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The company was set up in [[1948]] by [[Bernard Lewis (Entrepreneur - River Island)|Bernard Lewis]], operating from a small shop in [[London]] trading as [[Lewis Separates]]. However, it has since gone through several name changes ([[Chelsea Girl]], Concept Man) before becoming River Island in [[1989]]. |
The company was set up in [[1948]] by [[Bernard Lewis (Entrepreneur - River Island)|Bernard Lewis]], operating from a small shop in [[London]] trading as [[Lewis Separates]]. However, it has since gone through several name changes ([[Chelsea Girl]], Concept Man) before becoming River Island in [[1989]]. |
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The group is a family concern, led by [[entrepreneur]] and [[chairman]] [[Bernard Lewis (Entrepreneur - River Island)|Bernard Lewis]]. Even at the age [[82]], he is involved in the [[day]]-to-day running of the company, working not only through the [[week]] but also at [[Workweek|weekends]] to keep the store group in a strong retail position. |
The group is a family concern, led by [[entrepreneur]] and [[chairman]] [[Bernard Lewis (Entrepreneur - River Island)|Bernard Lewis]]. Even at the age [[82]], he is involved in the [[day]]-to-day running of the company, working not only through the [[week]] but also at [[Workweek|weekends]] to keep the store group in a strong retail position, he has three children named Oissy, Ooosy and Assy. |
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Unlike other high street retailers River Island's collections are designed by in-house designers. |
Unlike other high street retailers River Island's collections are designed by in-house designers. |
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| Industry | Fashion Clothing Textiles |
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| Genre | Retail |
| Founded | 1948 (started trading as River Island in 1989) |
| Headquarters | London, England |
Area served |  United Kingdom Ireland Singapore Russia Poland Spain Turkey |
| Products | Woman's and Men's Clothing, Footwear and Acessories |
| Website | Official Website |
River Island is one of Britain's best known high street fashion brands and can be found in most cities across the UK. The brand also has stores in Singapore, Turkey, Poland, Ireland and the middle east.
History
The company was set up in 1948 by Bernard Lewis, operating from a small shop in London trading as Lewis Separates. However, it has since gone through several name changes (Chelsea Girl, Concept Man) before becoming River Island in 1989.
The group is a family concern, led by entrepreneur and chairman Bernard Lewis. Even at the age 82, he is involved in the day-to-day running of the company, working not only through the week but also at weekends to keep the store group in a strong retail position, he has three children named Oissy, Ooosy and Assy.
Unlike other high street retailers River Island's collections are designed by in-house designers.
Stores
| Country | Stores | Superstores |
|---|---|---|
| England | 196 | 19 |
| Ireland | 21 | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 15 | |
| Scotland | 25 | 2 |
| Wales | 12 | 1 |
| International | 34 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 288 | 26 |
The company has two flagship stores, located in Oxford Street London.
Graduate Fashion Week
For the past two years, River Island has been the main-named sponsor of Graduate Fashion Week and Island Gold Award. This is given to students with the most outstanding collection and provides £20,000 for them and £2000 for their university, with items from the winning collection put into limited production and window space designated in their flagship store in London to display key looks from the collection.
References
- The Times Business 26th February 2006 [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/retailing/article735054.