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Known for. Founder, chairman and chief executive of French Connection. Stephen Anthony Solomon Marks (born 23 May 1946) is a British fashion retailer and founder, chairman and chief executive of the French Connection brand. [1] [2] [3]
- Fashion retailer and wholesaler
- Founder, chairman and chief executive of French Connection
- 1972–present
French Connection (also branded as FCUK or fcuk) is a UK-based global retailer and wholesaler of fashion clothing, accessories and homeware. Founded in the early 1970s by Stephen Marks who also serves as chairman and chief executive , it is based in London and its parent French Connection Group PLC was formerly listed on the London Stock Exchange .
- 1972
- £189.4 million GBP (2014)
- 2,260 (2014)
Oct 4, 2021 · When the acquisition completes, Stephen Marks, who founded the brand in 1972, will retire from French Connection. By Tianwei Zhang. October 4, 2021, 10:34am. A branch of French Connection. AP.
- Tianwei Zhang
Oct 4, 2021 · French Connection said Stephen Marks, who founded the company 49 years ago and remains its top shareholder with a 41.5% stake, would retire from his role as chairman once the sale was completed.
Oct 4, 2021 · Founder Stephen Marks has been looking for a sale for sometime in the face of declining revenues, a trend made only worse by the pandemic. Today he sold it for 30p a share to fashion industry...
Oct 12, 2021 · French Connection revealed narrowing losses as its founder Stephen Marks confirmed plans to retire once a takeover of the company is completed. Last week, Marks agreed to the sale of the fashion business he founded nearly 50 years ago for £29 million to MIP Holdings, which is led by its second largest shareholder, Apinder Singh Ghura.
Jun 30, 2004 · FCUK - £40 MILLION DIVORCE! By Vogue. 30 June 2004. Conde Nast Conde Nast. FRENCH CONNECTION chairman Stephen Marks yesterday sold nine million shares in the company he founded more than 30 years ago to finance his impending divorce.
