Hobbs

This brand makes a separate, cheaper line for outlets and off-price.

Verified Owner backed by a register page, filing or official source we opened.

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Ownership

  1. 1981
    Founded
  2. Now
    Hobbs Ltd (TFG London) Ultimate parent: The Foschini Group Ltd (TFG; JSE-listed, Cape Town) via TFG London Operating company
  3. 2026
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Kind of name
Runs an outlet lineProduct under this name may be mainline surplus or made-for-outlet. The label tells say how to spot which.
Market tier
Contemporary
Outlet line
Hobbs outlet stores, incl. TFG London tri-brand outlets
Seen at off-price
Sometimes
Also appears as
Hobbs London · NW3 by Hobbs

Notes

Founded in Hampstead in 1981 as a shoe retailer; 3i-owned until TFG bought it on 7 Nov 2017 (undisclosed; marketed at £80m). 157 UK stores as of June 2025, concessions at Bloomingdale's and German department stores.

Sources

  1. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hobbs_Ltd
  2. retailgazette.co.uk /blog/2017/11/hobbs-acquired-by-whistle-owner-the-foschini-group

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