CATH KIDSTON

Founded in 1993 with a single shop in London’s Holland Park, Cath Kidston is today a fast-growing global lifestyle brand with stores in China, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand and the UK. In July 2014, Cath Kidston opened its 100th overseas store in Seoul, South Korea, bringing the total number of stores to 166. Known as the “home of modern vintage”, the brand offers a range of products from accessories and womenswear to childrenswear and home furnishings. In the year ended 30 March 2014 Group sales increased 10% to £116 million with EBITDA rising 19% to £25 million. International retail sales increased 37% to £46 million.