Poppy Marshall-Lawton: bringing Laura Ashley back into fashion
Its 41-year-old vice-president, kept on by US rescuers after the company collapsed in 2020, insists the brand is about much more than frilly floral flocks
July 2022
UK accounting watchdog fines auditor of collapsed retailer Laura Ashley
UHY Hacker Young given “severe reprimand” over audits that failed to highlight firm’s uncertain future
January 2021
From Laura Ashley to Debenhams: the biggest retail collapses of 2020
A string of household names were lost this year as Covid accelerated changes to the high street
October 2020
Laura Ashley returns to UK high street after deal with Next
British firm’s homeware will be available via Next’s UK stores and website from spring 2021
September 2020
MPs urge government to fix 'throwaway' fast-fashion trend
Create more sustainable fabrics and boost textile recycling facilities, says all-party group
July 2020
Second administrator to scrutinise Laura Ashley collapse
FRP Advisory brought in to investigate retailer at request of Pension Protection Fund
June 2020
Al dressco: how picnic chic became the look of the summer
Post stay-at-home tracksuit, meet-ups with friends in the great outdoors are best done in ditsy florals and gingham – signifying safe and wholesome fun
April 2020
Will shoppers return to the UK high street after lockdown?
Coronavirus: 100 days that changed the world
High street hardest hit as coronavirus takes toll on UK businesses
March 2020
High street brands in fight for survival amid coronavirus fallout
Laura Ashley to file for administration as coronavirus takes toll
February 2020
Laura Ashley to raid archives as home furnishing sales plunge
Laura Ashley agrees emergency funding deal with Wells Fargo
Shortcuts
How to save Laura Ashley: relaunch all its beautiful vintage dresses
Laura Ashley owner in crisis talks to secure emergency funding
January 2020
High street crisis: which big names closed stores in the past year?
Several chains collapsed and thousands of jobs were lost, including at Debenhams and Mothercare
September 2019
Sheer hell of it: what’s behind the trend for nightgowns as daywear?
As the line between public and private lives blur, nighties are increasingly being worn as dresses for a look that is intimate and ethereal
August 2019
Laura Ashley reports £14m loss on slump in home furnishings
Retailer blames £14m loss on lack of consumer confidence around Brexit
May 2019
The frills are alive! The unexpected return of the Laura Ashley look
The demure 1970s dress style is enjoying a surprise revival. But what does covering yourself in flowers and frou frou really mean in the modern era?
December 2018
Laura Ashley to close 40 stores, putting hundreds of jobs at risk
New chairman wants fewer but larger stores in UK and is keen to expand presence in China
