Warehouse expansion will create 30 jobs and drive sales for Missy Empire

Manchester-based online fashion retailer Missy Empire is set to expand to new premises with the support of a six-figure funding package from HSBC.

In response to increasing customer demand, Missy Empire is using the bank’s funding to expand into a larger warehouse facility of 30,000 sq ft.

The location is still to be confirmed, but is in the Greater Manchester area.

The new premises will provide 200% greater stock capacity, as well as larger offices to house Missy Empire’s growing sales and marketing team.

The new enhanced warehouse will support the business’s ambition to grow its position in the UK as well as expanding into overseas markets, including the USA, Europe and Australia in the coming months.

The expansion will create 30 jobs and is expected to increase turnover by 250% over the next 12 months.

Ash Siddique, managing director and co-founder of Missy Empire, said: “The fast fashion industry has grown significantly since we started in 2015.

“Our new warehouse gives us the capacity to stock and release entire ranges across the country and receive instant feedback.

“We really value our growing social media following and look forward to introducing a wider range of products in the future.”

Zubayr Atcha, relationship director for Manchester at HSBC, added: “Missy Empire is a great example of a company adapting to a new industry.

“The speed at which the business can bring new products to market and their use of online influencer campaigns is establishing Missy Empire as a household name.

“We’re delighted to help the business grow and bring more jobs to the North West.”

Missy Empire was launched in 2015 and has since grown to become an internationally recognised online fashion retailer.

The business specialises in fast fashion, introducing new lines of clothing within short spaces of time via social media channels.