Attire Accessories - Nov/Dec 2018 (Issue 73)

INDUSTRY NEWS 11 TWO NEW DIRECTORS FOR GROOVY UK Following on from the recent appointment of new sales director Tony Lewis, Groovy UK has appointed a new international development director, Mike McGillion. Both join Groovy UK from homeware specialists Character World, where Tony was working as sales director and Mike as commercial director for the Crafting Division. Both men come with track records, having worked at both Character World and Amscan, where Mike identified and led multiple international partnerships and acquisitions. Tony is also a former main board director and shareholder at Christys, acquired by Amscan in 2010. Tony said, “I’m delighted and excited to join such a fabulous team of talented people and be part of such a vibrant and unique business.” Mike added, “I’m very much looking forward to working with Groovy customers internationally and developing some strong relationships.” Monique Scott, MD of Groovy UK, commented, “This is such an exciting time for Groovy UK. With Tony Lewis recently joining as sales director and making a huge impact on sales, to now have Mike in the team we have truly set the stage for success on both our national and global challenges.” Visit the website groovyuk.com ROO’S BEACH LAUNCHES MENSWEAR EDIT Cornwall-based retailer Roo’s Beach is expanding with the launch of menswear in-store and online. The Roo’s Beach menswear collection launches with five complementary brands: Rhythm, Albam, Portuguese Flannel, Levi’s Made and Crafted and Lee. Pieces include shirts, cotton jersey T-shirts and sweatpants. There will also be denim items along with an edit of standout jackets. Menswear accessories are supplied by Stance, Vans and Barts, with all pieces in the collection being selected for their classic and simple styling alongside ease of wear.  Roo’s Beach founder Roo Cross said, “We have been planning to introduce menswear for a while now but felt this was the perfect time following our recent refit and store expansion. Menswear is something that our customers have repeatedly asked us for, so it feels like a natural progression for us. “We have chosen brands we feel really passionately about and fit into our ethos of relaxed, unstructured, young-at-heart and, above all, quality clothes. We have had a really positive response to the collection so far from both our customers and our brands and are excited to build on this going forward.” Overlooking Porth Beach, Newquay, Roo’s Beach is celebrating five years of business, with the destination store offering a colourful and eye-catching array of fashion, accessories, beauty products, homewares and gifts, as well as its own on-site coffee shop. Visit roosbeach.co.uk