ASOS plc
London
NW1 7FB, United Kingdom (Map) Phone: +44-20-7836-1284
Fax: +44-20-7756-1001
http://www.asos.com
Overview
ASOS aims to become the leader in the UK online fashion world ASAP. The UK-based company is a leading online apparel retailer specializing in discount celebrity-style fashions. ASOS (which stands for "as seen on screen") serves mostly Web-savvy, fashionable 16- to 34-year-old men and women (the company claims to sell clothes in the style of superstars Sienna Miller and Victoria Beckham). It sells T-shirts, denim, dresses, footwear, lingerie, swimwear, sunglasses, purses, personal care products, and jewelry through its retail website. Founded in 2000, the fast-growing online retailer attracts more than 8 million unique visitors each month. ASOS has added local-language sites in France, Germany, and the US.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for ASOS plc
| Company Type | Public (London: ASC) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
| 2011 Sales (mil.) | £339.7 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 62.1% |
| 2011 Net Income (mil.) | £10.8 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (20.8%) |
| 2011 Employees | 661 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 20.2% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for ASOS plc
| Chairman | Lord Waheed Alli (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| CEO | Nick Robertson |
| Finance Director and Company Secretary | Nick Beighton |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of ASOS plc
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