Who owns Topshop?
Topshop is owned by ASOS (the United Kingdom, LSE: ASC), which has owned the brand since 1 February 2021.[1] Topshop was founded in 1964 in London and was independent until 2021.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- ASOS plc reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1964–2021)
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Founded
- 1964
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Fashion apparel › Fast fashion
- Parent ticker
- LSE: ASC
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Topshop
Topshop was the defining British high street fashion brand of the 2000s, and its Oxford Circus store was a destination in itself. ASOS bought the brand from the collapsed Arcadia group in 2021 for £265 million and closed every shop.
Ownership timeline of Topshop
Where Topshop sits in ASOS
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Topshop?
The parent company of Topshop is ASOS, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Topshop British?
Yes. Topshop originated in the United Kingdom in 1964 and its owner, ASOS, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Since when has ASOS owned Topshop?
ASOS has owned Topshop since 1 February 2021.
Who owned Topshop before ASOS?
Topshop was an independent company from its founding in 1964 in London until ASOS acquired it in 2021.
Is Topshop still owned by ASOS?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Topshop is still owned by ASOS. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] ASOS plc Annual Report 2025 — ASOS plc, Annual report, published 5 November 2025; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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