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{{Short description|British clothing and accessories retailer}}
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| revenue = 13.8 million [[GBP]] (''2013'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.duedil.com/company/07076354/weird-fish-holdings-limited/financials|title=Duedil|work=duedil.com}}</ref>
| revenue = 13.8 million [[GBP]] (''2013'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.duedil.com/company/07076354/weird-fish-holdings-limited/financials|title=Duedil|work=duedil.com}}</ref>
| homepage = {{Url|www.weirdfish.co.uk}}
| homepage = {{Url|www.weirdfish.co.uk}}
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}}'''Weird Fish''' is a lifestyle clothing and accessories retailer, based in the UK. It was founded in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insidermedia.com/insider/south-west/122241-/|title=Sales grow at Weird Fish amid online boost|first=Insider Media|last=Ltd|work=insidermedia.com}}</ref> In 2010 the company was subject of a management buy-out, backed by Piper Private Equity.<ref name="gloucestercitizen.co.uk">{{cite web|url=http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Cheltenham-clothing-company-makes-splash-163-8-million-management-buy/story-11867171-detail/story.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140805022513/http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Cheltenham-clothing-company-makes-splash-163-8-million-management-buy/story-11867171-detail/story.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 August 2014|title=Cheltenham clothing company makes a splash with £8 million management buy out|date=6 April 2010|work=gloucestercitizen.co.uk}}</ref> At the time of the buyout annual sales were £10m.<ref name="gloucestercitizen.co.uk"/>
'''Weird Fish''' is a lifestyle clothing and accessories retailer, based in the UK. It was founded in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insidermedia.com/insider/south-west/122241-/|title=Sales grow at Weird Fish amid online boost|first=Insider Media|last=Ltd|work=insidermedia.com}}</ref> In 2010 the company was subject of a management buy-out, backed by Piper Private Equity.<ref name="gloucestercitizen.co.uk">{{cite web|url=http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Cheltenham-clothing-company-makes-splash-163-8-million-management-buy/story-11867171-detail/story.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140805022513/http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Cheltenham-clothing-company-makes-splash-163-8-million-management-buy/story-11867171-detail/story.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 August 2014|title=Cheltenham clothing company makes a splash with £8 million management buy out|date=6 April 2010|work=gloucestercitizen.co.uk}}</ref> At the time of the buyout annual sales were £10m.<ref name="gloucestercitizen.co.uk"/>


The company has fifteen of its own stores around the UK,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/09/30/weird-fish-provides-in-store-birdsong-for-rspbs-let-nature-sing-day/ |title=Weird Fish provides in-store birdsong for RSPB's Let Nature Sing Day |date=September 30, 2019 |website=fundraising.co.uk |accessdate=2019-10-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.retailtimes.co.uk/weird-fish-launches-brand-new-store-concept-scarborough/ |title=Weird Fish launches a brand new store concept in Scarborough |website=retailtimes.co.uk |date=October 8, 2017 |accessdate=2019-10-26}}</ref> with over 450 wholesale stockists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weirdfish.co.uk/help/find-a-store|title=Find a Store - Find a Stockist - Weird Fish Clothing Online Store|work=weirdfish.co.uk}}</ref>
The company has fifteen of its own stores around the UK,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/09/30/weird-fish-provides-in-store-birdsong-for-rspbs-let-nature-sing-day/ |title=Weird Fish provides in-store birdsong for RSPB's Let Nature Sing Day |date=September 30, 2019 |website=fundraising.co.uk |accessdate=2019-10-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.retailtimes.co.uk/weird-fish-launches-brand-new-store-concept-scarborough/ |title=Weird Fish launches a brand new store concept in Scarborough |website=retailtimes.co.uk |date=October 8, 2017 |accessdate=2019-10-26}}</ref> with over 450 wholesale stockists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weirdfish.co.uk/help/find-a-store|title=Find a Store - Find a Stockist - Weird Fish Clothing Online Store|work=weirdfish.co.uk}}</ref>


