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Phase Eight

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Phase Eight
Company typePrivate limited company
IndustryApparel stores
FoundedWandsworth (1979)
SuccessorFoschini Group
Headquarters
London
,
United Kingdom
Area served
United Kingdom
Ireland
Switzerland
Germany
Sweden
Australia
UAE
ProductsWomen's clothing
Women's accessories
Women's shoes
OwnerFoschini Group
Websitewww.phase-eight.com
Phase Eight, Putney Exchange, London

Phase Eight is a British women's wear clothing brand. The company has stores and concessions in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Australia, UAE, and other countries.

History

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Phase Eight was first established by Patsy Seddon in London in 1979 in a small boutique in Wandsworth Common.[1] The name originated from a combination of P. Hayes, Patsy's maiden name, and the address of the first shop, 8 Bellevue Road.[2] The retailer provides women's clothing designed in house, including Bridalwear and accessories.[3]

Phase Eight was purchased by the South African retailer Foschini Group in 2015.[4]

Stores

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As of 2014, the retailer had 106 stores and 207 concessions in the UK, and 18 stores and 128 concessions internationally.[5]

Internationally, Phase Eight opened four stores in Switzerland and seven concessions in Germany through its subsidiaries and joint venture partners in 2013.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Feefo Info". feefo.com. Retrieved 13 Sep 2013.
  2. ^ "Phase Eight founders". theguardian.com. 31 Jan 2005.
  3. ^ "Concept". theguardian.com. 19 March 2013.
  4. ^ Roberts, Lauretta (7 March 2016). "Jigsaw and Whistles "in sale talks"". The Industry. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
  5. ^ "Stores". Drapers Record. 13 Jan 2005.
  6. ^ "Overseas Growth". retail-week.com. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
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