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L.K. Bennett liquidation: unsecured creditors to lose 34 million pounds

Unsecured creditors of the London-based fashion brand L.K. Bennett are set to lose over 34 million pounds (45.91 million dollars), according to recent filings from Companies House. The news coincides with the brand closing its remaining standalone boutiques earlier than anticipated following what the retailer described as “exceptional demand”...

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LK Bennett’s website due to close

The website of LK Bennett is expected to close in just days amid administration proceedings underway at the company. In a post on Instagram, the British brand told shoppers they had a “final few days to shop the LKB website before it closes”. Discounts have now extended to at least 80 percent off everything, with up to 90 percent off online....

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UK high street administration wave: The 5 retailers facing early 2026 setback

The UK high street has faced an early setback in the new year, with five major retailers already entering administration. Each company cited their respective collapses to rising business costs and cautious consumer spending. It comes despite more positive projections for the year ahead by industry analysts. According to a report by Knight Frank,...

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LK Bennett stores at risk of closure following acquisition out of administration by Gordon Brothers

The long-term outlook for LK Bennett’s store portfolio remains uncertain, following the premium womenswear acquisition out of administration by US investment firm Gordon Brothers on Wednesday, January 28. The new owners, who own Laura Ashley and Poundland, acquired the LK Bennett brand and its intellectual property (IP) assets just a day after...

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Gordon Brothers acquires LK Bennett, plans asset-light model

Global asset management firm Gordon Brothers has acquired the British heritage brand LK Bennett and its related intellectual property assets from the joint administrators of LK Bennett Fashion Limited. The deal, announced on January 28, 2026, follows the second collapse of the brand since 2019 amid a “challenging business and retail environment”...

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Next reportedly mulling LK Bennett rescue bid

British retail giant Next is said to be among the parties eyeing a rescue bid for ailing fashion brand LK Bennett. According to sources for Sky News, Next is reportedly mulling a “cut-price offer” for LK Bennett and other intellectual property assets as the brand readies itself for administrator intervention. LK Bennett’s small estate of retail...

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LK Bennett seeks buyer as owner launches accelerated sale process

British fashion brand LK Bennett is urgently seeking a buyer, raising renewed concerns about its future just six years after its previous insolvency. According to Sky News, the company’s owner has appointed restructuring advisers Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) to run an accelerated sale process, with potential buyers and investors contacted in recent...

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LK Bennett's financial year ends in red

Luxury fashion brand LK Bennett has announced a pre-tax loss of 3.1 million pounds for the financial year ending January 27, 2024. This marks a significant downturn compared to the 2.3 million pounds pre-tax profit reported the previous year, according to filings with Companies House. The company’s revenue for the year under review also fell...

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LK Bennett launches on M&S.com

British retailer Marks & Spencer has added premium womenswear brand LK Bennett to its roster on its ‘Brands at M&S’ online platform. LK Bennett launches at M&S with its spring/summer 2024 collection, including some of the brand’s bestselling items, from casual daywear to eventwear, such as jumpsuits, dresses, trousers and blazers, as well as...

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LK Bennett launches repair service with The Seam

London-based womenswear retailer LK Bennett has revealed a new partnership with The Seam, which will allow its customers to access the repair and transformation platform’s services for their own products. Through the new deal, customers will be able to utilise The Seam’s repair service, basic and complex alterations and bespoke “reimaginings”...

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LK Bennett introduces AI-powered e-commerce fitting service

British fashion brand LK Bennett has stepped into the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution via a new partnership with tech firm TrueFit, which will see the retailer introduce a new form of online fitting services. LK Bennett will put to use TrueFit’s Fashion Genome, allowing shoppers to access fit preferences and decode sizing in a bid to...

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LK Bennett sales boosted by eventwear, turnover up 30 percent

British label LK Bennett has reported a 30 percent increase in its turnover for the financial period February 2022 to January 2023, coming in at 49 million pounds. The label said its positive results were largely attributed to the rise in demand for eventwear, triggered by the return of weddings, the Royal Ascot and other occasions. According to...