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Henri-Lloyd names Kestin Hare as creative director

British fashion brand and sailing apparel specialist Henri-Lloyd has named Kestin Hare as its new creative director and announced its return to the wholesale market. Hare, founder of Scottish-based menswear brand Kestin, joins the heritage brand as it celebrates its 60th anniversary under new ownership and will introduce a premium product that...

Business

Odlo to acquire British sailing brand Henri-Lloyd

Swiss performance sportswear Odlo International AG has agreed to acquire the 60-year-old sailing and lifestyle label Henri-Lloyd for an undisclosed sum. In a statement, the Manchester-based Henri-Lloyd said that it would remain in the UK, “in its home city,” but would also “collaborate closely” with the Odlo group, owned by private equity firm...

Management

Henri Lloyd acquired out of administration

British sailing apparel brand Henri Lloyd has been bought out of administration by Aligro UK Limited, in a deal which has led to 128 jobs being axed. The clothing retailer, best known for its sailing and water resistant apparel, appointed Chris Ratten and Jeremy Woodside from RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP as joint administrators of Henri-Lloyd...

Report

British marine clothing retailer Henri Lloyd goes into administration

British marine clothing retailer Henri Lloyd has gone into administration. Marine Clothing, Henri Lloyd was founded in Manchester in 1963. Henri Lloyd has blamed challenging high street conditions. The marine clothing retailer, which has a concession in House of Fraser in Chichester as well as seven stores around the UK and numerous House of...