TFG

TFG London, the fashion retailer behind Hobbs, Phase Eight and Whistles, has been hit by a cybersecurity incident and is investigating a hack that may have exposed customer data. The Guardian and other outlets report the breach, with the company working to assess what information was affected. The attack on a major high-street group has drawn attention across several countries.

TFG London, the owner of fashion brands Hobbs, Whistles and Coast, has reportedly been added to what security outlets are calling the autumn 'pwned' collection, a roundup of organisations affected by data breaches. The item, reported by The Register, gives no further detail on how many customers may be affected or what data was exposed. It is the latest in a seasonal series of breach disclosures drawing attention to retailers' cybersecurity.

TFG, the British fashion group that owns the Whistles brand, is investigating a cyberattack, according to FashionNetwork USA. The report is framed as part of a wider wave of cyber incidents hitting fashion retailers. No further details on the nature, scale or impact of the attack were provided in the available coverage.

South African retail group TFG has seen its share price fall 42%, while discount retailer Boxer is thriving, prompting debate about the diverging fortunes of the two companies. Commentators point to shifting consumer spending towards value-focused grocery retail and away from TFG's fashion and lifestyle brands as the likely driver of the gap. The stark contrast has drawn attention to how South African shoppers are cutting back on discretionary goods while still spending on essentials.