Esprit to launch in UK

01/02/2005

Esprit Footwear, a major player in the European footwear business, is launching in the UK. Esprit will be stocked from spring 2005 in The John Lewis Partnership stores and selected UK independents. The June/July delivery will be on show at the February Footwear UK fair.

 

The brand’s ranges for men and women are presented six times per year. This "buy little 'n' often" concept benefits the retailer by offering shorter lead times and buying closer to the season, Esprit says.

 

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Esprit Holdings Limited is engaged in the sourcing, retail and wholesale distribution and licensing of women's, men's and children's apparel, footwear and accessories designed under the Esprit brand name. The brand is sold in more than 40 countries spanning five continents. It operates approximately 580 directly managed retail stores and has over 6,000 wholesale outlets. It also has a range of licensed products and owns the Red Earth brand name.