Macron S.p.A. is an Italian sporting apparel company, based in Crespellano, Bologna. It is considered a European leader in the production of active sportswear. Macron operates in three main business areas: Teamwear: for football, basketball, rugby, volleyball, baseball, handball, five-a-side football, and running. Merchandising: official kits, free-time apparel, and accessories for the supporters of Macron’s … Read more
Phase Eight is a British women’s wear clothing brand. The company has stores and concessions in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Australia, UAE, and other countries. Phase Eight was first established by Patsy Seddon in London in 1979 in a small boutique in Wandsworth Common. The name originated from a combination of P. … Read more
Skechers USA, Inc. is an American footwear company. Headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California, the brand was founded in 1992 and is now the third-largest athletic footwear brand.
Panini is an Italian company headquartered in Modena, Italy, named after the Panini brothers who founded it in 1961. The company produces books, comics, magazines, stickers, trading cards and other items through its collectables and publishing subsidiaries. Panini distributes its own products and products of third party providers. Panini maintains a Licensing Division to buy … Read more
Snickers Workwear was founded by craftsman Matti Viio, who lost his cool in 1975 because his work clothing just was not good enough. With an “If it’s meant to be it’s up to me” attitude he one day left work and started designing his own line of workwear. Matti had seen rapid development of tools … Read more
Reiss is a British fashion brand and retail store chain owned and run by the founder, David Reiss. The brand produces men’s and women’s clothing. It has 160 stores in 15 countries. Reiss was founded in 1971, and its first store in London’s Bishopsgate sold men’s suits. It did not move into women’s clothes until … Read more
Reiss is a British fashion brand and retail store chain owned and run by the founder, David Reiss. The brand produces men’s and women’s clothing. It has 160 stores in 15 countries. Reiss was founded in 1971, and its first store in London’s Bishopsgate sold men’s suits. It did not move into women’s clothes until … Read more
Scotch and Soda is a Dutch fashion retail company. Scotch & Soda is owned by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., with Frederick Lukoff serving as the current CEO In 2020, the brand launched sunglasses and eye glasses ranges for men and women, as well as its third perfume, ISLAND WATER. On March 16, … Read more
Scribbler is a British chain of greetings card retail shops. As of July 2016, they have 33 outlets throughout the UK. Scribbler was founded in 1981, and as of 2012, are still run by the original management team. Scribbler state that they are “at the forefront of edgy humour and great design”
Studio is an established and reputable multi-channel business that has been in operation for over 50 years. It has developed from its humble beginnings in 1962 when it specialised in the provision of predominantly paper products sold through a mail-order catalogue. Studio now provides an extensive product offering, and the catalogues, leaflets and website now … Read more
Supreme Imports is Europe’s leading supplier, manufacturer and distributor of wholesale batteries, lighting, vaping and light fittings. They are also a leading name in sports nutrition, wellness and household products. As a number one provider of fast-moving products across Europe, Supreme is a real UK success story. Thanks to relationships with some of the world’s … Read more
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
Oakley, Inc., based in Lake Forest, California, operates as a subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica based in Paris. The company designs, develops and manufactures sports performance equipment and lifestyle pieces including sunglasses, sports visors, ski/snowboard goggles, watches, apparel, backpacks, shoes, optical frames, and other accessories. Most items are designed in house at their head office, but some … Read more
Koninklijke Philips N.V. (in Dutch literally ‘Royal Philips’, commonly shortened to Philips) is a Dutch multinational conglomerate corporation that was founded in Eindhoven in 1891. Since 1997, it has been mostly headquartered in Amsterdam, though the Benelux headquarters is still in Eindhoven. Philips was formerly one of the largest electronics companies in the world, currently … Read more
Wiggle is a European online sports retailer, selling cycle, run, swim and outdoor equipment and apparel. It is based in Portsmouth, England. The company is part of the WiggleCRC group, which also includes Chain Reaction Cycles. The origins of Wiggle trace back to a local bike shop called Butlers Cycles, located in Portsmouth. Mitch Dall, … Read more
Yours Clothing story started over 20 years ago on a market stall in East Anglia. Their founder Andrew Killingsworth was buying and selling ladies clothing, and in one parcel he bought was a collection of plus-size womenswear. The clothing flew out and Andrew quickly recognised the demand for affordable fashion in plus sizes. Andrew 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
