A Yorkshire-based lighting and furniture supplier has acquired TOBS, a well-established brand known for quality baskets and garden furniture. The acquisition, which takes immediate effect, includes all assets, product design rights, and employees of TOBS.
Photo: TOBS.
TOBS, formerly The Old Basket Supply Ltd., was founded in the 1980s by George Krygier, initially selling baskets at London street markets before expanding into retail supply across the UK and Europe. The acquisition facilitates Krygier's retirement while ensuring the continuity of the TOBS brand.
Pacific Lifestyle, the company behind the acquisition, stated: 'We are committed to maintaining the excellent reputation that TOBS enjoys within the industry and look forward to providing its customers with the same friendly and professional service they would expect.'
Nigel Lawrence, Sales Director at Pacific Lifestyle, added: 'Although our initial priority will be to maintain 'business as usual,' we have some very exciting development plans for the future.'
The move strengthens Pacific Lifestyle's position in the home and garden furnishings sector while preserving TOBS' legacy and workforce.
Source: www.bigfurnituregroup.com