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Aquascutum was established in 1851, the year of the Great Exhibition, when tailor and entrepreneur John Emary opened a high quality menswear shop at 46 Regent Street.In 1853, after succeeding in producing the first waterproof wool, he had his discovery patented and renamed the company 'Aquascutum', Latin for 'watershield'. [3]
Trespass is a sportswear brand specialized in skiwear, waterproof jackets, fleeces, festival accessories, walking boots and camping gear. The company distributes its products in the wholesale market , through retail shops in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, and online.
By the 1970s the company had its own stores and was manufacturing not only raincoats but also other types of clothes and accessories. At the time two-thirds of all raincoats sold in the United States were London Fog. [3] London Fog expanded internationally during the 1990s selling in places like the United Kingdom (Great Britain) and China.
After the First World War, Reuben Satinoff moved from the United States to the UK, and founded the London Waterproof Company (Silkimac) and soon afterwards created Alligator Rainwear as a subsidiary. [1] [2] Alligator Mill opened in the 1930s, and was a six-storey building in Portwood, just to the east of Stockport town centre.
Blacks is the largest outdoor retailer in the UK with stores nationwide. The company entered administration in 2012 and is now owned by JD Sports Fashion plc . JD made a cash offer of £20 million for the majority of the retailer's 300 UK stores and said it will retain the majority of Blacks' 3,500 staff. [ 1 ]
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