School uniform company gets smart for growth
MORE than 20 new jobs have been created at a Yorkshire school uniform company thanks to a strategy combining traditional garment tailoring and niche internet retailing.
Specialising in school uniforms, Perry Uniform, based in Bramley, Leeds, has grown significantly over the past two years and is on target to achieve annual sales of £2.5m.
Perry Uniform recently relocated to Bramley in a £300,000 self-funded move that created 23 new jobs in an 18,000 sq ft complex that houses production, a design studio and sales call centre.
The company, which has a 38-strong workforce, has further expansion plans for its customer service department.
Mr Bunting said: “We operate in a cut throat and competitive market but our value added services set us apart from the multiple retailers.
“Most importantly we are available 24/7 – 364 days of the year and we carry stock all year round – not just during the peak back to school period.
“Importantly, we use hard wearing, long lasting cloth milled in Yorkshire for our blazers, jackets and suits; we embroider school crests on garments to establish a sense of belonging and identity that reflects the ethos and heritage of the school.”
Perry Uniforms also sews in personalised embroidered name tapes and offer free delivery and returns of orders direct to home or offices. It has also introduced a repair and alteration service.
Visiting the company to present apprenticeship certificates, Leeds West MP Rachel Reeves said: “I am impressed by the enthusiasm shown by all the staff and the importance with which the company clearly regards training.”
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