Regatta (clothing)
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Company logo | |
| Founded | 1981 in Manchester, United Kingdom |
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| Headquarters |
Regatta Ltd Risol House Mercury Way Urmston Manchester M41 7RR |
Key people |
Lionel Black (Chairman) Keith Black (Managing Director) Joanne Black (Buying Director) |
| Products | Outdoor and leisure clothing company |
| Owner | The Black family |
Number of employees | 400 |
| Website |
www |
Regatta is a family-owned outdoor and leisure clothing company which has been established in the United Kingdom since 1981. It competes with Karrimor, Peter Storm.
Products
The company's clothing is amongst the most popular in the leisurewear market, with products including jackets, fleeces, trousers and softshells. Its products are considered good value and are often very durable and suitable for harsh conditions.[1]
It also produces clothing and accessories for the snow-wear and cycling market with, its Dare 2b label.
Structure
The company employs more than 400 staff. Its headquarters are at Trafford Park Manchester close to the Trafford Centre. The company's world distribution warehouse now operates out of Ellesmere Port
Since 1981 Regatta remains owned and run by the Black family. Father, Lionel Black is the Chairman, son Keith is the Managing Director and daughter Joanne is the Buying Director.
Awards
The company has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade on two separate occasions (2012 and 2013) due to its international growth.[2]
External links
References
- ↑ "Regatta workwear clothing". BHI Workwear. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ↑ "Regatta, Dare 2B Ltd". The Queen's Awards for Enterprise Magazine. Retrieved 12 August 2015.