Bench Global Ltd. (usually branded as "Bench.") is a British clothing brand that is sold worldwide, including in Europe and Canada. The company was founded in Manchester, England,[1] and specialises in streetwear.
History
The brand began in 1989 creating graphic T-shirt designs influenced by skateboarding. The Manchester based fashion firm was founded by Nayef Marar and Barrie Suddons, and was acquired in 2004 by a management team led by finance director Alan Horridge for the company Americana for £20m.[2] Over the years, Bench has evolved into a global lifestyle brand that now sells not only menswear but womenswear,[1] including denim, trousers, sweats, hoodies, belts, bags, skirts and dresses.
The company appointed administrators in May 2018.[3]
Gordon Brothers have secured the brand for continued development.[4]
Apparel Brands Limited have secured the European license to relaunch the European Bench.[5]
In January 2020, the company announced that all 24 of its stores in Canada would be closed and that it would "focus more on our e-commerce business as well as our key wholesale customers".[6]
External links
References
- Bench Online Shop | About Bench | Bench : The official clothing site | Hoodies | Jeans | Jackets | T-Shirts retrieved 2012-07-23^
- Top fashion firm in £20m MBO Manchester Evening News, 2004-08-10, retrieved 2021-07-22^
- Bench files for Administration 30 April 2018, retrieved 14 June 2018^
- Insider Media. Deal agreed for Bench brand Insider Media Ltd, 5 July 2018, retrieved 2021-07-22^
- Grace Whelan. Exclusive: Bench relaunches for spring 20 Drapers, 2019-07-09, retrieved 2021-07-22^
- Bench athletic wear is closing all of its Canadian Stores Toronto Star, 23 January 2020, retrieved 26 January 2020^