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
- 1981 Founded
- Now Hobbs Ltd (TFG London) Ultimate parent: The Foschini Group Ltd (TFG; JSE-listed, Cape Town) via TFG London Operating company
- 2026 Checked
- 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.