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Ted Baker to Close All UK Stores, Putting 500 Jobs at Risk

The fashion brand faces final store closures amid stalled licensing talks with Frasers Group.

  • Ted Baker will shut its last 31 UK stores this week, affecting over 500 employees.
  • The brand's UK arm fell into administration in March, leading to previous store closures and job losses.
  • Authentic Brands Group, Ted Baker's owner, has struggled to secure a new licensing deal.
  • Talks with Frasers Group, which owns Sports Direct, have hit an impasse.
  • Ted Baker will continue to operate through wholesale partners and international stores.
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