Regatta (clothing)
Regatta is a family-owned outdoor and leisure clothing company which has been established in the United Kingdom since 1981. It competes with Karrimor, Peter Storm.
The company's clothing is amongst the most popular in the leisurewear market, with products including jackets, fleeces, trousers and softshells. Its products are considered good value and are often very durable and suitable for harsh conditions.[1]
It also produces clothing and accessories for the snow-wear and cycling market with, its Dare 2b label.
The company employs more than 400 staff. Its headquarters are at Trafford Park Manchester close to the Trafford Centre.The company's world distribution warehouse now operates out of Ellesmere Port
Since 1981 Regatta remains owned and run by the Black family. Father, Lionel Black is the Chairman, son Keith is the Managing Director and daughter Joanne is the Buying Director.
The company has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2012 on two separate occasions due to its international growth.[2]