Development
Turnover has grown rapidly over the past 20 years from less than £3 million to over £50 million selling to interior designers, department stores, retailers and the hotel and contract market. The largest single market is the UK, with sales overseas being conducted through key Designers Guild showrooms and operating centres in France, Germany and Italy with agents and distributors operating elsewhere across Europe and Worldwide. There are Designers Guild showrooms in Paris and Munich with further Designers Guild areas in over 60 showrooms across the world including all of Europe to New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Sydney.
Designers Guild also has a UK and USA online shop, offering bedlinen and a selection of home accessories, cushions, blankets, throws and rugs.
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