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{{short description|British clothing retailer}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = Topman
| name = Topman
| logo = TOPMAN2018.svg
| logo = TOPMAN2018.svg
| logo_size = 300px
| logo_size = 300px
| logo_caption = Logo since 2018
| type = Subsidiary business
| image = Topshop and Topman (17th December 2012).JPG
| area_served = France<br>South Africa<br>United Kingdom<br>Ireland<br>[[Turkey]]<br>[[Malaysia]]<br>Russia<br>Australia<br>[[New Zealand]]<br>Singapore<br>[[Thailand]]<br>[[Philippines]]<br>[[Chile]]<br>United States<br>[[United Arab Emirates]]<br>[[Indonesia]]<br>[[Czech Republic]]<br>[[Ukraine]]<br>Spain<br>[[Saudi Arabia]]<br>[[Malta]]<br>Canada<br>[[Brazil]]<br>[[Vietnam]]<br>[[Qatar]]<br>[[Netherlands]]
| image_caption = The former flagship [[Topshop]] and Topman store in [[Leeds]], December 2012
| key_people = Sir [[Philip Green]]<br>(chairman)<br>Paul Brand<br>(CEO)
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| area_served =
| key_people =
| industry = Fashion<br>Clothing<br>Textiles
| industry = Fashion<br>Clothing<br>Textiles
| genre = Retail
| genre = Retail
| fate = Converted into an online store
| defunct = 2021
| products = Men's fashion
| products = Men's fashion
| revenue = {{increase}} [[Great British Pound|£]]1.8 billion
| revenue = {{increase}} [[Great British Pound|£]]1.8 billion{{citation needed|date=February 2021}}
| net_income = {{decrease}} £357.5 million
| net_income = {{decrease}} £357.5 million{{citation needed|date=February 2021}}
| owner = Sir Philip Green and family
| owner = [[ASOS (retailer)|ASOS]]
| parent = [[Arcadia Group]]
| homepage = {{URL|asos.com/topman}}
| foundation = {{Start date and age|1978|df=yes}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arcadiagroup.co.uk/about-us/our-history|title=Topman "Our History"|access-date=11 June 2012|publisher=Arcadia Group|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630131512/http://www.arcadiagroup.co.uk/about-us/our-history|archive-date=30 June 2014}}</ref>
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.topman.com}}
| foundation = 1978<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arcadiagroup.co.uk/about-us/our-history|title=Topman "Our History"|accessdate=11 June 2012|publisher=Arcadia Group}}</ref>
| location = London, United Kingdom
| location = London, United Kingdom
| locations = Over 400 Stores
| locations =
}}
}}
'''Topman''' is a UK-based [[multinational corporation|multinational]] men's fashion retail brand founded by Burton Group (later renamed [[Arcadia Group]]) in 1978. Along with its women's clothing counterpart [[Topshop]] and the rest of [[Arcadia Group]], Topman went into [[Administration (law)|administration]] in late 2020. All high street stores subsequently closed and the brand was purchased by [[ASOS (retailer)|ASOS]] on 1 February 2021, relaunching as an online-only retailer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Topman at ASOS|url=https://www.asos.com/men/a-to-z-of-brands/topman/cat/?cid=29065|date=10 June 2022|website=ASOS|access-date=10 June 2022}}</ref>


== Suits for hooligans controversy ==
'''Topman''' is a British [[multinational corporation|multinational]] men’s fashion retailer. Along with its women’s clothing counterpart [[Topshop]], Topman is a subsidiary of the [[Arcadia Group]], which also owns [[Burton (clothes retailer)|Burton]], [[Miss Selfridge]], [[Wallis (retailer)|Wallis]], [[Evans (clothing)|Evans]] and [[Dorothy Perkins]]. Topman has a chain of [[high-street]] men's clothing stores located throughout the United Kingdom and has a presence on just almost every UK High Street, and in Ireland main street outlets in six cities and towns. Topman stores almost always share their premises with [[Topshop]]. Topman was created in the UK towards the end of the 1970s to provide a new approach to menswear retailing. Since its creation, Topman has also built an international presence, as it continues to expand throughout the USA, Europe, and Asia. The chain occupies two entire floors at the ‘world’s largest fashion shop’{{citation needed|date=November 2015}}, in [[Oxford Circus]], London.
In 2001, Topman's brand director, David Shepherd, was considered to have "[[Gerald Ratner|done a Ratner]]" when he referred to his core clientele as "Football hooligans or whatever" and said that "Very few of our customers have to wear suits to work. They'll be for his first interview or court case".<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/top-man-brand-director-says-his-suits-are-for-hooligans-9234576.html | title=Top Man brand director says his suits are for 'hooligans' | website=[[Independent.co.uk]] | date=19 July 2001 }}</ref>


