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Bench owner Apparel Brands reportedly joins suitors for Russell & Bromley

Apparel Brands, the parent company of Bench and Nicce, is believed to have joined the race for footwear label Russell & Bromley. According to The Times, the group is among the parties circling the ailing business, joining the likes of British retail giant Next, who is said to be eyeing the brand’s IP, and Auralis, a firm led by Weird Fish CEO...

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Apparel Brands snaps up majority stake in kidswear label Hype

Fashion distribution company Apparel Brands has announced the acquisition of a 60 percent stake in kidswear label Hype, with the option to purchase the remaining 40 percent from the current owner, investor Sarjan Dulai. Dulai had previously taken over the brand via a pre-pack administration deal last year, which was then followed by the exit of...

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Myer to acquire Premier’s Apparel Brands business

Australian retailer Myer is all set to acquire Premier’s Apparel Brands business in Australia and New Zealand consisting of Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Dotti and Jacqui E in exchange for the issue of new shares in the company. As part of the agreement, Premier will distribute its existing and new shareholding in Myer to shareholders and...

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Bench relaunches with Spring 2020 collection

Bench is returning to the European market after investor Gordon Brothers took over the brand rights following the streetwear brand’s bankruptcy last year. Bench unveiled its spring 2020 collection, which comprises around 300 pieces, at UK fashion trade show Pure London. Wholesale prices for t-shirts start from around 20 pounds and sweaters from...