Marimekko’s agent Skandium Ltd sold the Marimekko concept store in London to Marimekko Corporation on 1 April 2009. The shop, opened in 2002, is located in the heart of London at St. Christopher’s Place. Marimekko’s local operations will be administered by a new subsidiary, Marimekko UK Ltd. After the transaction, Skandium Ltd will continue as Marimekko’s agent for the UK and the Republic of Ireland, concentrating on the development and expansion of Marimekko’s dealer network in these countries.

“A company-owned store in London, in the centre of the world’s fashion industry, supports Marimekko’s internationalisation strategy. The shop allows us to have direct contact with the market and customers and to expand our experience in international retailing. But above all, it offers us an opportunity to showcase Marimekko design more extensively,” says Mika Ihamuotila, President and CEO of Marimekko Corporation.

Marimekko has 23 retail shops of its own in Finland and three abroad: in Frankfurt, London and Stockholm. In addition, there are a total of about 50 retailer-owned Marimekko concept stores worldwide.

MARIMEKKO CORPORATION
Group Communications

Marja Korkeela
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Email: marja.korkeela@marimekko.fi