Skip to main content
BoF Logo

Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.

The Business of Fashion
Retail

Report: UK Fashion Label LK Bennett Seeks Accelerated Sale

The chain is working with Alvarez & Marsal to sound out potential buyers and investors, Sky News reported.
LK Bennett store in London
The chain's dresses have been worn by the Princess of Wales. (Shutterstock)
By

UK high street fashion label LK Bennett is working with advisers on an accelerated sale process, Sky News reported.

The chain, whose dresses have been worn by the Princess of Wales, is working with Alvarez & Marsal to sound out potential buyers and investors, the outlet reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter. It’s unclear whether a sale of the loss-making brand was likely or whether existing backers might be prepared to inject more funding into the business, Sky added.

LK Bennett, which had a previous brush with insolvency in 2019, didn’t respond to Sky’s request for a comment. A&M declined to comment, according to Sky.

By Shiyin Chen

ADVERTISEMENT

Learn more:

LK Bennett Finds Buyer for Most of UK Stores

The womenswear retailer said on Friday they had completed the sale of most of its UK stores and assets for an undisclosed sum.

In This Article
Topics
Organisations
Tags

© 2026 The Business of Fashion. All rights reserved. For more information read our Terms & Conditions

More from Retail
Analysis and advice from the front lines of the retail transformation.

The New Reality of Shipping to Saks

While $1.75 billion in court-approved funding has brought labels back to the fold, the real test for vendors will come when that temporary safety net vanishes later this year.

The Step-by-Step Guide to Brand Elevation | Case Study

A growing number of mass and premium brands are pushing upmarket with a more luxe look, better materials and, often, higher prices. This case study unpacks how these labels are navigating the tricky challenge of elevating a brand.

view more
Latest News & Analysis
Unrivalled, world class journalism across fashion, luxury and beauty industries.

Can Big Luxury Find Its New Look?

Sex sells — if anyone can figure out what sexy means in 2026. Robert Williams tracks the search for a new silhouette at Kering’s Gucci, LVMH’s Dior and more.

Estée Lauder’s Surprise Acquisition, Explained

The American cosmetic giant’s buyout of Ayurvedic beauty line Forest Essentials came as a surprise. By picking an under-the-radar brand it knows well, the company can show that it’s still in the M&A game without needing to outbid rivals.

VIEW MORE

The Business of Fashion

Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
CONNECT WITH US ON
© 2026 The Business of Fashion. All rights reserved. For more information read our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy and Accessibility Statement.