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Liberty

Liberty was founded in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty, and opened its first store on Regent Street, London, selling imported fabrics and ornaments. The iconic Tudor-style building on Great Marlborough Street was completed in 1924. In the 1950s, Liberty expanded with regional stores, but by 1996, it refocused on its London flagship. BlueGem Capital acquired Liberty for £32m in 2010. In 2019, BlueGem sold a 40% stake to Glendower Capital in a deal valuing Liberty at £300m. As of 2025 – its 150th anniversary year – Liberty only operates its sole flagship store in London. 

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In pictures: Rixo unveils collaboration with Liberty

Vintage-inspired womenswear brand Rixo has collaborated with luxury department store Liberty's textile arm, Liberty Fabrics, on a new anniversary spring/summer 26 collection.

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Liberty appoints new CFO

Liberty has appointed Alex Pregnolato, previously chief financial officer and head of transformation at jewellery giant De Beers, to the role of CFO.

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Liberty names retail MD

Liberty has promoted group buying and merchandising director Lydia King to the role of retail managing director, succeeding Sarah Coonan.

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Liberty retail MD steps down

Sarah Coonan, retail managing director of Liberty, has left the luxury department store after 15 years at the business.

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Liberty launches Christmas campaign

Luxury department store Liberty has unveiled its 2025 Christmas campaign, which it hopes reflects "the art of making and giving".

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First Look: Liberty’s 150th anniversary collection with ex-Gucci creative director

Liberty has launched 'Hypernova 150', a collection celebrating its 150th anniversary, designed by former Gucci creative director Frida Giannini.

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