Regatta (clothing)
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| Founded | 1981 in Manchester, England |
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| Headquarters | Regatta Ltd Risol House Mercury Way Urmston Manchester M41 7RR |
Key people | Lionel Black (founder) Keith Black (CEO and owner) Joanne Black (Director and owner) Graham Rickard (Managing Director) David Holt (COO) Madjid Khan (CFO) |
| Products | Outdoor and leisure clothing company |
| Owner | The Black family |
Number of employees | 1986 |
| Website | www |
Regatta is a global brand and part of The Regatta Group, which is privately owned. It consists of Regatta Great Outdoors, Craghoppers, Dare2b, and Regatta Professional. The brand sells through major outdoor retail chains, through its own stores and concessions, and through e-commerce.[1] The company is based in Manchester.
Description
In 1977 Lionel Black bought a small workwear company called Risol Products. In 1981 he started developing the Regatta brand and in 1996 the company changed its name to Regatta Ltd. Regatta bought the Hawkshead outdoor clothing stores in 2010.
Products
Regatta's product line includes waterproof and breathable jackets, fleeces, trousers, footwear and camping equipment for men, women and children.[2][3]
Awards
The company has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade on two occasions (2012 and 2013) due to its international growth.[4]
Partnerships
The brand launched their first licensed partnership with Hasbro's Peppa Pig in early 2021. The range includes waterproof jackets, puddlesuits, wellies, fleeces and other children's' garments.[5]
Celebrity Ambassadors
Regatta work with celebrity ambassadors which have in the past included Girls Aloud member Kimberley Walsh[6] as well as Alesha Dixon[7] and Vogue Williams.[8]
TV presenter Rochelle Humes[9] is the current ambassador for the brand, launching a collection of eight jackets in September 2021.
References
- ^ "The small company which tapped into Britain's growing love of the great outdoors - 40 years of the Regatta Group".
- ^ Dore, Rebecca (17 October 2020). "Regatta is now selling battery-powered heated jackets". EVOKE.ie. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "See the best high street faux fur as Schofe does Blue Steel". ITV. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "Regatta, Dare 2B Ltd". The Queen's Awards for Enterprise Magazine. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ "Hasbro Teams with Regatta for Peppa Pig Outerwear, Accessories • The Toy Book". The Toy Book. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ Gooch, Millie (11 October 2019). "Regatta collaborate with Kimberley Walsh on a coat collection that is as practical as it is glam". Woman and Home Magazine. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "Alesha Dixon announces collaboration with Regatta Great Outdoors". www.diarydirectory.com. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ Hyl, Claire (23 March 2017). "The new SS17 Regatta Great Outdoors collection is most definitely en Vogue". EVOKE.ie. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
- ^ "Rochelle Humes collaborates with Regatta". www.themediaeye.com. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
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