Denby Pottery Company Ltd is a British manufacturer of pottery, named after the village of Denby in Derbyshire where it is based. It primarily sells hand-crafted stoneware tableware, kitchenware and server ware products including dinner sets, mugs and serving dishes, as well as a variety of glassware products and cast-iron cookware. The pottery at Denby … Read more
Desigual (Spanish meaning “unequal, uneven”) is a Spanish fashion company. It is headquartered in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was started by Thomas Meyer in 1984. The company has a presence in 107 countries, with different distribution channels and several partners. The company works with Spanish and international designers and artists. Desigual’s clothing is mainly manufactured … Read more
Epson is a Japanese multinational electronics company and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of computer printers, information and imaging related equipment. Headquartered in Suwa, Nagano, Japan, the company has numerous subsidiaries worldwide and manufactures inkjet, dot matrix, thermal and laser printers for consumer, business and industrial use, scanners, laptop and desktop computers, video projectors, … 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
JML (John Mills Limited) is a consumer product company based around the UK specialising in the promotion of products with video screens in retail stores. The company develops products in the categories of homewares, health & beauty, DIY and gifts and sells them through its website, TV channels and retail. In addition to its own … Read more
Jysk is a Danish retail chain, selling household goods such as mattresses, furniture and interior décor. Jysk is the largest Danish retailer operating internationally. In total, the companies have 2,937 stores in 50 countries and over 22,000 employees. The turnover in the financial year 19/20 was 4.1 billion Euro. The company is owned by Lars … 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
Lenovo Group Limited, often shortened to Lenovo, is a Chinese-American multinational technology company specializing in designing, manufacturing, and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, business solutions, and related services. Products manufactured by the company include desktop computers, laptops, tablet computers, smartphones, workstations, servers, supercomputers, electronic storage devices, IT management software, and smart televisions. Its best-known … Read more
Logitech International S.A. is a Swiss manufacturer of computer peripherals and software, with headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. The company has offices throughout Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of input and interface devices for personal computers (PCs) and other digital products. It is a component of the … 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
White Stuff is a British fashion and lifestyle brand that sells women’s, men’s and kids’ clothing, accessories, homeware and gifts in over 120 shops in the United Kingdom, shops in Germany, via mail-order catalogues and through its website. The brand has become known for its traditional British styles, idiosyncratic boutique stores and innovative marketing campaigns. … Read more
H. Samuel is a mass-market jewellery chain, operating in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is part of the Signet Group of jewellery retailers. In 1862, Harriet Samuel (née Wolf) took over her father-in-law Moses Samuel’s clock-making and silversmith business in Liverpool. Harriet moved the business to Manchester’s Market Street and ran the mail-order side. … Read more
Bremont Watch Company is a luxury aviation-themed British watchmaker based in England. Annual production is approximately 10,000 pieces. Bremont was founded by brothers Nick and Giles English. The brothers had gained mechanical experience from their father Dr Euan English. This involved clock assembly, aeroplane- and yacht construction. On 4 March 1995, Euan English was killed … Read more
TAG Heuer S.A. is a Swiss luxury watchmaker that designs, manufactures and markets watches and fashion accessories, as well as eyewear and mobile phones manufactured under license by other companies and carrying the TAG Heuer brand name. The company began as Uhrenmanufaktur Heuer AG, founded in 1860 by Edouard Heuer in St-Imier, Switzerland. In 1985, … Read more
Omega SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Founded by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1848, the company formally operated as La Generale Watch Co. until incorporating the name Omega in 1903, becoming Louis Brandt et Frère-Omega Watch & Co. In 1982, the company officially changed its name to Omega SA, … Read more
Rolex SA is a British-founded Swiss watch designer and manufacturer based in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1905 as Wilsdorf and Davis by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, England, the company registered the word ‘Rolex’ as the brand name of its watches in 1908, and it became Rolex Watch Co. Ltd. in 1915. After … 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
Molten Brown, British Makers Of Fragrance. Born on South Molton Street, London in 1971, Molton Brown is an icon of uniquely British style. True to their founders’ values, they live by an ‘individual first’ ethos, with uncompromising care at the heart of everything they do. It’s why their products have been made in England since … 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
