Executive Shakeup at Women’s Fashion Retailer
- Hobbs CEO Meg Lustman steps down
- TFG London undergoes senior staff reshuffle
- Helen Williamson promoted to MD at Whistles
- Simon Pickering appointed Phase Eight’s CEO
- EBITDA for first half of 2018 falls 7% to £13.7m
Meg Lustman, the chief executive of Hobbs, a women’s fashion retailer owned by TFG London, is stepping down from her role as the company undergoes a restructuring of its senior staff. Lustman joined in 2014 and will depart in January to explore non-executive roles. TFG acquired Hobbs in 2017 and also owns Whistles and Phase Eight. Helen Williamson, brand director for Whistles, is promoted to managing director at Whistles, replacing Justin Hampshire who moves to MD at Hobbs in January. Simon Pickering, House of Fraser’s fashion buying and merchandising director, becomes Phase Eight’s CEO, replacing Ben Barnett, also CEO of TFG. The company’s EBITDA for the first half of 2018 fell 7% to £13.7m due to a £2.5m House of Fraser debt write-off, but overall EBITDA hit a record £16.2m.
Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate and relevant information about the changes in senior staff positions within TFG London and its subsidiaries, as well as mentioning the company’s financial performance for the first half of 2018. It is based on a clear structure and does not contain any irrelevant or misleading details.
Noise Level: 3
Noise Justification: The article provides relevant information about changes in senior staff positions and financial performance within TFG London’s brands but lacks deeper analysis or actionable insights.
Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: TFG London’s stock price and the shares of its subsidiaries (Hobbs, Whistles, Phase Eight) could be impacted by the changes in leadership and financial performance.
Financial Rating Justification: The article discusses changes in senior staff positions within TFG London, a company that owns multiple fashion retail brands, as well as their financial performance. This directly pertains to the operations of the company and its subsidiaries, which can affect stock prices and market value.
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