Arcadia Group news and archive

The end of Topshop and Arcadia would be the biggest UK collapse of the pandemic

Once the king of the high street, Topshop parent company Arcadia would be the biggest corporate collapse during the time of the pandemic if it goes into administration. With its 500 store portfolio its closure would create giant craters in the high street leaving unfillable gaps. Questions about what will happen to Arcadia’s 350 million pound...

Business

Arcadia separates Topshop and Topman logistics from rest of group

Arcadia has reportedly separated the logistics operations for Topshop and Topman from the rest of the group’s fashion brands. The Philip Green-owned group has opened a new automated warehouse dedicated to processing orders for Topshop and Topman in Daventry, Northamptonshire, according to The Times. Topman orders are reportedly already being...

Fashion

Topshop and Topman land at Shop Direct

Shop Direct has added Arcadia Group-owned Topshop and Topman to its portfolio of more than 500 fashion brands. The company, which owns Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com, is offering around 500 product lines, spanning clothing, footwear, accessories, maternity, petite and tall - this will expand to around 2,000 during AW19. It will also become the...

Business

Vornado raises questions over Arcadia debt issues

Fashion Network has reported that Vornado, a U.S. landlord, has raised questions over Phillip Green and his Arcadia Empire over the manipulation of a CVA vote by increasing its debt owed to suppliers. Arcadia Group just narrowly escaped collapse last week when its unsecured creditors voted to approve a company voluntary agreement. Arcadia Group...

People

Beyoncé switches Ivy Park from Arcadia Group to Adidas

American popstar Beyoncé has joined forces with German sportswear label Adidas. She will be a creative partner for the brand, helping them to design new products in the footwear and apparel categories. She will also re-launch her athleisure label Ivy Park with Adidas, after parting ways with former partner Arcadia Group in November, following...

People

Telegraph allowed to reveal all accusations against Sir Philip Green

The High Court has formally dropped Sir Philip Green’s injunction against The Telegraph, allowing the British newspaper to publish allegations of sexual and racial harassment against employees of the Arcadia Group, the fashion conglomerate at which Green serves as Chairman. In October, the newspaper said it had evidence of bullying, intimidation...

Fashion Featured

IN FOCUS: Beyonce x Topshop's Ivy Park

London - Grammy winning, recording artist Beyonce, has unveiled her first collection for her much awaited athleisure brand, namely Ivy Park. Created in collaboration with high street favourite Topshop, the collection includes over 200 items, inspired by sportswear favored by the artist, ranging from clothing to footwear and accessories. BREAKING...