All Phase Eight articles
Founded in 1979, Phase Eight’s name comes from a combination of founder Patsy Seddon’s maiden name, P. Hayes, and the address of the first boutique. Phase Eight sells upmarket women’s occasionwear, bridalwear and accessories, all designed in house. It also introduced a plus-size range in 2015 named Studio 8. Since 2015, it has been owned by South African retail giant The Foschini Group. The retailer trades through more than 350 stores and concessions in the UK and Ireland, as well as more than 200 stores across the globe.
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NewsWhite Stuff has been bought by The Foschini Group
Fashion retailer White Stuff has been acquired by The Foschini Group, which owns retailers such as Whistles, Phase Eight and Hobbs.
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NewsWhistles owner is planning a deal to acquire White Stuff
The owner of Whistles and Phase Eight is in advanced talks to buy high street fashion retailer White Stuff.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisPhase Eight (Financials)
Phase Eight is one of three brands that forms TFG (The Foschini Group) London (see group financials). The women’s fashion retailer experienced a 4.8% decline in sales to £91.7m in the year ended 30 March 2024 (FY2023).
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NewsPhase Eight owner TFG completes £90m refinancing
TFG London, the owner of fashion brands Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs, has secured £90m in funding to support its growth strategy.
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NewsPhase Eight begins ‘journey’ into childrenswear
Fashion retailer Phase Eight has announced its expansion into childrenswear and is set to launch its debut collection later this month.
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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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NewsNext elbows out Foschini with last-minute swoop on Joules alongside founder
Fashion powerhouse Next has teamed up with Joules founder Tom Joule to buy the retailer, fending off competition for control from Phase Eight owner Foschini.
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NewsPhase Eight owner poised to snap up Joules
Foschini, the owner of fashion retailers Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles, is close to buying bust counterpart Joules from administrators.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisPhase Eight (Overview)
Fashion retailer Phase Eight has been owned by South African retail giant The Foschini Group (TFG) since 2015. Together with Hobbs, Whistles and White Stuff in the UK it forms part of the TFG London division.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisPhase Eight (SWOT)
The acquisition of Phase Eight by The Foschini Group in 2015 has provided the financial backing needed for further international expansion and ecommerce development. The acceleration of Phase Eight’s international operations, in particular, has been supported by the South African group’s funding and expertise in this area.
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Retail Navigator AnalysisPhase Eight (People)
Hobbs’ MD Justin Hampshire took on the role of group MD across TFG Brands from early 2021 following the departure of former boss Ben Barnett before being appointed group chief executive in July 2021.
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NewsM&S to add Joules and Hobbs to its fashion stable
Marks & Spencer has struck deals with a handful of new fashion brands in a bid to drive its clothing sales online.
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NewsTFG management reshuffle as Hobbs’ Meg Lustman exits
The Foschini Group London is reshuffling its management team as Hobbs chief executive Meg Lustman exits.
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AnalysisThe disruptors: The bridal businesses catering for millennials
The once stagnant bridal market is changing fast. In Retail Week’s latest instalment of ‘The Disruptors’ series, we profile the retailers shaking up bridalwear.
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NewsHobbs bought by Phase Eight and Whistles owner Foschini
Phase Eight and Whistles owner The Foschini Group (TFG) has acquired upmarket womenswear retailer Hobbs for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsHobbs approached by Phase Eight owner Foschini
Foschini, the South African group that owns Phase Eight and Whistles, has thrown its hat into the ring to buy womenswear brand Hobbs, The Sunday Times reported.
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NewsPhase Eight poaches Jigsaw online trading boss
Phase Eight has poached Jigsaw’s online trading and digital marketing boss James Williams.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct and Phase Eight
Retail news round-up: Sports Directs ups stake in Debenhams and Phase Eight appoints new online marketing boss.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Damsel in a Dress and Irish sales
Retail news round-up: Foschini group acquires Damsel in a Dress, and Irish retail sales down at Christmas
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GalleryStore gallery: Manchester's best festive shops
Manchester’s two major shopping destinations present a feast of Christmas visual merchandising.