== Arcadia Group financial problems ==
In the past, Topman has collaborated with other well known companies such as [[Hypebeast]] and Vouchercloud.
{{Main|Arcadia Group}}
Topman sales through the distribution channel range, including their own stores, either individually or with Topshop. Topman also uses franchising stores in department stores, such as Debenhams and Selfridges & Co. Topman, which can also be passed through the international website on the Internet. Some of the products in the stock range of this website are exclusive websites. The Arcadia group has expanded to other parts of the world and is now available in many international countries, including the United States, Australia and the whole of Europe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.studymode.com/essays/Topman-Marketing-Mix-45173458.html}}</ref>
In May 2019, the [[BBC]] and ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'' both reported that, after its parent company Arcadia Group filed for [[bankruptcy]], Topshop would close all 11 of its U.S. stores, including Topman. Apparel would be distributed digitally and through other wholesale partners, such as Nordstrom.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Topshop Is Closing All Of Its U.S. Stores After Bankruptcy Filing|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/topshop-is-closing-all-of-its-us-stores-after-bankruptcy-filing-17919436|last=Sciarretto|first=Amy|date=24 May 2019|website=Bustle|access-date=1 May 2020}}</ref>


===Administration===
==Products==
In the UK, Arcadia Group went into [[administration (law)|administration]] at 8pm GMT on 30 November 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|last1=Butler|first1=Sarah|last2=Partridge|first2=Joanna|date=30 November 2020|title=Philip Green's Arcadia Group collapses into administration|language=en-GB|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/nov/30/philip-green-arcadia-group-collapses-into-administration|access-date=2020-11-30|issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=27 November 2020|title=Topshop owner Arcadia on brink of collapse|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55099374|last=Mustoe|first=Howard|access-date=27 November 2020}}</ref> On 25 January 2021, [[ASOS (retailer)|ASOS]] said it was in "exclusive" talks to buy Arcadia's Topshop, Topman, [[Miss Selfridge]] and HIIT brands out of administration, though it only wanted the brands, not the shops. A consortium including [[Next plc|Next]] had earlier dropped a bid to buy Topshop and Topman; interest in Arcadia operations had also been expressed by [[Mike Ashley (businessman)|Mike Ashley]]'s [[Frasers Group]], a consortium including [[JD Sports]], and online retailer [[Boohoo.com|Boohoo]].<ref name="BBC-25Jan2021">{{cite news |title=Asos frontrunner to buy Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge brands |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55786980 |access-date=25 January 2021 |work=BBC News |date=25 January 2021}}</ref>
[[File:Topshop and Topman (17th December 2012).JPG|thumb|left|A flagship Topshop and Topman in [[Leeds]] seen shortly after opening in December 2012.]]


On 1 February 2021, ASOS announced it had acquired the four Arcadia brands out of administration for £265 million, paying an additional £65 million for current and pre-ordered stock. ASOS will keep 300 employees on as part of the deal but will not keep any of the brands' 70 stores, putting 2,500 jobs at risk.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Makortoff |first1=Kalyeena |title=Asos buys Topshop and Miss Selfridge brands for £295m |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/feb/01/asos-buys-topshop-topman-miss-selfridge-arcadia |website=[[The Guardian]] |access-date=1 February 2021 |language=en |date=1 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Nazir |first1=Sahar |title=Asos acquires Topshop, Topman & Miss Selfridge in £330m deal|url=https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2021/02/asos-acquires-topshop-topman-and-miss-selfridge-in-295m-deal |website=Retail Gazette |access-date=1 February 2021 |date=1 February 2021}}</ref> They plan to relaunch in May 2021.
Topman's main product offerings are fashionable men's clothing, covering everything from men's formal suits to informal indie-rock-influenced casual-styling ranges, along with footwear and fashion accessories. Topman also sells a specially-designed range of clothing at their flagship London store in an area named 'Lens'. Its current offerings included items by Dexter Wong Ltd, Fred Perry, Licentious, Siv Stoldal, Carolyn Massey, Material Boy, Mjolk and 'Topman Design'.


