Peter Burdon

Thorntons Ltd. manufactures, distributes and retails confectionery and other sweet foods. It operates through two segments: Retail and Fast Moving Consumer Goods. The Retail segment owns stores and cafes, franchise, and thorntons direct across the UK and Ireland. The Fast Moving Consumer Goods segment consists of commercial trading channel, purchasing, manufacturing and distribution and brand support. The company was founded by Joseph William Thornton in October 1911 and is headquartered in Alfreton, the United Kingdom.

Instore Ltd. operates retail outlets and brands in the United Kingdom. The firm's product includes kitchenware, dinnerware, bedding, textiles, electrical, home furnishings, and home decoration. The company was founded on December 17, 1938 and is headquartered in Huddersfield, the United Kingdom.

PoundStretcher Ltd. operates a chain of grocery stores. The firm offers discounts for furniture, electric goods, children's toys, foods, toiletries, garden essentials, and home-ware and pet care products. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Leicester, the United Kingdom.