Mail Order & Online Shopping

West Elm sells modern furniture, home decor, lighting and much more. The West Elm brand was launched in 2002 with the release of a catalogue; the following year, the brand opened its first store. Through the West Elm brand, the company launched West Elm Hotels. The joint venture will be done with DDK, which is … Read more

Bottega Veneta is an Italian luxury fashion house based in Milan, Italy. Its product lines for men and women include ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, accessories, jewellery and fragrances. Bottega Veneta was founded in 1966 in Vicenza, Veneto, by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro. Its Intrecciato leather-weaving was an instant hit. After the company was purchased by … Read more

Geox is an Italian brand of shoe and clothing manufactured with waterproof and/or breathable fabrics. The company was founded in 1995 by Mario Polegato. The brand name, Geox, was created from a mixture of the Greek word “geo” (earth), and “x”, a lettering element symbolising technology. Polegato was born in 1952 near Treviso. Originally groomed … Read more

Kate Spade New York is an American luxury fashion design house founded in January 1993 by Kate and Andy Spade. Jack Spade is the brand’s line for men. Kate Spade New York competes with Michael Kors. In 2017, the company was purchased by and is now part of, Tapestry, Inc., formerly known as Coach. Kate … Read more

Capri Holdings Limited (formerly Michael Kors Holdings Limited) is a multinational fashion holding company, incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, with executive offices in London and operational offices in New York. It was founded in 1981 by American designer Michael Kors. The company sells clothes, shoes, watches, handbags, and other accessories. In 2015, the company … Read more

Moda in Pelle has been crafting beautiful shoes for over 40 years. They have been combining British sophistication with fine Italian quality and gorgeous leathers in a range of stunning shoes, boots, bags and accessories. Moda in Pelle was born in Leeds, Yorkshire when founder Stephen Buck opened the first Moda store in Leeds. They … Read more

Goldsmiths is a luxury jewellery retailer based in the United Kingdom. Established in 1778, the company operates over 120 showrooms across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Goldsmiths is a jewellery business with over 230 years of tradition and experience, in that time growing to become one of the largest jewellers in the UK. Their first … Read more

Breitling is a Swiss luxury watchmaker based in Grenchen, Switzerland. The company was founded in 1884 by Léon Breitling in Saint-Imier, Switzerland. Breitling is known for precision-made chronometers designed for aviators. The company fits all of its watches with mechanical or quartz movements that are chronometer-certified by the COSC. Watches are usually marketed towards either … Read more

In 1981, Hobbs was established in Hampstead, London. A green village in the midst of a city that never stops. Modern cuts, feminine tailoring and heritage craftsmanship – inspired by London, designed and brought to life by their in-house atelier. Hobbs promise is luxury. Their pledge is affordability. From our London atelier to the factory … Read more

F. Hinds is a jewellery retailing chain, operating in England and Wales. There are currently 116 F Hinds stores within the United Kingdom. The chain is an independent retailer which was founded in 1856 by George Henry Hinds, although his father Joseph was also a clockmaker in Stamford, Lincolnshire and his great uncle was also … Read more

Pandora A/S (often styled PANDORA) is a Danish jewellery manufacturer and retailer founded in 1982 by Per Enevoldsen. The company started as a family-run jewellery shop in Copenhagen. Pandora is known for its customizable charm bracelets, designer rings, earrings, necklaces and (now discontinued) watches. The company has a production site in Thailand and markets its … Read more

Fraser Hart is an online and retail jeweller in the United Kingdom.

Radley is a London-based, British accessories brand that designs and manufactures handbags, purses and other women’s accessories for the UK and international markets. The brand was founded by Lowell Harder in 1998. Justin Stead is the current CEO of the brand and was appointed in May 2015. In an October 2012 interview with Drapers trade … Read more

The story of began Seasalt Cornwall in Penzance in 1981, when Don Chadwick opened his first shop on Adelaide Street. It sold traditional workwear to local farmers, fishermen and artists and was known as General Clothing Stores. Inspired by this creative, coastal community, Don’s sons – Neil, Leigh and David – decided to create a … Read more

Hypnos is a British family-run mattress and bed manufacturer. Peter Keen, the current Chairman, is the fourth generation to run the business, his son, James (Chief Executive Officer), and daughter, Sarah, are the fifth generation of Keens to help run the company on a day-to-day basis. In fact, Hypnos has been practising and perfecting the … Read more

Hobbycraft is an arts and crafts superstore retail chain in the United Kingdom. It is currently owned by investment group Bridgepoint. It was started by the Haskins Group, a nursery and garden supplier in the south of England, and was bought by investment group Bridgepoint in April 2010. The stores have been blamed for putting … Read more

Mackays Stores Limited (previously Mackays, trading as M&Co.) is a Scottish chain store selling women’s, men’s, and children’s clothes, as well as small homeware products. Its head office is in Inchinnan, Scotland, though its main buying office is in London. Previously, its head office was at Caledonia House in Paisley. Established in 1834 as pawnbrokers, … Read more

Mainline Menswear is an online and store retailer of men’s fashion. The history of Mainline Menswear dates back to 2002 when a small shop was opened in the seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. The business started growing immediately, and the website was launched in 2004. Since then, they have moved to provide themselves with … Read more

Fat Face is a British lifestyle clothing and accessories retailer, based in Hampshire. It was founded in 1988 by Tim Slade and Jules Leaver as a business selling T-shirts at ski resorts. The company opened its first retail shop in 1993; as of 2014, there were 209 Fat Face stores in the UK and Ireland. … Read more

Fragrance Direct is a leading beauty retailer based in the United Kingdom, stocking over 14,000 products across 600 big-name brands, designer labels and high street favourites. Launched in 1993, they specialise in selling branded beauty products, including fragrances, makeup, skincare and haircare essentials, along with a full range of gift sets. Originally focusing on the … Read more

When they say “fit’s our thing”, they mean it. They don’t just sell women’s plus size clothing and plus size fashion, they are committed to fit for every body at Simply Be, offering figure-flaunting fits for sizes 10-32. They believe in the power of great fitting style and its ability to unleash your inner confidence. … Read more

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products, based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. The company owns a diverse portfolio of brands, distributed internationally through both digital commerce and retail channels.  

