The Arcadia Group is the UK’s largest privately owned clothing retailer with more than 2,500 outlets. They own seven of the high street’s best-known fashion names including Top Shop, Evans, and Dorothy Perkins; each with its own distinctive identity and market segment.
The Arcadia Group was founded more than 100 years ago by one of the forefathers of modern retailing, Montague Burton. In 2002 the group were bough by Taveta Investments, owned by Sir Philip Green. Today they are a modern, fast-moving business employing 27,000 people and employ the latest retailing techniques to develop their brands and reach customers via their seven outlets and their online stores.
Dorothy Perkins was established over 90 years ago and is now one of the biggest fashion retailers in the country.
Dorothy Perkins provides customers with affordable, feminine fashion and a shopping experience customers clearly love. They offer sizes 6 to 22, and a wide range of collections including Tall, Petite and Maternity aimed at 25-35 year olds.
Dorothy Perkins joined the Arcadia Group in 1998. In 2001 Dorothy Perkins launched the ‘Tall’ range for women 5ft 8in and over, made up of specially designed pieces for the taller woman, as well as adapted trends from the core Dorothy Perkins range.
The Dorothy Perkins website is their largest store, stocking over 2000 products, sizes 6-22 and it receives a staggering 350,000 visitors every week. DP delivers to Ireland, America, and Europe and if you need a delivery in the UK then delivery is free if you spend £75.00 or more. They are also offering a 2 for the price of 1 on selected items (offer on date 28th July 2009).
Evans is the leading specialist fashion name for 20 to 45-year-old women offering great value to women who want to celebrate their curves and offers sizes 14-32. They were acquired by the Arcadia Group in 1971.
Evans has 330 stores across the UK and Republic of Ireland and an online store. There are many deals to be had and some exciting new lines.
The Arcadia Group is committed to fashion and providing the customer with what they want. In July 2009 they launched the Beth Ditto collection at Evans, answering the call for more fashionable and trendy plus size clothes.
The Arcadia Group is also involved in and part funded The Fashion Retail Academy in partnership with other retailers and the Government. The academy aims to develop skilled individuals who are already being snapped up by some of the high street’s best-known names, including their own brands.
Arcadia needs to ship to Belgium! lol Seriously it’s so frustrating. They ship to all the country around us like France, Germany, The Netherlands, etc And even The US. What is stopping them?