On the 5 September 2024, ASOS announced that it sold a 75% stake of Topshop & Topman to the Danish company Bestseller. It was announced that the Topshop & Topman websites would relaunch within 6 months of the deal with Bestseller, as well it was hinted that the brands could return to the high street with stores, the chief executive of ASOS commented "We might open stores. We will consider it for sure but we have no specific agreement to open a certain number".
Over recent years, Topman has collaborated with young designers such as [[Kim Jones (designer)|Kim Jones]], Markus Lupfer and Peter Jensen as well as launching its own premium label ‘Topman Design’. After showing seasonally to the menswear press arena, Topman joined forces with Fashion East to produce 'MAN', a menswear event that takes place on schedule at the [[London Fashion Week]], showcasing new menswear design as well as the Topman Design collection.

In 2008, Topman collaborated with new label [[The Look Presents]], the creation of rock-fashion author [[Paul Gorman]] and Soho boutique owner, Max Karie, to launch 'the Look Presents'.<ref name="retailappointment.co.uk">{{cite web|url=https://www.retailappointment.co.uk/career-advice/company-a-z/companies-p-t/topman|title=Topman|website=The Retail Appointment}}</ref>

This comprised four collections:

*A range of T-shirts by the 70s label Wonder Workshop which was launched in June 2008.
*A T-shirt collection by [[Nigel Waymouth]], founder of the King's Road store [[Granny Takes a Trip]], which was launched in August 2008.
*Priceless, the ready-to-wear [[capsule collection]] by [[Antony Price]], designer for [[Roxy Music]], [[Bryan Ferry]] and [[Duran Duran]] which was launched in October 2008.
*Stella McCartney for Topman, the accessory and ready-to-wear collection was launched in November 2009.


==Products==
[[File:Topmanbath.jpg|thumb|right|Topman [[SouthGate, Bath]]]]
[[File:Topmanbath.jpg|thumb|right|Topman [[SouthGate, Bath]]]]
Topman was nominated for the 'Menswear Design of the Year' award by the British Fashion Council, winner of 'Best Fashion Retailer' at the ''[[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim]]'' Style Awards for 2005 and winner of 'Best High Street Retailer' at the 2007 ''[[FHM]]'' Fashion and Grooming awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://heartintelligence.be/hikashop-menu-for-brands-listing/category/21-topman|title=Topman|website=heartintelligence.be}}</ref>
[[File:Topshop - Darley Street - geograph.org.uk - 1533008.jpg|thumb|right|A combined Topshop and Topman in [[Bradford]].]]
Topman is a popular fashion man for young and fashionable men aged 15~25, a famous international fad fashion brand from the UK. Topman's brand chains are all over the high streets of Britain and Ireland. Topman and Topshop are the brands of the British Arcadia clothing group.


Topman was nominated for the ‘Menswear Design of the Year’ award by the British Fashion Council, winner of ‘Best Fashion Retailer’ at the Maxim Style Awards for 2005 and winner of ‘Best High Street Retailer’ at the 2007 FHM Fashion and Grooming awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://heartintelligence.be/hikashop-menu-for-brands-listing/category/21-topman|title=Topman|website=heartintelligence.be}}</ref>
In 2008, Topman collaborated with new label [[The Look Presents]], the creation of rock-fashion author [[Paul Gorman]] and Soho boutique owner, Max Karie, to launch 'the Look Presents'.<ref name="retailappointment.co.uk">{{cite web|url=https://www.retailappointment.co.uk/career-advice/company-a-z/companies-p-t/topman|title=Topman|website=The Retail Appointment}}</ref>


