We sat down with the team and here's what's making it into our 2025 highlights reel -
🌎 Accelerated our international expansion, strengthening regional focus through the acquisition of Bench distributors in mainland Europe and North America.
🛒 Continued growth with our key retail partners, alongside expansion into wider Bench distribution with Urban Outfitters.
🆕 Announcing the licensing of Bench full price to Superdry & Co, with launch preparations underway for early 2026.
🔗 Our wider licensing arm goes from strength to strength, welcoming premium sportswear brand Castore, alongside renowned names Farah and Ed Hardy.
🎒 Successfully integrating Hype into AB, executing the first Back to School campaign over the Summer - not forgetting a spotlight feature on This Morning.
🚀 Product excitement as Hype and NICCE expand into new product categories and launch capsule speed-to-market collections.
📦 Bolstered by the opening of our new flagship distribution centre spanning 77,000 sq ft, consolidating three former warehouse sites.
👥 And back at base, we’ve continued to invest in our people, welcomed new colleagues, and expanded our Head Office footprint.
All through the support of our partners, customers, and teams. As we wrap up 2025, we wish you a wonderful festive period and thank you to everyone who’s been part of our journey this year.
