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UNIVERSITY ACADEMY SUITED UP BY SKOPES

Spring

SKOPES SEES PHENOMENAL GROWTH

2015

INTRODUCING OUR NEW AUTUMN WINTER 15 COLLECTION

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SKOPES SEES PHENOMENAL GROWTH IN IRELAND Skopes, in conjunction with Gosson Agencies Ltd, has secured over 150 active accounts both in the North and South of Ireland.

Jonathan Gosson of Gosson Agencies commented: “The name Skopes has become synonymous with all occasion suiting in particular. When our customers think of Weddings or Graduations or Debutants balls they automatically think of Skopes.

HALF A MILLION REASONS WHY SKOPES CUSTOMERS ARE SPRINGING INTO SUMMER! With record Forward Order levels Skopes Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is now being delivered to stores across the UK & Ireland.

Skopes Managing Director, Simon Cope, commented: “We were absolutely delighted with the reaction to the SS15 ranges when we launched at last year’s Indx & Moda Shows, and with that kind of vote of confidence it has encouraged us to invest further into what we can clearly see as being winners for our retail partners, so in cold hard cash terms we’re putting an extra half a million pounds into stock this year, and we believe that puts us and our customers in a great position to capitalize on what we are increasingly seeing as a more positive trading environment.”

“Suiting has continued to feature strongly, with demand for Occasion attire driving sales” added Simon, “without giving too much away, we believe we have some real must-have lines in the range that retailers are telling us they can’t get enough of, and it’s exciting!

The plan is simple – keep driving the growth!”

New stock-service brochure cards are being dispatched soon – please contact Julie Oates for further details.

The brand has enjoyed an unprecedented 52% increase in business during the year 2014 in the Irish market.

In addition to very competitive pricing the fact that the Skopes label offers EVERYTHING in the mix and match format coupled with EVERYTHING available from stock with a 3 day turnaround in every size from 34 to 62 only instils confidence in all our customers.”

SKOPES SHORTLISTED FOR DRAPERS INDEPENDENT AWARD The Brewery, London, played host to the most innovative independent retailers operating in the fashion industry at a glittering ceremony on 17th September.

Skopes were thrilled to sponsor the Independent Menswear Retailer of the year award won by Louis Copeland and Sons of Dublin.

For the first time Skopes was also nominated for Menswear Brand of the Year and whilst not winning, to be nominated was an indication of how far we have progressed in recent times.

Simon and Jonathan Cope, and fellow Directors Bob Siswick and Paul Marlow, and Sales Manager Keith Bevan, hosted a table of valued customers at the event for innovative independent retailers operating in the fashion industry. A great night was had by all.

Director Paul Marlow with AIS Head Of Menswear Richard Ireland.

MD Simon Cope pictured with AIS’s, James Crabtree.

INTRODUCING OUR NEW AUTUMN WINTER 15 COLLECTION

UNIVERSITY ACADEMY SUITED ‘N’ BOOTED FOR PARLIAMENT

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY We will be showcasing AW15 Collections & updated Stock Service lines at: MODA Gent Exhibition Sunday 15th – Tuesday 17th February 2015 NEC Birmingham We look forward to seeing you on Stand MF20

Skopes recently gifted 10 suits to the University Academy Keighley, in order to benefit young people with aspirations to enter the world of business.

The Skopes Factory Outlet shop at Junction 32, Castleford, welcomed 10 young men from the University Academy, and fitted them out ahead of their visit to the Houses of Parliament where they met MP’s, and represented a local education Charity, Global Diversity Positive Action (GDPA).

The GDPA programme has been developed to engage and encourage the mentees towards positive aspirations, thinking clearly about future pathway destinations.

As a long term supporter of the programme, Skopes’ Managing Director, Simon Cope, offered to donate the suits as a personal, goodwill gesture. All learners have been provided with a three piece suit, shirt and tie, which they recently wore for a recent trip to the House of Commons in London, and will wear for several other events including visits to the Microsoft Conference and Farnell Land Rover.

GET IN TOUCH If you are unable to see us at one of the trade shows or would like a visit from one of our representatives then please contact: Skopes, Newross Impex Ltd, New Skopes house, 2 Cross Green Garth, Cross Green Industrial Estate, Leeds, LS9 0SF T +44 (0)113 240 2211 F +44 (0)113 248 9544 E info@skopes.com W www.skopeswholesale.com Head of Customer Services: Julie Oates T +44 (0)113 240 2211 ext.224

HERITAGE AT THE CORE OF “STRONGEST EVER” AUTUMN WINTER COLLECTION… Heritage is again at the core of the new Autumn Winter collection, building on the strength of recent seasons and prompting several customers to state that the AW15 offering is ‘Skopes strongest ever range’.

Keith Bevan: Area Sales Manager South, Wales, W. Midlands M 07710 480911 E keithbevan@skopes.com Bob Siswick, Director M 07741 264419 E bobsiswick@skopes.com Ireland Gosson agencies ltd, 22 Forbes St, Sir John Rogersons Quay, Dublin 2, T 00353 (0)1 670 6525 E gossonagencies@eircom.net

A rich colour palette sees country classic tones take on a contemporary twist, with chocolate brown, caramel, rust, burnt orange, teal, navy blue and dark olive sitting side by side and producing an irresistible mix and match offering, with tweed jackets, soft cotton cords and moleskins all playing their part in the essential winter wardrobe.

But it’s with blue that Skopes are still seeing most interest in formal styles especially, whether its entry price, Wool-mix gabaredines and tweedy donegals, or 100% Merino birdseye, the Autumn Winter 2015 Range looks set to be its most successful yet!

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