Wallis is part of the Arcadia Group, which also owns such famous names like Burton, Dorothy Perkins, Evans, Miss Selfridge, Outfit, Topman and Topshop. With over 2000 outlets across the country it makes the Arcadia Group the UK's largest clothing retailer. Wallis was aquired by the Arcadia group in the 1990's. The History of Wallis 1923 - The first store in Islington, London, founded by Raphael Nat. Wallis 1935 - Wallis & Co. was registered as a Limited Company 1948 - Wallis & Co. now have 25 branches 1950 - The current format of Wallis begins to emerge, creating the in-house design team 1960 - Wallis develops into a major High Street fashion store across the UK 1974 - Wallis opens its first concession in Germany 1977 - The company changes it's name to Wallis Fashion Group Ltd 1980 - The Wallis fashion Group Ltd becomes part of the Sears Group Plc 1993 - Launch of the first Wallis Petite Collection 1995 - Wallis rolls out a new concept refit programme 1996 - Wallis launches it's own shoe range 1997 - Wallis opens franchise outlets in Saudi Arabia and is represented in South Africa by licensing agreement 1999 - Arcadia Group Plc take over Sears Group Plc. This included Wallis, Warehouse, Miss Selfridge, Richards and Outfit 2001 - The Arcadia portfolio was restructured and now includes Miss Selfridge, Evans, Dorothy Perkins, TOPSHOP, TOPMAN, Burtons and Outfit in addition to Wallis 2002 - January: Wallis rolls out a new shop fit design stores nationwide, and in November: Philip Green buys Arcadia Group Plc which becomes Arcadia Group Ltd. 2003 - Following the success of the Linda Evangelista campaign, Helena Christensen is appointed to launch the new Spring/Summer range. Click here to go to the Wallis Store Locator
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