In 2011, Topman worked closely with [[Teenage Cancer Trust]]. The company worked in collaboration with children from the charity to produce a range of sunglasses designed by them whilst supporting the 'Rock your Shades' campaign in May 2011.<ref name="retailappointment.co.uk"/>
In 2011, Topman worked closely with [[Teenage Cancer Trust]]. The company worked in collaboration with children from the charity to produce a range of sunglasses designed by them whilst supporting the 'Rock your Shades' campaign in May 2011.<ref name="retailappointment.co.uk"/>

In late 2011, Topman also debuted its line of male grooming products, featuring two men's [[Perfume|fragrances]], hair and body wash, anti-perspirant, [[Hair products|hair putty]] and body spray.

Towards the end of 2011, Topman began to release issues of its online magazine Topman Generation centering art, music and fashion. Its collections are often influenced by film or music, [[Northern soul]] being one of the themes presented at [[London Fashion Week]] Men.

==Stores==
Number Topman stores on 28 February 2018
{|
|-
| style="width:15%; vertical-align:top; text-align:left;"|
<small>'''Africa'''
*{{flagcountry|South Africa}} 10
*{{flagcountry|Egypt}} 1</small>

| style="width:15%; vertical-align:top; text-align:left;"|
<small>'''Americas'''
*{{flagcountry|United States}} 87
*{{flagcountry|Canada}} 27
*{{flagcountry|Chile}} 6
*{{flagcountry|Brazil}} 1</small>

| style="width:15%; vertical-align:top; text-align:left;"|
<small>'''Asia'''
*{{flagcountry|Philippines}} 10
*{{flagcountry|UAE}} 9
*{{flagcountry|Malaysia}} 8
*{{flagcountry|Saudi Arabia}} 8
*{{flagcountry|Indonesia}} 6
*{{flagcountry|Thailand}} 6
*{{flagcountry|Singapore}} 4
*{{flagcountry|Vietnam}} 3
*{{flagcountry|China}} 3
*{{flagcountry|Hong Kong}} 2
*{{flagcountry|Israel}} 2
*{{flagcountry|Qatar}} 2
*{{flagcountry|Bahrain}} 1
*{{flagcountry|Kazakhstan}} 1
*{{flagcountry|Kuwait}} 1
*{{flagcountry|Turkey}} 1</small>

| style="width:15%; vertical-align:top; text-align:left;"|
<small>'''Europe'''
*{{flagcountry|United Kingdom}} Over 250
*{{flagcountry|Ireland}} 7
*{{flagcountry|Germany}} 5
*{{flagcountry|Netherlands}} 4
*{{flagcountry|Cyprus}} 2
*{{flagcountry|Russia}} 2
*{{flagcountry|Spain}} 2
*{{flagcountry|Armenia}} 1
*{{flagcountry|Czech Republic}} 1
*{{flagcountry|Georgia}} 1
*{{flagcountry|Isle of Man}} 1
*{{flagcountry|Jersey}} 1
*{{flagcountry|Malta}} 1
*{{flagcountry|Slovenia}} 1
*{{flagcountry|Ukraine}} 1</small>

| style="width:15%; vertical-align:top; text-align:left;"|
<small>'''Oceania'''
*{{flagcountry|Australia}} 4
</small>
|}

==Main competitors==
*[[Zara (retailer)|Zara]]
*[[Uniqlo]]
*[[Gap]]
*[[H&M]]
*[[Next]]

