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Frasers Group Takes Majority Stake in The Webster, Founder Stays at Helm

Frasers positions the deal to provide scale plus digital expertise for The Webster's next phase.

Overview

  • The retailer will operate as a standalone business within Frasers Group’s Flannels division.
  • Founder and CEO Laure Hériard Dubreuil retains a significant stake and remains in day-to-day control.
  • Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
  • Frasers says it will strengthen The Webster’s digital presence and operational platforms to accelerate growth across its 13 North American stores.
  • Industry analysts say protecting The Webster’s tight curation is vital given pressures on U.S. multi-brand retail and Frasers’ recent Matches episode.