Lillywhites Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Littlywhite, James
- Lillywhites Holdings Ltd
- Trusthouse Forte Ltd
- Jeronimo Martins
- Sports World International
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
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Distribution - retailing
Sports goods retailing
Notes:
Traces origins to 1863 when James Lillywhite opened retail business in Haymarket, London, selling in particular cricket equipment. Incorporated 1922 as Lillywhites Ltd. 1934 converted to public company as Lillywhites Holdings Ltd. 1925 moved to modern store at Piccadilly Circus. Made numerous acquisitions from 1950s. Several owners in recent years including, from mid 1960s, Trusthouse Forte Ltd, Jeronimo Martins from 1996 and latterly Sports World International. Continues largely as a brand name
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Other Business Names:
- Littlywhite, James
- Lillywhites Holdings Ltd
- Trusthouse Forte Ltd
- Jeronimo Martins
- Sports World International
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- London, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Distribution - retailing Sports goods retailing