Multi-brand fashion and homewares retailer modernizing legacy operations
FGH operates four established retail brands (Freemans, Grattan, Kaleidoscope, Curvissa) as part of the OTTO group, selling fashion and homewares through digital channels. The tech stack is predominantly Microsoft/.NET with Adobe marketing tools and social distribution (Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Meta), reflecting a traditional retailer in transition. Active pain points around legacy mainframe migration, platform stability, and process modernization, paired with engineering hiring acceleration, signal a push to rebuild core systems for digital-first operations.
Notable leadership hires: Head of Engineering, Deskside Lead
FGH is a privately held online fashion and homewares retailer based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, employing over 700 people across head office, warehouse, and credit operations. The company operates four brands, two of which predate 100 years, and is owned by the OTTO group. Product range includes in-house labels and exclusive designer collaborations, distributed through flexible payment options and seven-day-a-week delivery. Current strategic focus spans customer journey optimization, technology modernization (including legacy mainframe transition), inventory flow efficiency, and margin protection across seasonal product cycles.
FGH runs .NET and ASP.NET backends with C# and Java, Angular and jQuery frontends, and Adobe marketing suite (Launch, Analytics, Target, Creative Cloud). Infrastructure includes Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Intune, and Configuration Manager.
Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The company employs over 700 people across head office, warehouse, and credit operations in the UK.
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