Etam UK

The story of Etam UK

Etam operated women's fashion shops across the UK. Arcadia acquired its UK estate in 2005 and converted many stores to other fascias.

Origins and development

Etam UK forms part of the history of British fashion retail. The business or brand dates to 1916. Etam operated women's fashion shops across the UK. Arcadia acquired its UK estate in 2005 and converted many stores to other fascias.

Ownership and later years

Recorded ownership or associated operators: Etam Group; UK stores acquired by Arcadia. The original UK chain or named retail format ended or changed in 2005. 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.