South African retail giant hit by cybersecurity incident

South African retail giant TFG London was hit by a cybersecurity incident on October 11, 2026, leaving certain IT systems, including those for its Phase Eight, Hobbs, and Whistles brands, unavailable. Fortunately, the attack did not affect its Inside Story and White Stuff business, and several systems remained offline. As the board continues to assess the situation, TFG has assured shareholders that any new developments will be communicated in follow-up notices.