Hosiery retailer expands

HOSIERY retailer A & K Hosiery, which counts Sky Atlantic and Paramount Studios among its clients, has expanded into new premises.

The Leeds-based family business run by Andy and Kim Morris, said it now plans to take the business to the “next level”.
 
The firm was established in 1981 when it secured a loan for £1500. Now, after securing further funding from Barclays, the business has expanded into new premises at Geldard Road, Leeds. 

Andy Morris, managing director, said: “The new 25,000 sq ft warehouse places us in a great position to take the business to the next level, serving not only our online sales but also a great facility for our cash and carry customers. We’re able to offer the largest hosiery and textile range in the UK at trade prices and some of our high profile clients include Game of Thrones Sky Atlantic, Celebrity Big Brother and Paramount Studios.”

Mr Morris said online sales have increased rapidly since son Sam joined the business and the firm launched the new website.

Andrew Parmenter, senior business manager at Barclays, added: “It’s great to see a local company thriving in the current climate with Andy and Kim’s team well placed for their growth plans throughout 2014. The new premises will allow the company to hold a larger variety of stock and the future looks bright for this well managed forward thinking company.”