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Boden names final year of Future British designers

After three years supporting up-and-coming British designers and nurturing the growth of their businesses, Boden has announced the final year of its Future British scheme, which it launched in 2015 in partnership with the British Fashion Council. The initiative, which has mentored emerging British design talent including Alighieri, Le Kilt,...

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Boden reports strong sales growth of 13 percent

JP Boden Holdings Limited, in its financial results statement for the year to December 2017, said that the group sales rose 13 percent or 9 percent at constant currency to 347.1 million pounds (448 million dollars); driven by increase in number of customers alongside better average spend per customer. The company’s pre-tax profit reached 27.3...

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Boden’s global brand director Penny Herriman resigns

Penny Herriman, global brand director has decided to leave JP Boden (Holdings) Limited to start a new venture. The company said in a statement that to ensure a smooth transition period, Herriman will stay until the end of 2018. “Penny is a great member of our leadership team. Her passion for the Boden brand is infectious and she has achieved...

Fashion

Boden opens second store location in Westfield London

Boden is set to open an additional store in Westfield London. The new location, a Georgian style house, is inspired by the brand’s creator Johnnie Boden’s style. The eccentric feel of the boutique is meant to embody classic British fashion influences. Artwork lines the walls while chandelier’s and bold floor patterns accent the space. The single...

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Glen Senk appointed Non-Executive Director at Boden

The board of Boden has announced the appointment of Glen Senk as a Non Executive Director effective immediately. Senk, the company said has extensive experience working with international and iconic brands, including Urban Outfitters, Bloomingdale’s, Habitat and Williams-Sonoma. Commenting on his appointment to the Boden board of director, Senk...

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Boden reports 9.6 percent rise in annual pre-tax profit

Online and catalogues clothes retailer Boden witnessed its annual pre-tax profit increase by 9.6 per cent to 26.2 million pounds (34 million dollars) for the year ending December 31 2016. The company also reported a 9 percent rise in its sales to 308.3 million pounds (401 million dollars). Commenting on the positive trading, Jill Easterbrook,...

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Boden adds designers to Future British initiative

Boden’s collaboration with the British Fashion Council, Future British has named three new fashion talents that will be awarded with financial support and business mentoring to build a global brand from the fashion and lifestyle retailer over the next year. The initiative supporting emerging designers and labels has named leather accessories...

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Boden posts 25 percent fall in annual profit

Boden profits fell by 25 percent on flat sales for the third year in a row. The company’s profits were 23.9 million pounds (29 million dollars) last year against 32 million pounds (38.8 million dollars) on the prior year. Sales remained flat at 283 million pounds (343 million dollars). The mail order business was founded by ex-banker Johnny...

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Boden appoints new director of digital experience

British fashion and lifestyle retailer has named former Ralph Lauren director Phil Lewis as its new director of digital experience, as it looks to “further strengthen” this area of its business. Lewis, served as former senior director of product management and e-commerce for the Asia-Pacific region at Ralph Lauren since 2013, he joins Boden with...

Apparel

Boden aims to expand online business

Boden, the British upmarket catalogue and online business, is looking to expand internationally. Founded in 1991 with just 8 menswear styles, Boden has become the UK's catalogue fashion success story, with aims to rival Topshop and Gap. The company is hoping to boost sales with targeted websites and potential catalogues in new territories, like...