gbpr has been appointed to handle the PR for British highstreet fashion retailers. Peacocks and Bonmarché. Founded in 1884, Peacocks (pictured) was known as Penny Bazaar and was launched by Albert Frank Peacock in Cheshire. Peacocks today has developed into a leading high street and online fashion retailer focused on quality and value for all the family and has 350 stores in the UK.

Founded in Wakefield in 1982, Bonmarché is one of the UK’s largest women’s only value retailers focused on selling affordable, quality womenswear in sizes 10-28 to women aged 45+. Ranges include casual and formal separates, outerwear, swimwear, lingerie, nightwear and accessories as well as exclusive collections and brand collaborations.