==Digital Marketing of TOPMAN==
[[Digital marketing]] is also one of the key tool for the commercial success of Topman. Digital marketing is the force in the background of Topman Brand’s digital impression. Topman makes new customers which ultimately increases in sales and profit with the help of digital marketing. By using the digital marketing in an effective way Topman influences and conveniences the customers to buy their product. Through digital marketing Topman designs an ultimate digital experience to all of its consumers throughout the world.<ref>{{cite web|title=Digital Marketing of Topman|url=http://www.careers.topshop.com/head-office/digital/|website=Topshop Topman|publisher=Topshop Topman|accessdate=3 March 2018}}</ref> Topman made their shopping experience user friendly to the customers where it is easy for the customers to order and get their desired clothes in a single touch through online irrespective of where the person lives. In this competitive world, Topman continuously have a check with the activities of their competitors and concentrates on customer feedbacks to stand out of the box. Topman have a fashionable and trendy website drawing 450,000 individual visits per week whereas the Topman store in London spots only 75,000 persons per week<ref>{{cite web|title=Digital Marketing of Topman|url=https://www.slideshare.net/lauren0100/topman-proposed-marketing-strategy|website=SlideShare|publisher=SlideShare|accessdate=5 March 2018}}</ref> From this it is crystal clear that digital marketing is very important to boost the sales and profit for Topman and also in increase of new customers.

Topman had gone one step further in digital marketing by giving their customers an opportunity to see their fashion show live with the help of YouTube live stream and also gave an International Shoppable Hangout on Google+. This digital marketing strategy by Topman helped their customers to order through the Shoppable Hangout App their desired clothes from the fashion show simultaneously while the customers are watching the fashion show live on YouTube live stream.<ref>{{cite web|title=Digital Marketing of Topman|url=https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/intl/en-gb/advertising-channels/search/topman-gplus-hangout/|website=think with Google|publisher=Google|accessdate=6 March 2018}}</ref> This activity was promoted by social ads and here again the digital marketing comes into the play for the development of Topman. And this strategy by Topman was a huge success. The customers were excited and supported this movement because the customers liked the concept where they are able to get their desired clothes from a live fashion show by one click of a button.

Even though Topman had played a good game in digital marketing, most of the customers were not happy with the online services of Topman but most of the customers were happy with the in-store experience given by Topman.<ref>{{cite web|title=Customers view on Topman|url=https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.topman.com?page=6|website=TRUSTPILOT|publisher=TRUSTPILOT|accessdate=7 March 2018}}</ref>

Topman had created a fun quiz game for its customers to know and understand their customer’s tastes and preferences even better.<ref>{{cite web|title=Digital Marketing of Topman|url=https://www.isobar.com/ie/en/work/win-your-style-quiz/|website=isobar|publisher=isobar|accessdate=9 March 2018}}</ref> Topman uses the digital marketing platform in all possible ways to increase its customer base which would ultimately results in increase of its sales.
==Sponsorship==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Sponsor
! Date
! Event
|-
| [[Leeds United A.F.C.|Leeds United]]
| 1989 - 1990 & 1990 - 1991
| 1989&ndash;90 season & 1990&ndash;91 season
|-
| [[NME]]
| 2005–2007
| NME Student Guide
|-
| Shockwaves [[NME Awards]]
| 2005–2007
| Best Dressed Category
|-
| Bestival with Dazed
| 2005–2006
| 'Ones to Watch' Campaign
|-
| [[XFM]] Manchester
| April 2006
| Access All April
|-
| Carling Weekend [[Leeds Festival]]
| 2006–2007
| Unsigned Stage
|-
| [[TDK Cross Central]]
| 2006–2007
| London Live
|-
| [[Institute of Contemporary Arts|ICA]]
| October 2006
| ICA Presents C86 : Still Doing it For Fun
|-
| Q!
| October 2006
| Q! Idols presented by TOPMAN
|-
| [[MTV2]] Gonzo
| 2006–2007
| 'On Tour'
|-
| [[NME]]
| 2007
| NME New Music Tour
|-
| [[The Great Escape Festival]]
| 2007
| New Talent Stage
|-
| [[Louis Harris Ltd.]]
| 2009
| Down The Rec
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.topman.com Official UK website]
* [https://www.topman.com Official website]
* [http://us.topman.com Official US website]
* [http://www.arcadiagroup.co.uk/about/topman.html Arcadia Group Ltd - History of TOPMAN]
* [http://www.fashionfastforward.com.sg/ Topman - Singapore Fashion Fast Forward]
* [http://www.fashionfastforward.com.my/ Topman - Malaysia Official Website]
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Topman
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryFashion
Clothing
Textiles
GenreRetail
Founded1978; 47 years ago (1978)[1]
Defunct2021
FateConverted into an online store
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
ProductsMen's fashion
RevenueIncrease £1.8 billion[citation needed]
Decrease £357.5 million[citation needed]
OwnerASOS
Websiteasos.com/topman

