Which Edinburgh Woollen Mills stores are closing?
However, 85 Edinburgh Woollen Mill and 34 Ponden Home stores will permanently close as part of the agreement, and around 500 staff are set to be made redundant as a result.
Who owns Edinburgh wool?
Purepay Retail
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
| Trade name | The Edinburgh Woollen Mill |
|---|---|
| Owner | Purepay Retail |
| Number of employees | 3,579 |
| Parent | Purepay Retail |
| Subsidiaries | Ponden Homes Bonmarché |
Is James Pringle the same as Pringle?
James Pringle is quite separate from the Pringle of Scotland knitwear brand which has its origins in the Borders. The similarity and confusion have led to arguments and legal actions over the years.
Has Edinburgh Woollen Mill found a buyer?
Edinburgh Woollen Mill, which collapsed into administration in November, has been thrown a lifeline by Pureplay retail, which has bought the Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Ponden Home brands out of administration. Sister company Bonmarche has also secured a life line.
Has anyone bought Edinburgh Woolen Mill?
The Edinburgh Woollen Mill chain, known for its knitwear, as well as the homeware retailer Ponden Home and the fashion brand Bonmarché have been bought by Purepay Retail, a company backed by a consortium of international investors.
Is cashmere from Scotland?
Although quality cashmere is now synonymous with Scotland, its origins lie hundreds of years ago, and thousands of miles away. The name Cashmere comes from the South Asian region of Kashmir, that lies between the Himalayas and the Pir Panjal mountain ranges.
Is Bonmarché in liquidation?
In late 2020, fashion retailer Bonmarché fell into administration for the second time in 14 months, placing 1,500 jobs at risk. Now, joint administrators from RSM have announced that they have completed the company’s sale to Purepay Retail, which is backed by an international investor consortium.
Does Edinburgh wool still exist?
In November high street chains Edinburgh Woollen Mill and Ponden Home collapsed into administration with 866 jobs axed. A total of 64 stores – 56 Edinburgh Woollen Mill and eight Ponden Home – permanently closed.