AK Retail which operates Yours Clothing and Brad Rhino has acquired the IP and online business of Long Tall Sally. Originally founded 44 years ago Long Tall Sally specialises in clothing for taller women and has a strong following.
Andrew Killingsworth of AK Retail said: “I’m delighted with the acquisition of Long Tall Sally. It has been in existence for 44 years serving ladies that are 5’8″ and over.”
He added: “We will continue to trade Long Tall Sally as an online proposition and at this time do not anticipate any retail stores, but this could change as we start developing the brand from September.
“The acquisition will also create up to 30 additional jobs and opportunities at our Peterborough HQ across all functions as we look for talented people to help us develop the brand further.”
Under the terms of the deal, the Long Tall Sally online business and UP rights will be under the ownership of AK Retail Holdings from September 1st. Long Tall Sally joins womenswear curve brand Your Clothing and its menswear counterpart BadRhino, plus Bump It Up Maternity and Yours London.
“LTS is a global brand to be proud of and 50 per cent of its business comes from North America which is a great opportunity for us, we look forward to developing that side of the business further, as well as really bringing it back home and giving the loyal and dedicated customers what they have been asking for.”
It is not yet known whether any former LTS employees will be invited to join the new owner.
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