What happened to QS stores?
What happened to QS stores?
From the 1980s, QS stopped selling seconds, but remained a discount clothing store. In May 2015, the business had 125 stores nationwide, selling a selection of fashion and homeware at discounted prices.
When did Bewise close?
List of defunct discount shops
| Discount shop | Closed / Brand discontinued |
|---|---|
| Barmy Bobs | |
| Basildon Stores | 2012 |
| Bewise | 2006 |
| The Big Label | 2009 |
What was store 21 before?
Store Twenty One was a UK discount clothing and homewares retailer until it entered into liquidation in 2017. It was founded in 1932 by Grabal Alok, the Indian-owned textile manufacturer that bought parts of the QS Stores (formerly Quality Seconds) and Bewise chains that went into administration in 2006.
When did Etam shut?
2005
Etam, and its younger counterpart Tammy Girl was an iconic wardrobe brand. The last store closed in 2005, and while there has been no sign of the tween-dream store Tammy coming back, Etam has since relaunched online, specialising in lingerie and swimwear.
Who owns quality discounts?
The original concept of QD Stores’ quality discounted retailing was first established back in 1985 by the company’s CEO Nick Rubins’ father, and current chairman, Danny Rubins.
What happened to Bewise?
The hard-pressed retail sector was dealt another blow yesterday as administrators moved in at the cut-price clothing chains, QS and Bewise, which together have 343 shops and employ 4,500 people.
How many pound shops are there in the UK?
896
Poundland
| Type | Private limited company |
|---|---|
| Founded | April 1990 |
| Founders | Dave Dodd and Steven Smith |
| Headquarters | Willenhall, West Midlands, United Kingdom |
| Number of locations | 896 (2016) |
What is the equivalent of Dollar Tree in UK?
pound stores
Equivalent to Dollar Stores in the UK There aren’t any dollar stores in the UK, but the closest thing to dollar stores like Dollar Tree and Dollar General are pound stores with similar names!
What happened to Chelsea Girl shop?
A third brand, River Island, was founded in 1988 and a few years later both Chelsea Girl and Concept Man merged into this one company. And here we are! We don’t know about you but we’re pleased with the whole name change thing – Chelsea Girl sounds SO retro…
Is Etam still trading?
Etam. When Etam closed its doors in 2005, we assumed it was gone forever. However, Etam has actually been online this whole time, and even made an amazing comeback at this year’s Paris Fashion Week!
What does QD shop stand for?
quality discounts
The first QD Stores branch was opened in Norwich in 1985, with the initials QD standing for quality discounts. During the 1990s QD Stores purchased the small department store Lathams of Potter Heigham, which it still operates under the original name.
Who are QD Stores?
QD Stores are an independently owned chain of discount retail outlets situated throughout the East of England and the Home Counties.
