Charles Tyrwhitt

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It was founded as a mail order company in 1986 by Nicholas Wheeler while he was a student at the University of Bristol:[3] Wheeler has stated that he started the business because he thought he "could make a shirt better than anybody else".[1][4] In 1997, the company opened its first store on Jermyn Street in London, notable for its history in British shirt making.[5]

Wheeler's wife, Chrissie Rucker, is the founder and owner of The White Company.[6]

History

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A shirt made by Charles Tyrwhitt
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Flagship store of Charles Tyrwhitt on Jermyn Street in London

In 1986, Charles Tyrwhitt was founded as a mail order company by Wheeler while studying at the University of Bristol. The company began operating from a small space on Fulham Road, London, before expanding the business with retail and e-commerce stores. Beginning as a men's shirt maker, the offering has since expanded to include suits, shoes, knitwear, accessories and a collection of business casual wear.

Greg Hodder was the first CEO to be appointed; previously, the company was under the control of founder Nick Wheeler with no formal CEO position.[7] Hodder was CEO 2008–2017, and David Boynton from 2017 to 2018.[8] Michael Stanier briefly was CEO 2018–2019.[9]

Luke Kingsnorth has been the CEO since April 2019.[9]

Awards

Charles Tyrwhitt was awarded first place for customer service in the 2011 Sunday Times Profit Track 100 awards.[10]

Charles Tyrwhitt earned awards at the Top 50 Companies For Customer Service Awards, including Best Web Chat, Best E-Retailer, second place for Calls and third for best overall customer service.[11] Charles Tyrwhitt received the Queen's Award for Enterprise for International Trade in 2016.[12]

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