2012 International Track 200
Rank: 46 Cath Kidston
Has 21 shops in Japan, 8 in South Korea, 2 in Thailand and 1 in Taiwan
Describing itself as an “international lifestyle brand”, Cath Kidston sells a range of homewares, bags and clothing in its distinctive retro floral designs. Most of its overseas turnover comes from Japan, but Japanese and American websites also bring in some revenue. The company has other stores in South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand and it plans to open 20 more this year. Cath Kidston founded the business in 1993, and in 2010 TA Associates backed a majority buyout, valuing the firm at £100m. Foreign sales have grown 68% a year, from £5.6m in 2009 to an annualised £15.9m in 2011.
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Describing itself as an “international lifestyle brand”, Cath Kidston sells a range of homewares, bags and clothing in its distinctive retro floral designs. Most of its overseas turnover comes from Japan, but Japanese and American websites also bring in some revenue. The company has other stores in South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand and it plans to open 20 more this year. Cath Kidston founded the business in 1993, and in 2010 TA Associates backed a majority buyout, valuing the firm at £100m. Foreign sales have grown 68% a year, from £5.6m in 2009 to an annualised £15.9m in 2011.
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Company facts
Cath Kidston
Lifestyle retailer
Company website
| Int'l sales growth | 68.21% pa |
| 2011 int'l sales | *£15.9m |
| 2009 int'l sales | £5.6m |
| 2011 total sales | *£67.3m |
| 2011 staff | 518 |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Location of HQ | West London |
| If applicable: ‡ = international sales not filed at Companies House * = annualised figure |
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