Lyle & Scott

This brand makes a separate, cheaper line for outlets and off-price.

Verified Owner backed by a register page, filing or official source we opened.

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Ownership

  1. 1874
    Founded
  2. Now
    Lyle & Scott Ltd (PSC: Ellaness Holdings Ltd, 75%+, since Jan 2021; previously Susan Margaret Watson) Ultimate parent: Ellaness Holdings Ltd (private) Family-owned or independent
  3. 2026
    Checked
Kind of name
Runs an outlet lineProduct under this name may be mainline surplus or made-for-outlet. The label tells say how to spot which.
Market tier
Contemporary
Outlet line
Lyle & Scott outlet stores
Seen at off-price
Often
Also appears as
Lyle and Scott · Lyle & Scott Vintage · Golden Eagle

Notes

Hawick-founded knitwear brand; London HQ since 2001; CEO Philip Oldham. Turnover £74.9m (FY to Mar 2025). Lines: Vintage (2003), Heritage (2007), Club/Golf. Footwear and golf distribution are licensed/partnered. Eagle-logo polos and knits are a TK Maxx staple.

A second research pass found

  • Owner: unverified (privately held; acquired 2001, current shareholder not stated in opened sources)
  • Kind of name: Licensed name

Hawick-founded; HQ moved to London on a 2001 acquisition. The company says it sells through licensing partners, distributors and agents worldwide (footwear and kidswear have been licensed). Ownership was not confirmed from an opened source and is left unresolved.

Sources

  1. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lyle_&_Scott
  2. find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk /company/04111248/persons-with-significant-control
  3. open.endole.co.uk /insight/company/04111248-lyle-scott-limited
  4. fashionunited.com /companies/lyle-and-scott

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