Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts Limited (/ˈtɪrɪt/ TIH-rit),[3] also known as CT Shirts, is a British multi-channel men's clothing retailer specialising in dress shirts, ties, suits, casualwear, shoes and accessories.[1]
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| Company type | Private limited company[1] |
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| Industry | Clothing |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Nicholas Wheeler |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Products | Men's wear and accessories |
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| Website | www.charlestyrwhitt.com |
It was founded as a mail order company in 1986 by Nicholas Wheeler while he was a student at the University of Bristol:[4] Wheeler has stated that he started the business because he thought he "could make a shirt better than anybody else".[3] In 1997, the company opened its first store on Jermyn Street in London, notable for its history in British shirt making.[5]
Wheeler's wife, Chrissie Rucker, is the founder and owner of The White Company.[6]
History
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In 1986, Charles Tyrwhitt was founded as a mail order company by Wheeler while studying at the University of Bristol. The company began operating from a small space on Fulham Road, London, before expanding the business with retail and e-commerce stores. Beginning as a men's shirt maker, the offering has since expanded to include suits, shoes, knitwear, accessories and a collection of business casual wear.
Greg Hodder was the first CEO to be appointed; previously, the company was under the control of founder Nick Wheeler with no formal CEO position.[7] Hodder was CEO 2008–2017, and David Boynton from 2017 to 2018.[8] Michael Stanier briefly was CEO 2018–2019.[9]
Luke Kingsnorth has been the CEO since April 2019.[9]
Awards
editCharles Tyrwhitt was awarded first place for customer service in the 2011 Sunday Times Profit Track 100 awards.[10]
Charles Tyrwhitt earned awards at the Top 50 Companies For Customer Service Awards, including Best Web Chat, Best E-Retailer, second place for Calls and third for best overall customer service.[11] Charles Tyrwhitt received the Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade in 2016.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b "Company information". Companies House. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
- ^ "Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for the 52 week period ended 30 July 2022". Companies House. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Charles Tyrwhitt history". Charles Tyrwhitt Shirts Limited. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ "Interview with Nick Wheeler". The Times. Archived from the original on June 12, 2011. Retrieved 2015-11-23. (subscription required)
- ^ Tripathi, Shruti (2014-11-12). "From zero to £190m: How Nick Wheeler built Charles Tyrwhitt | Interviews". LondonlovesBusiness.com. Archived from the original on 2017-05-17. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
- ^ Shah, Oliver (31 January 2016). "Cotton queen". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ "Charles Tyrwhitt adapts to the age of the homeworker".
- ^ "David Boynton becomes Charles Tyrwhitt CEO".
- ^ a b "Charles Tyrwhitt CEO quits, Luke Kingsnorth to take over the reins".
- ^ "Profit Track 100 award winners". Fasttrack.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2015-11-24. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
- ^ [1] Archived January 29, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "The Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2016: Press book" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 December 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-10.
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