize (SWOT)
Monsoon holds an advantage over other retailers through its well-designed operational model for a multichannel business. It can offer a single view of stock across the business which enhances its availability and speed to customers.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisMonsoon Accessorize (Strategy)
High-street retailer Monsoon Accessorize is forging ahead with a strategy to reinvigorate its business post a difficult period which resulted in a CVA in 2019.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisMonsoon Accessorize (People)
COO Nick Stowe took on the role of CEO in August 2020, a year or so after former boss Paul Allen left the business, and has been focusing on building up the product and brand teams.
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AnalysisArrivals and departures – how WHSmith, Dixons and Monsoon see direction of travel retail
As restrictions ease across the world, Dixons, WHSmith and Monsoon are taking differing approaches to prepare for the return of travel
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AnalysisBack from the brink – what’s next for retail’s Covid casualties?
The past few months have had a devastating impact on UK retail and swathes of chains have collapsed, but there is light at the end of the tunnel for some of these businesses. Retail Week takes a look at what the future holds for retail’s Covid casualties.
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OpinionOpinion: Monsoon and Quiz pre-packs punish staff for management mistakes
The pre-pack administrations unveiled by Monsoon Accessorize and Quiz this morning were certainly portrayed as good news for the businesses and their respective workforces.
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NewsMonsoon and Accessorize bought out of administration by founder
Peter Simon has bought Monsoon and Accessorize out of administration with cash from a new holding company in a bid to “rescue a significant number of stores”.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize teeters on brink putting 3,500 jobs at risk
Monsoon Accessorize is on the brink of becoming the latest retailer to tumble into administration amid the coronavirus crisis, putting 3,500 jobs at risk.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The biggest hires and fires of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, Retail Week takes a look back at all the hires and fires that have made shockwaves in the retail sector this year.
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OpinionLeader: Retail’s star can’t only shine at Christmas
In a few days, the tumult of Christmas trading will be over. The short time before the January Sales kick off – in-store at least – brings a chance to reflect on the retail year gone by.
