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Bonmarché names new chairman

Value fashion retailer Bonmarché has named former House of Fraser chief executive John Coleman as its new chairman, following Tim Mason’s decision to step down as chairman. Coleman is currently an independent non-executive director of Bonmarché and chairman of the remuneration committee. As well as previously working for House of Fraser, Coleman...

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Bonmarché to list shares on AIM stock exchange

Fashion chain Bonmarché, which focuses on women over 50, is set to list on the AIM stock market on November 20, as it confirms its initial public offerings has been successful. The high street chain is placing 20,007,260 ordinary shares at 200p per share to raise around 40 million pounds, after private equity owner Sun European Partners sold 40...

Design

Bonmarché to open in garden centres

Bonmarché, the UK’s largest womenswear value retailer catering for women over 50 years, is set to open new stores in garden centres as it looks to focus on its mature customer base. The fashion chain has signed a deal with The Garden Centre Group to trial up to four stores within their garden centres, with the first shop opening at Bicester...

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Sun European Partners buys Bonmarche

Private equity firm Sun European Partners, owner of the Alexon and Jacques Vert brands, has announced its acquisition of the women's clothing retailer out of administration in a pre-pack deal for an undisclosed sum. Bonmarche, founded in 1982, was part of the Peacocks Group, which last week went under administration due to a £750 million debt....