Coggles


Coggles is a British designer fashion retailer for men and women. It was originally a brick and mortar retail chain, but now is an online retailer only. Coggles was founded by Victoria Bage, but is now owned by The Hut Group.

History

Coggles was established in 1974 with the opening of the flagship store in York. Bage states that she named the company "Coggles'"after a woman who was allegedly having an affair with Bage's husband.
When Coggles first opened. it served coffee, played music and sold fashion. Bage's son, Mark Bage, modernised the store and took Coggles online.
In 2013, Coggles entered administration. The stores were liquidated and the online side business sold to the retailer The Hut Group.

Coggles.com

The Coggles website launched in 2006 to sell designer men's and women's fashion. Coggles.com is known for its 'LIFE' section, which is a collection of editorial articles covering art, travel, music, food and more.

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