Management Buys Emma Somerset & French Dressing

UK fashion chain Emma Somerset and French Dressing, which comprises of 18 stores, has been sold to its management team in a multi-million pound deal.

The upmarket retailer, founded in Manchester in 1969 by Angela and Geoffrey Cantor, has sold the business to former sales director David Barker and finance director Roger Newton, who now take up positions as joint managing directors.

Barker said: "Emma Somerset and French Dressing has a unique market position in providing a very special and personal service to its customers. It is a strong brand with tremendous potential.