Jacamo launched in 2007 with the aim to provide every man with a wardrobe he can count on and wear with pride. Since the start, they have worked tirelessly to put all the best men’s trends and quality clothing in one place and make sure they’re accessible for everyone. They have been constantly evolving to … Read more

Selfridges, also known as Selfridges & Co., is a chain of high-end department stores in the United Kingdom that is operated by Canadian group Selfridges Retail Limited, part of the Selfridges Group of department stores. It was founded by Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1908. The flagship store on London’s Oxford Street is the second largest … Read more

Smyths Toys Superstores is an Irish multinational chain provider of children’s toys and entertainment products with over 200 shops throughout Ireland, the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Austria which are owned by the Smyth family. Group revenues for 2019 are on course to be close to €1.4bn. The company is headquartered in Lyrr Building 1 in … Read more

Clinique Laboratories, LLC is an American manufacturer of skincare, cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances, usually sold in high-end department stores. It is a subsidiary of the Estée Lauder Companies. As of 2019, Clinique has over 22,000 customer consultants worldwide. In 1967, American Vogue magazine published an article called “Can Great Skin Be Created?”, written by beauty … Read more

Hugo Boss AG, often styled as BOSS, is a German luxury fashion house headquartered in Metzingen, Baden-Württemberg. The company sells clothing, accessories, footwear and fragrances. Hugo Boss is one of the largest German clothing companies, with global sales of €2.9 billion in 2019. The company was founded in 1924 by Hugo Boss and originally produced … Read more

ZARA is a Spanish apparel retailer based in Arteixo, A Coruña, Galicia, Spain.  The company specialises in fast fashion, and products include clothing, accessories, shoes, swimwear, beauty, and perfumes. It is the largest company in the Inditex group, the world’s largest apparel retailer. Zara stores have men’s and women’s clothing as well as children’s clothing … Read more

Dunelm Group Plc is a British home furnishings retailer operating throughout the United Kingdom. One of the largest homewares retailers in the United Kingdom, The company headquarters are based in Syston, England. It also has its own factory for curtains, blinds and accessories, based in Leicester, England. Dunelm was founded in 1979 by Bill Adderley … Read more

River Island is a London-headquartered high street fashion brand, which operates in a number of worldwide markets. Set up in 1948, by Bernard Lewis and his brothers in London. River Island is a private company owned by the Lewis family. There are over 350 River Island stores across the UK, Ireland and internationally (over 250 … Read more

The Range is a multi-channel retailer selling products in the home, garden, and leisure categories, with over 180 stores in the United Kingdom & Ireland. In 1980, Chris Dawson started business as an open-air market trader in Plymouth, South West England. His first physical retail store opened in 1989 at Sugar Mill Business Park on … Read more

Europe’s largest golf retailer. They have 99 stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, and they are still growing! They stock a full range of golf equipment for golfers of all levels, including irons, drivers, putters, package sets, balls, shoes, clothing, plus much more. Both in-store and online, they have expert teams on … Read more

JD Sports Fashion plc, more commonly known as JD Sports or JD, is a British sports fashion retail company based in Bury, Greater Manchester, England with shops throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. The letters JD in JD Sports stand for the initials of the founders of the … Read more

Halfords Group PLC is the UK’s largest retailer of motoring and cycling products and services. Through Halfords Autocentre, they provide vehicle servicing, MOT, maintenance and repairs in the United Kingdom. As of June 2021, Halfords has 404 stores, 3 Performance Cycling stores (trading as Tredz and Giant), 374 garages (trading as Halfords Autocentres, McConechys and … Read more

New Look is a British global fashion retailer with a chain of high street shops. It was founded in 1969. The chain sells womenswear, menswear, and clothing for teens. New Look was founded by Tom Singh in Taunton, Somerset, in 1969. Since then the company has expanded and previously operated across a chain of over … Read more

Currys is a British electrical retailer operating in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, owned by Dixons Carphone and selling home electronics and household appliances. Established as a bicycle retailer in 1927, Currys expanded the range of goods sold and from the 1960s became a major retailer of household electrical items. In 1984 the … Read more

AO World (commonly called “AO” or “AO.com”) is an electrical retailer based in Bolton, England. It operates in the United Kingdom (ao.com) and Germany (ao.de) specialising in household appliances and electricals. The company was founded under the name Appliances Online by John Roberts in 2000. Prior to this, during a conversation in a Bolton pub, … Read more

H&M is a Swedish multinational clothing retail company known for its fast-fashion clothing for men, women, teenagers, and children. As of November 2019, H&M operates in 74 countries with over 5,000 stores under the various company brands, with 126,000 full-time equivalent positions. It is the second-largest global clothing retailer, behind Spain-based Inditex (parent company of … Read more

Marks and Spencer Group plc (commonly abbreviated to M&S and colloquially known as Marks’s or Marks & Sparks) is a major British multinational retailer with headquarters in London, England, that specialises in selling clothing, home products and food products, mostly of its own label. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a … Read more

Schuh (pronounced “shoe”) is a footwear retailer based in Livingston, Scotland. It has 132 stores in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company is predominantly a branded shoe stockist, selling over 80 brands, including Converse, Vans, UGG, Nike, Adidas as well as its own Schuh label. 1981: opened the first store on Edinburgh’s North Bridge … Read more