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bonprix is a catalogue and online based retailer specialising in women’s fashion and accessories, but also stocking children's fashion and menswear. bonprix is owned by Freemans Grattan Holdings (previously named Otto UK), which is in turn owned by Otto GmbH – one of the largest retailers in the world with over 50,000 employees at 123 companies across more than 20 countries.

Freemans Grattan Holdings largely operates in the UK through other brands including Freemans, Grattan, Kaleidoscope, Look Again, Lascana, Curvissa, Witt and Swimwear365.co.uk.

bonprix also operates in 28 other countries including France, Italy and Brazil.

History
The company was founded in Germany in 1986 by Hans-Joachim Mundt and Michael Newe. Josef Teeken joined the two Managing Directors in 1988. The first catalogue was published a few weeks after bonprix was founded.

1991 saw the current owners, Otto GmbH, purchase Grattan Plc.

In 2005 bonprix first came to the UK. and in December 2008, Otto UK became Freemans Grattan Holdings (FGH). bonprix is one of the key brands which form FGH. The work force today operates with approximately 60 personnel in the UK, with the resources of FGH playing a vital supporting role.

bonprix’s product offering is targeted at women with an interest in fashion. It offers affordable clothing in UK sizes 6 to 32, as well as a range of accessories and men’s and kid’s fashion.

Location
bonprix is based at Vicar Lane in Bradford along with Freemans Grattan Holdings and all of its sub-companies.

Marketing
bonprix sends over 10 catalogues every season to its customers, and in October 2012, following considerable sales growth in the company, bonprix launched its first TV ad campaign.

In October 2015 bonprix celebrated its 10th anniversary in the UK with 10 days of offers.

Website

 * www.bonprix.co.uk