In 2018 they relocated from their offices in [[Cheltenham]] to [[Tewkesbury]]. Weird Fish decided to relocate its warehouse in 2022 to Bradford to meet increased customer demand and improve stock management efficiencies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Weird Fish relocates warehouse to keep up with demand |url=https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/weird-fish-relocates-warehouse-to-keep-up-with-demand-11027184 |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=markets.businessinsider.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tewkesbury based Weird Fish expands to meet demand |url=https://www.punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aanews/tewkesbury-based-weird-fish-expands-to-meet-demand |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=www.punchline-gloucester.com}}</ref>
In 2018 they relocated from their offices in [[Cheltenham]] to [[Tewkesbury]] and in 2022 to relocate its warehouse to Bradford.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Weird Fish relocates warehouse to keep up with demand |url=https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/weird-fish-relocates-warehouse-to-keep-up-with-demand-11027184 |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=markets.businessinsider.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tewkesbury based Weird Fish expands to meet demand |url=https://www.punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aanews/tewkesbury-based-weird-fish-expands-to-meet-demand |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=www.punchline-gloucester.com}}</ref>


In addition, the retailer has given over 3700 pieces of clothing to ''Newlife The Charity for Disabled Children''. Weird Fish has been working with Newlife charity since 2019 and saw its warehouse relocation as an opportunity to make a significant donation to the organisation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Revell-Higgins |first=Jane |date=2022-02-11 |title=Weird Fish takes larger warehouse |url=https://homeofdirectcommerce.com/news/weird-fish-takes-larger-warehouse/ |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=Home of Direct Commerce |language=en}}</ref>
The retailer has given clothing to ''Newlife The Charity for Disabled Children', working with Newlife charity since 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Revell-Higgins |first=Jane |date=2022-02-11 |title=Weird Fish takes larger warehouse |url=https://homeofdirectcommerce.com/news/weird-fish-takes-larger-warehouse/ |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=Home of Direct Commerce |language=en}}</ref>


In January 2022, Weird Fish partnered with sustainability platform Green Story to improve eco transparency with its customers about the environmental benefits of its products. Customers will have the ability to see Weird Fish's positive environmental impact, such as how much money has been saved in car emissions, drinking water, lightbulb energy, and land pesticide usage as a result of a product having switched from regular to organic cotton.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-14 |title=Clothing retailer Weird Fish Introduces New Environmental Metrics |url=https://worldbiomarketinsights.com/clothing-retailer-weird-fish-introduces-new-environmental-metrics/ |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=World Bio Market Insights |language=en-US}}</ref>
In January 2022, partnered with sustainability platform Green Story to improve its environmental pact.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-14 |title=Clothing retailer Weird Fish Introduces New Environmental Metrics |url=https://worldbiomarketinsights.com/clothing-retailer-weird-fish-introduces-new-environmental-metrics/ |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=World Bio Market Insights |language=en-US}}</ref>


