Portfolio companies – Republic





Acquired October 2005
Size £105m
Sales £100m
Description UK young adult fashion retailer operating 76 stores. Product offering of aspirational brands such as Bench, Hooch, Replay and G-Star, as well as up and coming niche brands and its own exclusive range.
Investment thesis Highly profitable, multi-brand fashion retailer with a distinctive customer proposition. De-risked fashion model through mix of external and own brands. Growth opportunity by driving sales in the existing portfolio and by opening new and larger stores across the UK.
CCP value added Significant UK clothing expertise in all elements of the value chain from store selection to sourcing and retailing.
Press 18th October 2005

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