TOPSHOP has given its clearest hint yet of a massive high street comeback, and fans are going wild.
The legendary fashion brand, once a giant of UK , posted a fresh teaser on this week, hinting it could be back in stores by August.
In the post, simply said: “We’ll see you IRL in August”;, sending a wave of excitement through shoppers across the country.
Topshop has not had a physical presence in the UK since 2021, after snapped it up following the collapse of Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia empire.
Since then, Topshop has only been available online, with ASOS focusing on digital sales.
But last year, a major shift came when Bestseller, the giant behind Jack & Jones, bought a 75% stake in the Topshop and Topman brands.
According to Retail Gazette, the aim is to help Topshop benefit from Bestseller’s experience in wholesale and physical stores, a clear signal the brand was eyeing a future beyond just online.
Now, with the latest cryptic teaser, fans are convinced a return is finally happening and they couldn’t be happier.
wrote: “Mother of GOD. This is actually going to make my year.”;
Another said: “This has to happen,”; while a third added: “Absolutely buzzing.”;
Topshop has been hinting at a comeback for months.
In March, the brand posted a message saying: “We missed you too,”; along with screenshots of media speculation about its possible return to stores.
The buzz only grew when Michelle Wilson was appointed Managing Director of Topshop and Topman earlier this year.
Wilson’s arrival has been seen as a major step towards bringing Topshop back to the high street.
Industry insiders believe the brand has already started scoping out locations for new stores, with London’s famous Carnaby Street said to be high on the list.
A launch would mark the first time shoppers could walk into a Topshop store in more than four years.
Topshop’s fall from the high street was dramatic.
The rise of online shopping, followed by lockdowns during the pandemic, hammered traditional retailers like Arcadia.
While ASOS thrived by focusing online, Sir Philip Green’s retail empire, built around stores, collapsed.
When ASOS bought Topshop in 2021, it made no move to relaunch physical stores, until now.
Shifting shopping habits could be a big reason behind the rethink.
Since Covid restrictions eased, around 60% of fashion sales have swung back to shopping.
Topshop’s return could tap into that trend, and give shoppers a new reason to head back into town.
At the moment, no official store locations have been confirmed.
But with August now being teased, fans are already clearing space in their diaries, and their wardrobes.
