Is Topshop returning, and what could that look like in 2025?
The former high-street giant posted a series of cryptic messages to its social media this week.
In news that many hoped for – including me- something I never thought would come following Philip Green’s disp, clothing brand Topshop teased what many took as its return to the high street with a cryptic Instagram post yesterday.
The retailer, which is currently only stocked on ASOS, posted three videos on its social media with the text ‘We missed you too’, also spelling out ‘We’ve been listening’ across the three separate video captions.
The series of messages sent Topshop fans into a frenzy, with thousands commenting in anticipation of the stores return to the high street and news outlets speculating its next move.
Kate Moss celebrating her Topshop delight…
An institution of the British high-street fanbase.
It’s been five years since Topshop disappeared from British high streets after falling into administration with the rest of the Arcadia group, leaving a substantial hole and serving as a stark symbol of the decline of physical retail. ASOS acquired the brand in 2021 for £265 million, encompassing it into its huge e-tail offering, but many of those who spent their formative years perusing Topshop stores were left wanting.
In September last year, ASOS sold a huge 75 per cent stake of Topshop to Danish firm Heartland for £135 million, opening the possibility of a change in approach for the retailer. Earlier this month, a website for Topshop.com reappeared (although currently it only features a holding page), perhaps signalling a wider revival of the brand, but the company has yet to confirm any plans.
We’ll be updating this piece with any further updates on Topshop’s possible high street return.