Topman is a UK-based multinational men's fashion retail brand founded by Burton Group (later renamed Arcadia Group) in 1978. Along with its women's clothing counterpart Topshop and the rest of Arcadia Group, Topman went into administration in late 2020. All high street stores subsequently closed and the brand was purchased by ASOS on 1 February 2021, relaunching as an online-only retailer.[2]

Suits for hooligans controversy

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In 2001, Topman's brand director, David Shepherd, was considered to have "done a Ratner" when he referred to his core clientele as "Football hooligans or whatever" and said that "Very few of our customers have to wear suits to work. They'll be for his first interview or court case".[3]

Arcadia Group financial problems

[edit]
Main article: Arcadia Group

In May 2019, the BBC and The Wall Street Journal both reported that, after its parent company Arcadia Group filed for bankruptcy, Topshop would close all 11 of its U.S. stores, including Topman. Apparel would be distributed digitally and through other wholesale partners, such as Nordstrom.[4]

Administration

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In the UK, Arcadia Group went into administration at 8pm GMT on 30 November 2020.[5][6] On 25 January 2021, ASOS said it was in "exclusive" talks to buy Arcadia's Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands out of administration, though it only wanted the brands, not the shops. A consortium including Next had earlier dropped a bid to buy Topshop and Topman; interest in Arcadia operations had also been expressed by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, a consortium including JD Sports, and online retailer Boohoo.[7]

On 1 February 2021, ASOS announced it had acquired the four Arcadia brands out of administration for £265 million, paying an additional £65 million for current and pre-ordered stock. ASOS will keep 300 employees on as part of the deal but will not keep any of the brands' 70 stores, putting 2,500 jobs at risk.[8][9] They plan to relaunch in May 2021.

On the 5 September 2024, ASOS announced that it sold a 75% stake of Topshop & Topman to the Danish company Bestseller. It was announced that the Topshop & Topman websites would relaunch within 6 months of the deal with Bestseller, as well it was hinted that the brands could return to the high street with stores, the chief executive of ASOS commented "We might open stores. We will consider it for sure but we have no specific agreement to open a certain number".

Products

[edit]
Topman SouthGate, Bath

Topman was nominated for the 'Menswear Design of the Year' award by the British Fashion Council, winner of 'Best Fashion Retailer' at the Maxim Style Awards for 2005 and winner of 'Best High Street Retailer' at the 2007 FHM Fashion and Grooming awards.[10]

In 2008, Topman collaborated with new label The Look Presents, the creation of rock-fashion author Paul Gorman and Soho boutique owner, Max Karie, to launch 'the Look Presents'.[11]

In 2011, Topman worked closely with Teenage Cancer Trust. The company worked in collaboration with children from the charity to produce a range of sunglasses designed by them whilst supporting the 'Rock your Shades' campaign in May 2011.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Topman "Our History"". Arcadia Group. Archived from the original on 30 June 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
  2. ^ "Topman at ASOS". ASOS. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
  3. ^ "Top Man brand director says his suits are for 'hooligans'". Independent.co.uk. 19 July 2001.
  4. ^ Sciarretto, Amy (24 May 2019). "Topshop Is Closing All Of Its U.S. Stores After Bankruptcy Filing". Bustle. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  5. ^ Butler, Sarah; Partridge, Joanna (30 November 2020). "Philip Green's Arcadia Group collapses into administration". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
  6. ^ Mustoe, Howard (27 November 2020). "Topshop owner Arcadia on brink of collapse". BBC News. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Asos frontrunner to buy Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge brands". BBC News. 25 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  8. ^ Makortoff, Kalyeena (1 February 2021). "Asos buys Topshop and Miss Selfridge brands for £295m". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  9. ^ Nazir, Sahar (1 February 2021). "Asos acquires Topshop, Topman & Miss Selfridge in £330m deal". Retail Gazette. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Topman". heartintelligence.be.
  11. ^ a b "Topman". The Retail Appointment.
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