Shoe Zone (stylised as shoezone) is a footwear retailer in the United Kingdom and Ireland which sells shoes at low prices. It has over 500 stores in different cities and towns throughout the UK and Ireland and over 4,000 employees. The company has an annual turnover of £241 million. The company’s headquarters are located in … Read more
Topps Tiles plc is a British national retailer based in Enderby, Leicestershire. Topps Tiles was founded by Alan Brindle and Edward Derbyshire and opened its first store in 1963 in Sale, Manchester. It then continued to open stores across the North West and the Midlands. In 1990, Topps Tiles merged with the Tile Kingdom and … Read more
UGG (formerly UGG Australia) is an American footwear company and a division of Deckers Brands. UGG was founded in California in 1978 by Australian surfer Brian Smith and Doug Jensen. Smith was living in Santa Monica, California after studying at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. Smith and Jensen first applied to be the United States … Read more
Uniqlo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. A Yamaguchi-based company, Ogori Shōji (which, until then, had been operating men’s clothing shops called “Men’s Shop OS”) was founded in March 1949 in Ube, Yamaguchi. In May 1984, it opened a … Read more
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) is a multinational lifestyle retail corporation headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It operates in the United States, Sweden, United Kingdom, Spain, Denmark, France, Germany, Portugal, Ireland, Belgium, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland and the United Arab Emirates. The Urban Outfitters brand targets young adults with a merchandise mix of women’s and men’s … Read more
iSmash is a high-street technology repair service, specialising in fixing smartphones, tablets and computers. iSmash was founded by Irish entrepreneur, Julian Shovlin, in 2013 to provide a same-day service for common smartphone repairs. The idea originated from Shovlin’s own negative experience having his phone repaired, and wanting a solution for fixing damaged technology. Whilst a … Read more
Wex Photographic sell cameras and videography products and accessories. Established in 1997, Wex Photo Video (previously called Wex Photographic and Warehouse Express) has helped more than a million photographers and videographers achieve their goals. Wex’s dedication to service, expertise and customer satisfaction is underpinned by competitive prices and the largest range of any UK photo … 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
Ernest Jones is a British jeweller and watchmaker. Established in 1949 by Ernest and Stella Weinstein, its first store was opened in Oxford Street, London. Ernest Jones specialises in diamonds and watches, stocking brands such as Breitling SA, Omega SA, TAG Heuer, Cartier SA, Gucci, and Emporio Armani. Ernest Jones is part of the Signet … 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.
Smiggle is an Australian-based retail store chain that sells stationery and related accessories. It was founded in Melbourne by Stephen Meurs and Peter Pausewang in 2003 and acquired by the Just Group in July 2007. As of February 2016, the chain has stores located across Australia (135), New Zealand (23), Singapore (17), the United Kingdom … Read more
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is an American retailer headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri that sells teddy bears and other stuffed animals and characters. Customers go through an interactive process in which the stuffed animal of their choice is assembled and tailored to their own preferences during their visit to the store. These preferences include numerous different … Read more
Lakeland is a chain of British kitchenware stores in the United Kingdom. It is still based where it was founded in Windermere in the Lake District, the area the company is named after. Alan Rayner, an agricultural feed salesman, had the idea of providing local farmers with polythene bags for packing poultry. He set up … Read more
Beaverbrooks is a British jeweller. Established in 1919, with the opening of its first store in Belfast and still a family-owned business, with direct descendants of the founders, (the third and fourth generations of the Adlestone family), the custodians. The current Managing Director Anna Blackburn has worked for Beaverbrooks for 21 years, starting her career … Read more
Timpson is a British retailer specialising in shoe repairs, key cutting, locksmith services and engraving, as well as dry cleaning and photo processing. The company also offers mobile phone repairs, jewellery and watch repair, and custom-made house signs. It is based in Wythenshawe, Manchester, and currently has over 2,155 outlets in the United Kingdom and … Read more
Crew Clothing is a British clothing retailer that specialises in casual wear, shoes and accessories for men and women, selling through stores and by mail order. The company describes its clothes as being British-inspired and influenced by British casual wear, sporting and yachting traditions. The company was started in 1993 by Alistair Parker-Swift. In the … Read more
Tommy Hilfiger B.V. , formerly known as Tommy Hilfiger Corporation and Tommy Hilfiger Inc., is an American premium clothing brand, manufacturing apparel, footwear, accessories, fragrances and home furnishings. The company was founded in 1985, and the brand’s merchandise is sold in department stores and over 2000 free-standing retail stores in 100 countries. In 2006, private … Read more
