RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
00636095
Registered Address
Chelsea House, West Gate, London, W5 1DR
Status
Active
Employee Count
2264.0
Turnover
715300000.0
EBITDA
17700000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
31 August 1959
Nature of Business
47710 - Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores
Industries
Creative,Media And Publishing,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
London

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£92,200,000.00
Net Worth
£151,300,000.00
Total Current Assets
£272,000,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£164,300,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-31

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
43 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
35%
31-60 Days
54%
After 60 Days
11%
Not Paid Within Terms22%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✓ Yes

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20244335%54%11%22%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 20234139%52%9%21%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202231 Jan 20234340%49%11%29%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20223949%47%4%24%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 2022
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202131 Jan 20224940%54%6%24%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 20214331%52%17%39%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202001 Feb 20214418%56%25%35%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202028 Jul 20202655%32%13%30%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201930 Jan 20201786%8%6%12%
31 Dec 2018 - 30 Jun 201925 Jul 20191977%15%8%18%
30 Jun 2018 - 31 Dec 201804 Feb 20191888%9%3%21%
31 Dec 2017 - 29 Jun 201827 Jul 20182085%11%4%19%

Company Summary

RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO

LIMITED is a British fashion retailer that was founded in 1948 by Bernard Lewis and his brothers

The company has over 350 stores worldwide, with its headquarters located in London, UK

The company offers a wide range of clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, including trendy and affordable fashion items

It also has a sustainability program in place, with a focus on reducing its impact on the environment

This includes using sustainable materials, reducing waste, and implementing ethical sourcing practices

Some of the key people in the company include Ben Lewis, the CEO, and Will Kernan, the Managing Director

They are responsible for leading the company and ensuring its success in the fashion industry

Customers can contact RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO

LIMITED through their website, which offers online shopping, customer service support, and a blog featuring the latest fashion trends

The company also has a strong presence on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

The registered office address of RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO

LIMITED is at Chelsea House, Westgate, London, W5 1DR, United Kingdom, and their website address is www.riverisland.com

The company continues to be a popular and successful fashion retailer, known for its trendy and sustainable products

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED to pay invoices has fluctuated over the past three periods, with a slight increase in the most recent period.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility of the company's payment pattern can be seen in the drastic changes in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days and those paid later than 60 days. This indicates that the company's payment behavior is not consistent.

Summary Analysis

From 2017 to 2020, RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED consistently paid invoices within an average of 20 days. However, there was a notable decrease in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days in the period of 2020-01-01 to 2020-06-30, with an increase in those paid later than 60 days. This was also the period with the longest average time to pay invoices.

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

River Island Clothing Co. Ltd Standard payment terms are as follows; Goods for sale - 14-60 days Goods not for sale - 7-60 days Terms are based on the agreements and types of goods or service being offered by individual suppliers

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes concerning supplier invoices and payments are dealt with by Accounts Payable and managed through a central mailbox. Concerned teams endeavour to resolve any issues in a timely manner to ensure payment terms are met.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available