Sock Shop [SEP] inception
Sock Shop
SockShop is a British-based specialist retailer of socks and hosiery. Founded in 1983 by Sophie Mirman and Richard P. Ross, SockShop became part of the Ruia Group in 2006, and is now based mainly online, with stores in the Manchester Arndale and The Lowry Outlet, as well as concessions across the United Kingdom.
Concept.
Mirman said "People should be able to buy socks and stockings as easily as they buy newspapers". She envisioned small shops that only sold women's tights, stockings
homeless, and to help tackle the homelessness problem in Greater Manchester. SockShop continues to donate socks, underwear and accessories to homeless charities across the country.
Ruia Group (2006-present) Charity Work Pride Socks.
SockShop designed and launched a range of Pride socks in 2017, donating 20% from the sale of each pair sold to the LGBT Foundation - a Manchester-based charity which provides help and support for members of the LGBT+ community.
External links.
- Sock Shop Website
- Sock Shop puts its best foot forward