UK clothing and shoe retailer for tall women Long Tall Sally was recently acquired by AK Retail, owner of the Yours Clothing women’s fashion brand. The former said in June it would be ceasing trading after nearly 45 years due to stiff competition and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. AK Retail will take ownership of Long Tall Sally on September 1.
AK Retail, whose brand portfolio also includes menswear retailer Bad Rhino, Bump It Up Maternity and Yours London, has bought Long Tall Sally’s e-commerce business and intellectual property, as per British media reports.UK clothing and shoe retailer for tall women Long Tall Sally was recently acquired by AK Retail, owner of the Yours Clothing women's fashion brand. The former said in June it would be ceasing trading after nearly 45 years due to stiff competition and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. AK Retail will take ownership of Long Tall Sally on September 1.#
Andrew Killingsworth, owner and chief executive AK Retail Holdings, said: “We are thrilled to be able to bring Long Tall Sally into our family of retailers. The brand is one we are proud to own and we look forward to engaging in meaningful dialogue with LTS customers, developing the offer and taking the brand to the next stage.”
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