Superdry founder in talks with US private equity firm for rescue bid February 19, 2024 The founder of Superdry, Julian Dunkerton, is reportedly in talks with US investor Davidson Kempner to rescue the ailing fashion retailer.
Superdry: Losses widen, CFO quits and boss admits a ‘difficult’ period January 26, 2024 Embattled retailer Superdry posted further losses in its half year update, blaming a challenging retail market and underperformance of its wholesale segment.
Superdry to delist from London Stock Exchange in latest effort to stay afloat April 16, 2024 Embattled fashion brand Superdry has said it will delist from the London Stock Exchange as part of a restructuring plan to keep the company alive.
Troubled Superdry to launch steep rent cuts in latest efforts to stay afloat April 15, 2024 Embattled Superdry will publish a restructuring plan over the coming days which will entail steep rent cuts across a large number of its 94 stores.
Retail: Insolvencies expected to ‘uptick’ as market consolidates amid Superdry and Ted Baker trouble February 12, 2024 Less than two months into 2024 and six UK retailers have already gone bust, with a further two warning they may fall into trouble, as experts warn the market will “continue to see an uptick in insolvencies”. According to figures from Centre of Retail Research, over 400 job roles have been impacted by retailers shutting [...]
Superdry fashion boss banned from road over drink-driving August 14, 2023 A co-founder of clothing firm Superdry has been banned from the roads after admitting drink-driving. James Holder, 51, was twice the drink-drive limit on July 28 when he was stopped in his Range Rover by police in Snowshill Road, Broadway, Worcestershire. Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court heard that a roadside breath test recorded a reading of 72mg [...]
Superdry drafts in PwC to help with debt after profit warning and sales slump January 16, 2024 Superdry has drafted in advisors to help explore its debt-raising options, following a profit-warning posted last month by the firm.
Superdry sells South Asian IP to Indian retail giant for £40m October 4, 2023 Struggling fashion retailer Superdry has signed a joint venture with Reliance Brands Holding UK Ltd (RBUK) for the sale of its intellectual property in South Asia, in its latest bid to boost funds. As part of the £40m deal, RBUK and Superdry will own 76 per cent and 24 per cent of the joint venture [...]
Superdry’s shares plunge 16.5 per cent as retailer downgrades guidance amid £17.7m of losses January 27, 2023 Superdry’s shares plunged 16.5 per cent this morning after the retailer downgraded its-full year guidance amid soaring losses. Instead of a profit of between £10m and £20m Superdry expects to break even, after losses soared to £17.7m in the first half of its 2023 financial year. This is a £21.7m decrease when compared to a [...]
Superdry share price soars over 100 per cent as Julian Dunkerton mulls takeover February 2, 2024 Superdry shares soared over 100 per cent this morning after boss and co-founder Julian Dunkerton revealed he is in talks over a possible takeover deal to rescue the troubled fashion brand. The firm told investors this morning Dunkerton is “engaged in discussions with potential financing partners” over a possible takeover offer for the business”. “These [...]