Bench (British clothing brand)

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.

For the Philippine clothing brand, see Bench (Philippine clothing brand).
Bench Global Ltd.
TypePrivately held company
IndustryFashion
Founded1989 (1989)
FounderLuke Warren
Headquarters
Manchester
,
England
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsApparel
Owner(50% owned by Emeram Capital GmbH, 50% independently owned)
Websitebench.co.uk
bench.ca
Bench in Promenade

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]

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2012-07-23.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. News, Manchester Evening (2004-08-10). "Top fashion firm in £20m MBO". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
  3. Bench files for Administration
  4. Media, Insider. "Deal agreed for Bench brand". Insider Media Ltd. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
  5. Whelan, Grace (2019-07-09). "Exclusive: Bench relaunches for spring 20". Drapers. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
  6. Bench athletic wear is closing all of its Canadian Stores
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