Bonmarché

Bonmarché
Bonmarché
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryFashion
Founded(1982 (1982)) in Wakefield, England
FounderSingh Chima
HeadquartersWakefield, England
Area served
United Kingdom
Key people
Phillip Day
Products
  • Casual wear
  • Formal Wear
  • Outerwear
  • Swimwear
  • Lingerie
  • Accessories
OwnerThe Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Websitewww.bonmarche.co.uk
Footnotes / references

Bonmarché (/bɒnmɑːrˈʃ/ bon-mar-SHAY) is a British clothing retailer founded by Singh Chima in 1982. Since April 2019, the retailer has been owned by The Edinburgh Woollen Mill.

The clothing retailer had over 380 stores nationwide, employed over 4,000 people and was the United Kingdom's largest budget fashion retailer selling womenswear in a wide range of sizes – especially clothing proportioned specifically for larger sized individuals. Ranges included casual and formal separates, outerwear, swimwear, lingerie nightwear and accessories, all designed for larger women.