In May 2022, Weird Fish announced new partnerships with [[Next plc|Next Plc]] and [[Zalando]] as part of a strategy to expand its international reach and e-commerce division. The collaborations follow Weird Fish's record year of online sales with £21m in total eCommerce revenue in 2021, up from £12m in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nazir |first=Sahar |date=2022-05-23 |title=Weird Fish reveals new partnership with Next and Zalando |url=https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2022/05/weird-fish-reveals-new-partnership-with-next-and-zalando/ |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=www.retailgazette.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wightman-Stone |first=Danielle |date=2022-01-12 |title=Weird Fish reports record year following "digital overhaul" |url=https://fashionunited.uk/news/business/weird-fish-reports-record-year-following-digital-overhaul/2022011260550 |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=FashionUnited |language=en}}</ref> At the same time, the retailer announced that it would freeze its prices for the 2022 Spring/Summer season in order to keep its products accessible during the ongoing [[United Kingdom cost of living crisis|Cost of Living crisis]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Weird Fish freezes prices to help with cost-of-living crisis |url=https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/weird-fish-freezes-prices-to-help-with-cost-of-living-crisis-11233522 |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=markets.businessinsider.com |language=en}}</ref>
In May 2022, Weird Fish announced partnerships with [[Next plc|Next Plc]] and [[Zalando]]. Weird Fish's online sales were £21m in total eCommerce revenue that year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nazir |first=Sahar |date=2022-05-23 |title=Weird Fish reveals new partnership with Next and Zalando |url=https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2022/05/weird-fish-reveals-new-partnership-with-next-and-zalando/ |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=www.retailgazette.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wightman-Stone |first=Danielle |date=2022-01-12 |title=Weird Fish reports record year following "digital overhaul" |url=https://fashionunited.uk/news/business/weird-fish-reports-record-year-following-digital-overhaul/2022011260550 |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=FashionUnited |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Weird Fish freezes prices to help with cost-of-living crisis |url=https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/weird-fish-freezes-prices-to-help-with-cost-of-living-crisis-11233522 |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=markets.businessinsider.com |language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 08:50, 26 September 2023

Weird Fish
Company typeClothing & Accessories
Key people
  • John Stockton, Managing Director
  • Bethany Phillips, Director
ProductsClothing
Footwear
Accessories
Revenue13.8 million GBP (2013)[1]
Websitewww.weirdfish.co.uk

Weird Fish is a lifestyle clothing and accessories retailer, based in the UK. It was founded in 1993.[2] In 2010 the company was subject of a management buy-out, backed by Piper Private Equity.[3] At the time of the buyout annual sales were £10m.[3]

The company has fifteen of its own stores around the UK,[4][5] with over 450 wholesale stockists.[6]

In 2018 they relocated from their offices in Cheltenham to Tewkesbury and in 2022 to relocate its warehouse to Bradford.[7][8]

The retailer has given clothing to Newlife The Charity for Disabled Children', working with Newlife charity since 2019.[9]

In January 2022, partnered with sustainability platform Green Story to improve its environmental pact.[10]

In May 2022, Weird Fish announced partnerships with Next Plc and Zalando. Weird Fish's online sales were £21m in total eCommerce revenue that year.[11][12][13]

References

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  1. ^ "Duedil". duedil.com.
  2. ^ Ltd, Insider Media. "Sales grow at Weird Fish amid online boost". insidermedia.com.
  3. ^ a b "Cheltenham clothing company makes a splash with £8 million management buy out". gloucestercitizen.co.uk. 6 April 2010. Archived from the original on 5 August 2014.
  4. ^ "Weird Fish provides in-store birdsong for RSPB's Let Nature Sing Day". fundraising.co.uk. September 30, 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
  5. ^ "Weird Fish launches a brand new store concept in Scarborough". retailtimes.co.uk. October 8, 2017. Retrieved 2019-10-26.
  6. ^ "Find a Store - Find a Stockist - Weird Fish Clothing Online Store". weirdfish.co.uk.
  7. ^ "Weird Fish relocates warehouse to keep up with demand". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
  8. ^ "Tewkesbury based Weird Fish expands to meet demand". www.punchline-gloucester.com. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
  9. ^ Revell-Higgins, Jane (2022-02-11). "Weird Fish takes larger warehouse". Home of Direct Commerce. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
  10. ^ "Clothing retailer Weird Fish Introduces New Environmental Metrics". World Bio Market Insights. 2022-01-14. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
  11. ^ Nazir, Sahar (2022-05-23). "Weird Fish reveals new partnership with Next and Zalando". www.retailgazette.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
  12. ^ Wightman-Stone, Danielle (2022-01-12). "Weird Fish reports record year following "digital overhaul"". FashionUnited. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
  13. ^ "Weird Fish freezes prices to help with cost-of-living crisis". markets.businessinsider.com. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
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