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Heritage hatmaker Christy & Co. falls into liquidation

Christy & Co., the parent company of heritage hatmaker Christys, has been placed into voluntary liquidation and is winding down after 253 years in business. According to filings with Companies House, insolvency specialists Yiannis Koumettou and Amie Helen Johnson of BTF Begbies Traynoy LLP have been appointed to oversee the process. Documents...

Fashion

Liberty acquires hat company Christys

Boutique department store Liberty has bought luxury hat company Christys’ Hats for an undisclosed sum. Prompted by a sales increase of 16% for the six months to July 31, the acquisition marks the start of its investment in niche luxury brands with a strong British heritage. Marco Capello, owner and chairman of Liberty, said: “These extremely...