Swarovski is an Austrian producer of glass headquartered in Wattens, Austria, and has existed as a family-owned business since its founding in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski. The company is split into three major industry areas: the Swarovski Crystal Business, which primarily produces crystal glass, jewellery and accessories; Swarovski Optik, which produces optical instruments such as … Read more
By working closely with their production facilities around the world, Nectar ensures that they source only the highest quality materials for their mattresses. They cut out the middle man so they can focus on creating the highest quality bed while delivering Nectar at the most competitive pricing possible. And the best part – they pass … 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
Pets at Home is a British pet supplies retailer selling pet products including food, toys, bedding, medication, accessories and pets. Pets at home operate 453 stores plus 316 grooming salons. Pets at Home also operate 453 veterinary surgeries operated on a joint venture partnership model and additionally 47 group managed veterinary practices. The joint venture … Read more
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
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. is an American international speciality retailer and distributor of professional beauty supplies with revenues of more than $ 3.9 billion annually. Through the Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group businesses, the Company sells and distributes through over 4,000 stores, including approximately 200 franchised units, throughout the United States, the United … 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
Silentnight is the largest UK manufacturer of beds & mattresses and is located in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, England. The company is owned by HIG Europe who acquired the company on 10 May 2011, following a period in administration. The company also manufactures Rest Assured beds & mattresses and was originally founded in 1946. The brand is … 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
Established in 1994, The Fragrance Shop is the UK’s largest independent, fragrance retailer. Our aim is to make mainstream and luxury fragrances affordable and accessible. We showcase over 150 fragrance brands and over 200 beauty brands, all of which are available for you to browse online at your leisure. Don’t forget our fabulous selections in-store … Read more
Go Outdoors, online and store retailers of clothing for outdoor activities. Since their humble beginnings, it’s their products, services and prices that have kept their customers happy. They are the only UK outdoor retailer to offer good, better and best choices from a £10 walking shoe to a £900 air tent. It’s what their customers … 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
Cotswold Outdoor is a trading brand of Outdoor and Cycle Concepts Limited, which also own the Snow and Rock, Cycle Surgery and Runners Need chains of shops. An outdoor recreation retailer in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1974, the company originated in the Cotswolds and was based out of a … Read more
Cotton Traders is an English clothing company, specialising in rugby apparel and leisurewear, based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England. It was founded in 1987 by former England national rugby union team captains Fran Cotton and Steve Smith. Cotton Traders is a multichannel English clothing retailer founded in 1987 by former England rugby captains, Fran Cotton … Read more
The Disney Store is an international chain of speciality stores selling only Disney related items, many of them exclusive, under its own name and Disney Outlet. Disney Store was a business unit of Disney Consumer Products with the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment of The Walt Disney Company conglomerate. Disney Store was the first … 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.
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
Space NK is a British retailer of personal care and beauty products. The company was founded in 1991 by Nicky Kinnaird, with the first store opening in Covent Garden in 1993. Space NK became a Manzanita company in 2002 and as of August 2021, the brand has 76 stores across the UK and Ireland. In … Read more
Waterstones, formerly Waterstone’s, is a British book retailer that operates 283 shops, mainly in the United Kingdom and also other nearby countries. As of February 2014, it employs around 3,500 staff in the UK and Europe. An average-sized Waterstones shop sells a range of approximately 30,000 individual books, as well as stationery and other related … Read more
Holland & Barrett (H&B) is a chain of health food shops with over 1,300 stores in 16 countries, including a substantial presence in the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, China, Hong Kong, India, Saudi Arabia and UAE. Holland & Barrett was formed in 1870 by Alfred Slapps Barrett and Major William Holland, who … Read more
The Cotswold Company sells handcrafted oak furniture. 25 years ago they opened their first shop, at Bourton-on-the-Water in the heart of the Cotswolds. As The Cotswold Company grew, they needed somewhere bigger to call home, so now you’ll find them just down the road, in Stow-on-the-Wold. This very special patch of rural England will always … Read more
