Owner The Black family Headquarters Urmston, United Kingdom Founded 1981 Number of employees 1,100 | Website www.regatta.com Founder Lionel Black CEO Keith Black (Jul 2014–) Parent organization Risol Imports Ltd | |
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Key people Lionel Black (Chairman)Keith Black (Managing Director)Joanne Black (Buying Director) Profiles | ||
Regatta is a family-owned outdoor and leisure clothing company which has been established in the United Kingdom since 1981. It competes with Karrimor, Peter Storm.
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Products
The company's clothing is amongst the most popular in the leisurewear market, with products including jackets, fleeces, trousers and softshells. Its products are considered good value and are often very durable and suitable for harsh conditions.
It also produces clothing and accessories for the snow-wear and cycling market with, its Dare 2b label.
Structure
The company employs more than 400 staff. Its headquarters are at Trafford Park Manchester close to the Trafford Centre. The company's world distribution warehouse now operates out of Ellesmere Port
Since 1981 Regatta remains owned and run by the Black family. Father, Lionel Black is the Chairman, son Keith is the Managing Director and daughter Joanne is the Buying Director.
Awards
The company has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade on two separate occasions (2012 and 2013) due to its international growth.