Is Laura Ashley coming back?

Is Laura Ashley coming back?

Laura Ashley owner Gordon Brothers has signed a deal with IMG that will lead to a return to fashion and footwear and an expansion of the brand globally.

Is Laura Ashley still trading 2021?

On 17 March 2020, the company filed for administration. All its stores are now officially closed from January 2021.

Is Next going to sell Laura Ashley?

Fans and all those left heartbroken by the news of stores closing down last March can rejoice –Laura Ashley is back! The iconic homes emporium partnered with Next to reintroduce signature Laura Ashley at Next home products online and in stores nationwide.

Is Laura Ashley online still open?

Laura Ashley will reintroduce its homeware into the fashion retailer’s stores and online from Spring 2021 onwards. Laura Ashley is set to relaunch next year under a new partnership with high street clothing giant Next.

Is Laura Ashley coming back to the UK?

Laura Ashley is set to return to fashion after appointing the US marketing and brand licensing company IMG to relaunch its fashion offer and expand its home and lifestyle categories in the UK and internationally.

Has Laura Ashley been bought out?

The investment firm Gordon Brothers acquired Laura Ashley out of administration in a deal that included its global brand, archives and related intellectual property.

Do Laura Ashley have shops?

Laura Ashley has relaunched its homewares in a shop-in-shop in Next. The shop-in-shop includes a showroom of different rooms of the house. The flagship store is located inside the Next store in Westfield, White City. Items for sale include indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, mirrors and soft furnishings.

What happened to Laura Ashley business?

But the brand, like so many others, has struggled during the last couple of years and went into administration (the British term for bankruptcy) in March 2020 (as a result, the 153 remaining Laura Ashley stores in the U.K. and Ireland were closed), before being acquired the following month by the investment firm Gordon …

How much did Laura Ashley sell for?

Joint administrators sold the branding rights to Laura Ashley to US-based advisory and investment firm Gordon Brothers in a multi-million pound deal in April. A statement of affairs lodged with Companies House showed a realisable value of £20.8m on the branding and intellectual property.

Where are Laura Ashley sofas made?

With timeless shapes, available in a refreshed collection of high quality durable fabrics, the sofa range is proudly manufactured in the UK.

Who owns Next?

Next plc

Formerly	J Hepworth & Son (1864–1982)
Total equity	£ 660.9 million (2021)
Owner	Next Holdings Limited
Number of employees	41,547 (2021)
Website	www.next.co.uk

Who owns the Laura Ashley brand?

With over 65 years of design excellence the Laura Ashley brand is synonymous with iconic prints and quality homeware, inspired by their British heritage. Laura Ashley is set for an uplifting evolution, relaunching under new owners, Gordon Brothers and a new retail partner for home, NEXT.

When did Laura Ashley stop making clothes in Great Britain?

While 2020 may mark the end of Laura Ashley (at least in its current format), the brand’s first pieces date all the way back to 1953.

Does Laura Ashley deliver to France?

The LauraAshley.com online store offers international shipping to selected countries only. You can avoid these limitations with our package forwarding service. We are able to forward products from the UK to the rest of the world including the EU, Australia, the USA, and other countries.

Is Bernard Ashley still alive?

Who makes Laura Ashley mirrors?

Transform your home with these mirrors from iconic brand Laura Ashley lighting – exclusively designed and created by dar Lighting – which come in all styles and shapes.

When did Laura Ashley close down?

Laura Ashley has 147 stores in the UK, meaning the latest closures will take it down to 77 shops. The firm was previously forced to close 40 stores across the UK in December 2018.

Who owns Laura Ashley hotels?

There are two Laura Ashley hotels: the Belsfield in Windermere, Cumbria, and the Iliffe hotel in Coventry, both of which are owned and operated by Corus Hotels.

Is Laura Ashley still in Australia?

Troubled fashion and furniture chain Laura Ashley will close its doors in Australia by the end of the year after administrators were unable to find a buyer to keep the retailer trading.

Where was Laura Ashley from?

Where did Laura Ashley live?