With more than 16 years in the furniture trade, RONZ furniturefactor has been wholesaling furniture to many retailers in the industry. They are now open directly to the public due to customer demand. They offer elegant contemporary modern furniture and utility storage solutions. Their timeless and enduring designs along with a good relationship with some … Read more
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
B&M (also known as B&M Bargains and the larger B&M Homestore) is a British variety store chain founded in 1978 and incorporated in Luxembourg. It employs over 32,000 people. The business was founded by Malcolm Billington as Billington & Mayman and the first store opened in Cleveleys, England, in 1978 and was acquired by Simon … Read more
The National Timber Group is primarily engaged in timber importing and the manufacture and merchanting of timber and related products. The National Timber Group serves a diverse and varied customer base including joiners, regional housebuilders, commercial companies and infrastructure projects. As a specialist supplier of timber, sheet and joinery products, with substantial warehousing, processing and … Read more
The typical Coinstar coin-cashing kiosk is blue (green in the USA) and the size of a large vending machine. They are located at grocery stores, drug stores, larger merchants, banks or other retail locations. The coin-counting service is available in the US (including Puerto Rico), Canada, Ireland, and the UK. To process coins, loose change … Read more
Established in 1985, they are the UK’s number one specialist bed retailer – backed by Tempur Sealy and led by CEO Mike Logue. Headquartered at their ‘Bedquarters’ in High Wycombe, they have around 2,200 employees across the UK and sell around 10,000 mattresses, bases and headboards per week to customers nationwide through their store network … Read more
Bensons for Beds is Britain’s largest bed retailer specialising in beds, mattresses and bedroom furniture. Founded as a general store in 1950 by Cyril Benson, Bensons for Beds opened the first dedicated bed centre in 1972. The company is now based in Accrington, Lancashire, and operates as a chain of concessions and stand-alone stores. By … Read more
Dune London is a designer and retailer of designer shoes, boots and bags Dune London Heritage • 1895 Arriving in London from Lithuania, a skilled shoemaker and his three sons set up a humble workshop in Whitechapel • 1976 Joining the family business is soon-to-be Dune Founder and Executive Chairman Daniel Rubin • 1985 Daniel … 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
Hamleys is a British multinational toy retailer, owned by the Indian company Reliance Retail. It was founded by William Hamley as “Noah’s Ark” in High Holborn, London, in 1760. It moved to its current site on Regent Street in 1881. This flagship store is set over seven floors, with more than 50,000 lines of toys … Read more
The White Company is a retailer of linens, home decor, dinnerware, and furniture based in England. It has over 50 stores. It was founded by Chrissie Rucker in 1994. Mary Homer left Topshop in March 2017 to head the company. The retailer sells mostly neutral coloured products, such as home décor, linen, furniture and clothing. … 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
Lego is a line of plastic construction toys that are manufactured by The Lego Group, a privately held company based in Billund, Denmark. As of 2021, Lego was the largest toy company in the world. The company’s flagship product, Lego, consists of variously coloured interlocking plastic bricks accompanying an array of gears, figurines called minifigures, … 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
Sofology (formerly known as Sofaworks, CSL, Clayton Salerooms, and CS Lounge Suites Ltd), is a British furniture retailer specialising in sofas. Sofology started out as CSL Sofas, and was originally an auction room based in Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, Lancashire. In 1982, after including catalogue seconds lounge furniture, they moved into specialist sofa retail and manufacture. The … Read more
DFS (DFS Furniture plc, formerly Direct Furnishing Supplies, DFS Furniture Company plc) is a furniture retailer in the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands and Ireland specialising in sofas and soft furnishings. In 1983, Kirkham purchased the business and the name of the Darley Dale based DFS Furniture Limited, founded by the Hardy Family in 1969. … Read more
ScS (Sofa Carpet Specialist), is a home furnishings retailer in the United Kingdom, specialising in sofas, carpets and flooring, dining and occasional furniture. In 2010, the ScS product range was expanded beyond upholstered furniture, to include dining and occasional furniture. The ScS product range was further expanded in 2012 to include flooring. The additions of … Read more
The Perfume Shop is a United Kingdom perfume retailer founded in 1992. The company was acquired by the world’s largest health and beauty retailer, A.S. Watson Group in 2005. The company is based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, with a distribution centre in Dunstable. It is the second-largest fragrance retailer in the UK. The Perfume Shop … Read more
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