Clients

  • 7 For All Mankind
    7 For All Mankind is the frontrunner in premium denim. With their amazing fits, fabrics, and finishes, it's little wonder that "Sevens" have earned favorite-jean status among the fashion elite.
  • Accessorize
    Accessorize is a leading accessories brand with almost 1000 stores worldwide. Devoted to bringing the most exciting and eclectic globally-sourced products to the high street, its vibrant and playful collections offer something for everyone.
  • Affliction
    One of the most recognizable alternative lifestyle brands, Affliction has grown into a family of brands that appeals to people who share a love of distinct artistry and clothing with a unique edge.
  • Agent Provocateur
    The phenomenally successful Agent Provocateur has been serving up luxury lingerie with a sense of humor since 1994. Who says the British are prudes?
  • Anya Hindmarch
    Chic, luxurious and timeless, accessories by British designer Anya Hindmarch are the ultimate in quality and style.
  • Bamford & Sons
    Recently listed by Time Out London as one of London’s 100 hottest shops, luxury menswear brand Bamford & Sons is fast becoming The New British Classic.
  • Dylan's Candy Bar
    Founded upon the principle of elevating a simple candy shop to a world-class destination, Dylan's Candy Bar merges the worlds of art, popular culture and fashion, with candy.
  • Ella Moss
    Founded by Moise Emquies as a collaboration with designer Pamela Protzel, Ella Moss is known for its bright color palettes, simple shapes, and soft, wearable designs that appeal to the girl next door and celebrities alike.
  • Emma Hope
    This award-winning shoe designer is well known in the UK for footwear that features the very best in originality and handcrafted quality.
  • Farrow & Ball
    Farrow & Ball paint provides the ultimate in depth of colour and elegance of finish, while its exquisite wallpapers are quite simply unique.
  • French Connection
    Founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks, French Connection creates well-designed, fashionable clothing that has attained a broad-reaching international presence by balancing style, quality, and affordability.
  • Hobbs
    Hobbs is one of the most successful brands on London's high street, offering women a quintessentially English look with a contemporary twist.
  • Jaeger
    With more than 122 years of experience, this luxury brand sets the British standard for style, innovation and quality.
  • Lucy
    Lucy offers beautifully designed lifestyle apparel that inspires women to live healthy, active, inspired lives - with style.
  • Me&Ro
    This New York-based jewelry design company is a favorite of celebrities and the fashion press thanks to its original designs and natural aesthetic.
  • Omega
    Founded in 1848, the Swiss Luxury manufacturer, Omega, represents the precision and perfection desired in luxury timepieces. A pioneer in timekeeping mechanisms, Omega continues to develop innovative pieces and has been the Official Timekeeper of 24 Olympic Games.
  • Reiss
    By offering affordable, progressive clothing that doesn't skimp on quality and design, Reiss is rapidly becoming the preferred brand for the aspirational shopper.
  • Smythson
    Want to join the ranks of clients like Queen Victoria, Sir Edmund Hillary, Sigmund Freud, Grace Kelly, Princess Diana, and Madonna? Treat yourself to Smythson, Britain's premier brand in luxury stationery, diaries, and leather goods for more than 100 years.
  • Splendid
    Splendid is the culmination of Moise Emquies tireless search to find the softest fabric and most color absorbing yarns in the world to create what every woman is looking for - the ultimate t-shirt.
  • Swatch
    Internationally known and loved, Swatch is the largest watch company in the world. Providing watches and watch accessories as well as jewelry, Swatch continues to impress people the world over with their classic designs.

Hobbs

March 30, 2009

Hobbs Sales Rise Over £100 Million

Hobbs Ltd Edition

According to the Telegraph, Hobbs recorded sales of £101.6 million in the year ending January 31, showing a 3.6% rise over the previous year.  This continues a pattern of consistent growth for the brand: the 125-store chain has seen its sales rise from £30 million to over £100 million in the past five years, and online sales alone grew 86% in the past year.

Posted at 04:20 PM in Hobbs | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 12, 2007

Hobbs to Begin Worldwide Expansion

British fashion favorite Hobbs is making plans to bring its popular womenswear stores to an international audience, as recently reported in the UK trade publication Retail Week. Nick Samuel, chief executive for the brand, plans to begin exloring opportunities in India early next year. Further expansion consideration is being given to China, Japan, and Korea as well.

As part of their global expansion enterprise, Hobbs has retained Dallimore & Co. to represent them in the U.S. market. The brand plans to open their first stateside stores within the next 12 months.

Hobbs2 Hobbs1

Posted at 02:17 PM in Hobbs | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

About

  • Shopkeepers’ Nation is maintained by Dallimore & Co., a boutique advisory firm offering strategic consulting and expansion services to specialty retailers and emerging brands. We offer a comprehensive set of services for our clients that addresses each stage of a retailer’s development. Our advice is built on extensive operating experience in the retail sector leading national expansions and strategic initiatives for a number of successful specialty brands. As a boutique firm, we emphasize building long-term value and relationships and ensure personal time and attention dedicated to each client.
www.dallimoreco.com

Categories

Archives

Subscribe to this blog's feed
Blog powered by TypePad