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\n Ted Baker is opening a new standalone store, marking its first British store using the name for years.\n<\/p>\n
\n It comes after it closed all 46 of its branches following its collapse into administration back in 2024.\n<\/p>\n
\n The brand was delisted from the London stock market in 2022 after being acquired by Authentic Brands Group for approximately \u00a3210 million.\n<\/p>\n
Ted Baker returns to UK high street 2 years after administration<\/p>\n
\n Henry Stupp, president of lifestyle for Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India at Authentic, told Sky News: “This opening is an important milestone for Ted Baker in its home market and a reaffirmation of the brand\u2019s British heritage and the enduring relevance of the category where it all began.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We\u2019re building on the qualities that have long distinguished Ted Baker, its approach to tailoring, craftsmanship, and distinctly British point of view, while evolving the brand for today\u2019s consumer.\n<\/p>\n
\n “London is the natural place to begin, and we see this opening as a defining step in the brand\u2019s next chapter.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The brand faced significant challenges leading up to its collapse, including profit warnings, accounting errors, and the broader impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.\n<\/p>\n
\n In 2020, Ted Baker cut hundreds of jobs and raised \u00a3100 million to shore up its finances.\n<\/p>\n
\n Earlier this year, the company launched a boutique in Selfridges at Birmingham\u2019s Bullring shopping centre.\n<\/p>\n
\n Its products remain available through its online store.\n<\/p>\n
Other UK fashion retailers returning to the High Street in 2026<\/p>\n
\n And it is not the only retailer plotting a comeback, with Bodycare also returning to UK high streets with plans to open 17 new stores, including 15 by the end of the year.\n<\/p>\n
\n Earlier this year, popular retail brand Karen Millen returned to the high street after a seven-year absence.\n<\/p>\n
\n The luxury womenswear brand relaunched through a series of new concessions across the UK, with a focus on occasionwear and its signature Forever Collection.\n<\/p>\n
\n Dan Finley, CEO of Debenhams Group, which owns Karen Millen, said: “Karen Millen is a brand with real heritage, recognition and a loyal customer base, so bringing it back to the high street is a significant moment.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Our customers want great fashion, but they also want to experience brands in different ways, and physical retail gives us another opportunity to do that.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The return is part of a partnership with TFG (The Foschini Group), which also owns Hobbs, Phase Eight, and Whistles.\n<\/p>\n
\n As well as this, fashion retailer Evans also returned to the high street after six years.\n<\/p>\n
\n The plus-size clothing brand, catering to sizes 14 to 32, closed all stores and concessions in December 2020 after its parent company, Arcadia Group, fell into administration.\n<\/p>\n
\n The retailer initially shifted to an online-only model before being acquired by AK Retail in 2023, which also owns Yours Clothing and M&Co.\n<\/p>\n
\n But after a 6-year hiatus, Evans returned to the UK high street.\n<\/p>\n
\n The plus-size clothing retailer brand is now available in over 50 Yours Clothing stores across the UK and Ireland, including in Liverpool, Swansea, Watford, and\u00a0Glasgow (Braehead Shopping Centre).\n<\/p>\n
\n Dedicated Evans sections can now be found in 36 Yours Clothing stores around the UK.\n<\/p>\n
UK companies that have closed or entered administration or liquidation in 2026<\/p>\n
\n Despite Ted Baker’s return, it has been a difficult year for the high street, with many businesses being forced to close stores and others entering administration or liquidation.\n<\/p>\n
\n Major high street brands LK Bennett and Claire’s have both closed all their stores, having previously fallen into administration.\n<\/p>\n
\n UK fashion retailers Leading Labels and Quiz have also shut down all remaining stores after falling into liquidation.\n<\/p>\n
\n Wynsors World of Shoes is shutting 17 stores across the UK, with closing down sales already underway at several affected branches.\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\n Other retailers that have been forced to close stores this year include the likes of River Island and Poundland.\n<\/p>\n
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\n It’s not been all bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026.\n<\/p>\n
\n These include the likes of Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.\n<\/p>\n
\n In the past year, brands like Topshop and Laura Ashley have also returned to physical stores, in a welcome boost to shoppers.\n<\/p>\n
\n What is your favourite high street shop to visit? Let us know in the comments.\n<\/p>\n
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