French Connection Group Plc (FCG) carries out the design, production, and distribution of branded clothing for men and women. The company provides fragrances, shoes, swimwear, fragrances, watches, hats and scarves, jewellery, men wear, women wear and eyewear. Its product portfolio also includes furniture, kitchenware, textiles, lighting, and other accessories. FCG markets its products under French Connection, Great Plains, and YMC brands. The company offers these products through its distribution channels such as retail stores, e-commerce, wholesale and licensing. It operates in the US, the UK, Hong Kong, Germany, France and Canada. FCG is headquartered in London, England, the UK.
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Address
First Floor, Centro 1, 39 Plender Street, London, England, NW10DT
Website
www.frenchconnection.com
Telephone
44 20 70367200
No of Employees
824
Industry
Retailing
Revenue (2021)
$91.7M
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Products and Services
| Products | Brands |
|---|---|
| Men's Wear | French Connection |
| Women's Wear | Great Plain |
| Footwear | YMC |
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History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
| Year | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Corporate Changes/Expansions | In January, the company opened a new store at Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Velachery, Chennai, India. |
| 2023 | Divestiture | In April, the company sold its master distribution rights to Myntra Jabong Private Limited. |
| 2021 | Ownership Changes | In November, the company was acquired by MIP Holdings. |
Competitor Comparison
| Key Parameters | French Connection Group Plc | Inditex SA | H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB | The Gap Inc | Marks and Spencer Group plc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Spain | Sweden | United States of America | United Kingdom |
| City | London | A Coruña | Stockholm | San Francisco | London |
| State/Province | England | - | Stockholm | California | England |
| No. of Employees | 824 | 154,519 | 106,522 | 95,000 | 64,261 |
| Entity Type | Private | Public | Public | Public | Public |
Executives
| Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Marks | Chairman; Chief Executive Officer | Executive Board | 1969 | - |
| Lee Williams | Secretary; Director; Chief Financial Officer | Executive Board | - | - |
| Neil Williams | Chief Operating Officer; Director | Executive Board | 1994 | - |
| Neil Page | Director | Non Executive Board | 2021 | - |
| Sarah Curran | Director | Non Executive Board | 2017 | - |
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