Foschini UK Operations Hit By Cyber Incident

South African retailer The Foschini Group is investigating a cybersecurity incident affecting its UK brands including Phase Eight and Hobbs. External specialists were engaged after IT systems were disrupted over the weekend.

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A shopper walks past a Foschini store at a shopping centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 11, 2022. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

South Africa-based retailer The Foschini Group said on Tuesday morning that a cyber incident disrupted IT systems across its UK operations over the weekend. The security breach impacted retail brands including Phase Eight, Hobbs, and Whistles. African and Australian divisions remain fully operational while external specialists investigate potential data compromises.

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