1969

The Original Factory Shop was founded by the Black family

The first shop was opened in Keighley

Peter Black handing employees Christmas gifts

1970

Margaret Thatcher visits Keighley store

The chain of shops grow

Ripon store opens

The Black family sell The Original Factory Shop in 1988

The empire grows with more store openings

Barclays capital buy 70% stake in The Original Factory Shop

Duke street buys The Original Factory Shop

Major re-brand to all stores

Turned 35 Woolworths stores into The Original Factory Shop stores

The business went through a CVA and was refinanced

Roll out of store refreshes

Our journey to growth continues.

Ian Williams appointed CEO.