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Pictured: Ben Sherman opens Leeds concept pop-up

Ben Sherman is to open a concept store in the heart of Leeds city centre at the Grade II listed Victoria Quarter. From Saturday, the space will be open for six months and will debut the British brand’s upcoming spring-summer collection, as well as offering some of its top designs and exclusive offers. “The vibrant city of Leeds has always...

Retail

Barbershops and gastropubs: Ben Sherman ventures into branded properties

Ben Sherman has announced the launch of a new venture into branded real estate developments that could see the British label opening branded gastropubs, boutique hotel lounges and barbershops around the world. The British brand teamed up with real estate branding firm Brands Lab International for the venture. Brands Lab has been tasked with...

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Baird Group gets green light for CVA

Baird Group, the license holder of brands Suit Direct and Ben Sherman, has received approval from its creditors to go ahead with a company voluntary arrangement (CVA). The vote saw around 94 percent of all voting creditors choosing to approve the CVA, which was put forward on 23 July 2020. Mark Cotter, CEO of Baird Group, said in a statement: “...

Business

Baird Group to close a third of its portfolio stores

The Baird Group is to close 18 of its portfolio stores in a bid to ward off collapse, affecting brands Ben Sherman, Suit Direct, Jeff Banks and Debenhams Concession amongst others. A proposed company voluntary arrangement (CVA) will see the troubled company solve its debt problems over an agreed period of time without having to cease operations....

Fairs

Ben Sherman returns to Pitti Uomo with shirt heritage exhibition

British menswear brand Ben Sherman returns to Pitti Uomo this week with a special exhibition celebrating over five decades of shirt-making. The exhibition - called "The Decades" - showcases a selection of vintage pieces from the brand's archive alongside key items from the AW19 collection. "We are extremely happy that an iconic menswear brand...

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Ben Sherman looks to China to grow their international presence

New York - Ben Sherman is a brand familiar to many of us. The British-based company has been around since 1963, and has stores everywhere from London to SoHo. Recently, the brand has started stepping up their international retail presence. Several months ago, Marquee brands announced their partnership with MRH SpaRotica Groupe to bring Ben...