Collapsed fashion brand Joules closes in on rescue deal with Hobbs owner
Joules' administrators were close to an agreement with South Africa's The Foschini Group, which also owns Phase Eight and Whistles.
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Joules' administrators were close to an agreement with South Africa's The Foschini Group, which also owns Phase Eight and Whistles.
Clothing is the largest part of The Foschini group and a relatively high-margin contributor, having traded very well over the period – CEO Anthony Thunström.
The deal will see Next own a 74% stake in the business, with Tom Joule owning the remaining 26%.
The deal will see Next own a 74 stake in the business, with Tom Joule owning the remaining 26.
Next will take on 100 Joules stores, saving 1,450 jobs