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FRENCH CONNECTION UK LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
49Poor
↑ 0.0vs last year
#3700 in UK
#133 in Commerce Models
#1341 in London

Company Information

Company Number
01222335
Registered Address
Second Floor, Centro One, 39 Plender Street, London, United Kingdom, NW1 0DT
Status
Active
Employee Count
237
Turnover
£58,524,000
EBITDA
£4,033,000

Additional Details

Website
https://frenchconnection.co.uk/
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
8 August 1975
Nature of Business
46420 - Wholesale of clothing and footwear
47710 - Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores
Industries
Commerce Models, Distribution And Delivery, Fashion, Property-related Goods And Services
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
42 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
34%
31-60 Days
43%
After 60 Days
23%
Not Paid Within Terms30%

Payment Features

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

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2024-04-10
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 202530 Aug 20254832%43%25%39%
01 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 202506 Feb 20254929%45%26%37%
01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 202410 Apr 20244234%43%23%30%
01 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 202331 Aug 20234433%42%25%32%
01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 202331 Aug 20234735%36%28%35%
01 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 202205 Jan 20234045%44%11%36%
01 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 202205 Jan 20234236%49%15%47%
01 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 202105 Jan 20232961%26%14%62%
01 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 202123 Feb 20214346%38%16%67%
01 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 202020 Aug 20204940%31%29%75%
01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 202012 Feb 20203550%41%9%57%
01 Aug 2018 - 31 Jan 201925 Feb 20193548%43%9%53%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Landlords, are paid to lease terms, i.e. usually monthly or quarterly in advance. Unless otherwise agreed. Business Rates are paid on immediate terms, stock suppliers are paid to 60 day terms with non-stock suppliers paid to 30 day terms.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

All supplier payment terms are agreed upon initial contract negotiations. All queries for payments go through our purchase ledger department. Suppliers can email the relevant member of the team depending on the type of goods/service or alternatively contact by phone directly. Once correspondence is received a member of the purchase ledger team will respond within 24 hours and the dispute should be resolved as soon as possible. Any payment queries that need to be escalated will be dealt with by either the company buyer who purchased the goods/services or the Finance Transaction Manager.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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

No information available

Company Summary

French Connection UK Limited is a British fashion retailer that was founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks. The company's head office is located in London, UK and it operates stores and concessions in over 25 countries worldwide.

The company's sustainability program focuses on reducing their environmental impact through initiatives such as using sustainable materials, reducing energy consumption in their stores and offices, and implementing recycling programs. They also aim to support ethical and fair labor practices in their supply chain.

French Connection UK Limited offers a range of products including clothing, accessories, and homeware for both men and women. Their clothing line incorporates both classic and contemporary styles, with an emphasis on quality and design.

Some key people in the company include CEO Stephen Marks, who has been at the helm since its founding, and Creative Director, Maria Chen, who joined the brand in 2016.

Customers can shop at French Connection UK Limited through their website or by visiting one of their stores or concessions. The company also has a strong online presence and active social media accounts.

The registered office address for French Connection UK Limited is at 5A Regent Street, London, SW1Y 4LR, UK. Their website address is www.frenchconnection.com. With a focus on sustainability and a diverse range of stylish products, French Connection UK Limited continues to be a popular choice for fashion-conscious consumers in the UK and around the world.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£4,746,000
Net Worth
£14,918,000
Total Current Assets
£46,081,000
Total Current Liabilities
£29,401,000

Company Location

PaymentCheck

Our mission is to change the culture of late payments in the UK and help save over 55,000 companies every year which close due to cashflow issues.

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  • Payment Check
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© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell