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Joules (clothing)
British fashion retailer
| Industry | Retail |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989; 36 years ago (1989) |
| Founder | Tom Joule |
| Headquarters | Market Harborough ,England |
Number of locations | 123 stores, remainder are stockists |
| Brands | Joules, Little Joule, Baby Joule |
Number of employees | 1,823 |
| Parent | Next plc |
| Website | joules.com |
Joules is a British clothing company which sells clothing and homeware products inspired by British country lifestyles.[1][2] Its founder Tom Joule described its business model in 2011 as creating clothing with "colour and fun and entertainment".[3]
Established by selling clothing at country shows, the company established its own clothing line in 1999 and began to open shops in the 2000s.[4][5] As of 2018[update], the company had 123 stores and a turnover of £185.9m.[6]
History
Originally established as Joule & Sons in 1977 by