Greenwoods Menswear

The story of Greenwoods Menswear

Greenwoods was a British menswear chain with a strong presence in northern towns. Its remaining stores closed after the business entered administration in 2019.

Origins and development

Greenwoods Menswear forms part of the history of British menswear retail. The business or brand dates to 1860. Greenwoods was a British menswear chain with a strong presence in northern towns. Its remaining stores closed after the business entered administration in 2019.

Ownership and later years

Recorded ownership or associated operators: Greenwoods; later management and investors. The original UK chain or named retail format ended or changed in 2019. The distinction between a closed chain and a surviving trademark should be checked when updating this record.

Archive and branding research

Historic shopfront photographs, dated advertisements, original logos, catalogues and company reports should be added when their dates and reuse permissions can be established. This is a research draft and should be fact-checked before publication.