Archive for August, 2011

Financial Commentary

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Incorporatewear Ltd, the UK’s premier corporate clothing supplier, has recently released its results for the financial year 2010/11. These show an increase in turnover of nearly 20% to £12.6 mn and an operating profit of £0.3 mn, or a 2.3% return on sales.

“The last year has been extraordinarily challenging for the entire corporate clothing sector.” notes Chris Wood, Incorporatewear’s Managing Director, “Nonetheless, Incorporatewear has subtly adapted its business model in order to secure its market position and to continue to provide an appropriately high level of service.”

The costs of supplying corporatewear have risen considerably in the previous 18 months through a combination of global commodity price increases and changes to operational wage levels, particularly in the Far East.

“Incorporatewear has grown through the recent implementation of new accounts with Thomas Cook, easyJet and Virgin Atlantic.” explains Chris. “Importantly too, however, we’ve managed to retain all of our established clients who have provided the company with magnificent support over the last year. As such, I’d like to thank them all for helping Incorporatewear meet the economic challenges of today and ensuring our continued ability to provide a service which we believe is second to none.”

Incorporatewear entered 2011/12 with roll-out activity to such diverse clients as Beaverbrooks the Jewellers, HSBC Bank and Metroline and is looking forward to another year of robust trading.

To find out more about Incorporatewear, call 0844 257 0530

ACBCI Prize 2011

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

Incorporatewear, the UK’s premier corporatewear supplier, is an enthusiastic member of The Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) whose annual Students’ Dissertation Prize for 2011, sponsored by Marks & Spencer, is already well under way.

Nominations have been received from entrants studying fashion, design and textile management across the UK and judging is taking place across the summer.

Chris Wood, Managing Director of Incorporatewear, is again a member of this year’s judging panel – which comprises representatives from the academic, retail and clothing consultancy sectors – and is delighted to be involved.

“Incorporatewear was involved in judging the competition for the first time last year,” explains Chris, “and the standard of nominations was exceptionally high which made finding a winner all the more challenging. As such I’m very much looking forward to reading this year’s entries, which I expect to be just as inventive, thought-provoking, and academically rigorous.”

Incorporatewear is steadfast in its support of the future leaders of the UK fashion and textile industry, in addition to the broader work of the ASBCI, and the company believes actively supporting such events is the best way of demonstrating this commitment.

History would certainly suggest that Incorporatewear’s involvement is well-founded as previous years’ dissertations have dwelt on the development of technical fabrics, design trends and environmental and sustainability issues: all areas which sit at the very heart of the firm’s innovative philosophy.

The ASBCI (www.asbci.co.uk) represents all sectors on the UK clothing industry and provides technical support, trade information and an open forum for discussion and debate.

2011 Trinity Bike Ride

Monday, August 1st, 2011

Whilst Mark Cavendish was busy winning the Maillot vert in the Tour de France, Brian and Karen Lamb from Incorporatewear, the UK’s premier corporate clothing supplier, were completing their own cycling challenge in The Beaverbrooks’ Bike Ride.

Beaverbrooks the Jewellers Ltd has been a key client for Incorporatewear for many years and the family-owned business organises a sponsored bike ride each year to support Trinity Hospice and Palliative Care Services (www.trinityhospice.co.uk).

Based near Blackpool Trinity provides specialist palliative care for adults and children suffering from life limiting illnesses.

“We’re delighted to be able to support Beaverbrooks in their fund-raising for Trinity,” comments Brian, Incorporatewear’s Operations Director. “Even a small amount of money can help this vitally important social service.”

Trinity Hospice has been established for more than 25 years and relies on the local community for the majority of its funding needs.

“Over 700 people took part in this year’s bike ride,” explains Karen, one of Incorporatewear’s Account Managers.

Brian and Karen completed an 18 mile route through The Fylde in Lancashire, one of four possible routes that can be followed.

“With a little training we’re not discounting the 45-mile circuit for 2012,” breezes Brian, searching triumphantly for his own “maillot vert”.