Yardley of London
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Yardley of London is a traditional British cosmetics brand and is one of the oldest in the world. Established in 1770, Yardley had become recognised as a world leader in soap and perfumery by the beginning of the twentieth century. By 1910, it moved to London's premier thoroughfare Bond Street, and in 1921 Yardley received its first Royal Warrant, an honour bestowed on only the finest British companies that provide outstanding service. Today, Yardley holds two Royal Warrants.[1] The Yardley family traces its history back to the 1400s.
Currently, its product range consists of fragrances, bath and body luxuries,skin care and hair care products. The colour cosmetics range of Yardley has been discontinued.
Britain's fifth richest Asian family, the Jatanias, bought out Yardley in October 2005 for £60 million and integrated it into its Lornamead company.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Interview with Mike Jatania by Jonathan Guthrie of the FT
- ^ Brand Yardley is now being carefully revamped and efforts have been made to make it contemporary to attract new users. Jatanias buy America's biggest hair-care brands
[edit] External links
- Lornamead Website
- Official website
- Yardley London English Lavender
- Yardley London is famous throughout the world
- UK: Yardley has relaunched its English Lavender collection in a bid to step away from its old-fashioned image and attract younger customers
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