THE HUTCOM LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
05016010
Registered Address
Icon 1 7-9 Sunbank Lane, Ringway, Altrincham, United Kingdom, WA15 0AF
Status
Active
Employee Count
4979.0
Turnover
806841000.0
EBITDA
-55361000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
15 January 2004
Nature of Business
47990 - Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
Industries
Creative,Media And Publishing,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
North West

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£5,545,000.00
Net Worth
-£325,429,000.00
Total Current Assets
£2,457,192,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£3,051,071,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-02-08

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
62 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
21%
31-60 Days
19%
After 60 Days
60%
Not Paid Within Terms24%

Payment Features

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

Payment Time Trends

Dec 2023Jun 2023Dec 2022Jun 2022Dec 2021Jun 2021Dec 2020Jun 2020Dec 2019Jun 2019Dec 2018Jun 2018020406080

Payment Distribution Trends

Dec 2023Jun 2023Dec 2022Jun 2022Dec 2021Jun 2021Dec 2020Jun 2020Dec 2019Jun 2019Dec 2018Jun 2018015304560

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 202308 Feb 20246221%19%60%24%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202317 Aug 20236421%20%59%23%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202213 Mar 20236521%22%57%21%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202205 Aug 20226320%27%53%30%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20226019%29%52%34%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 20216221%28%51%31%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20216218%29%53%32%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20206517%28%55%37%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201930 Jan 20206611%33%56%32%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201930 Jul 2019669%34%57%32%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201829 Jan 2019638%38%54%36%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201808 Aug 20186611%34%55%38%

Company Summary

THE HUT.COM LIMITED is a British e-commerce company that operates a variety of retail websites, selling a wide range of products including fashion, beauty, homeware, and technology

Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in Cheshire, England

The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact

They have a sustainability program in place which includes using renewable energy sources, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable packaging

THE HUT.COM LIMITED's product range includes a mix of well-known brands as well as their own private label products

They offer a variety of high-quality and affordable products to their customers, with a focus on fashion and beauty

The key people behind THE HUT.COM LIMITED include CEO Matthew Moulding and Chairman Richard Pennycook

Together, they have led the company to become one of the UK's leading online retailers

For customer support and inquiries, THE HUT.COM LIMITED can be contacted through their website at www.thehut.com or via phone at +44 (0) 1606 811 863

Their registered office address is at Meridian House, Gadbrook Park, Rudheath, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7RA, United Kingdom

In conclusion, THE HUT.COM LIMITED is a successful and sustainable e-commerce company that offers a wide range of products and services to its customers

With a strong leadership team and a commitment to sustainability, the company continues to grow and provide exceptional online retail experiences

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The time taken for THE HUT.COM LIMITED to pay invoices has remained relatively consistent over the past 3 years, with an average of 65 days. However, there has been a slight decrease in the average time to pay in the most recent period (2023-01-01 to 2023-06-30) compared to the previous period (2022-07-01 to 2022-12-31).

Volatility Analysis

The volatility of THE HUT.COM LIMITED's payment patterns is relatively low, with the percentages of invoices paid within 30 days and between 31 and 60 days remaining relatively consistent over the past 3 years. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has shown the most variation, with a high of 60% in 2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31 and a low of 51% in 2021-07-01 to 2021-12-31.

Summary Analysis

From 2021-01-01 to 2023-06-30, THE HUT.COM LIMITED's average time to pay invoices has decreased by 3 days (from 65 to 62 days). During this period, there has been an increase in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days (from 19% to 21%) and a decrease in the percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days (from 28% to 19%). However, there has also been an increase in the percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days (from 52% to 60%).

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

The Hut.com’s standard payment terms are: Stock: Typically 60 days from the end of the month in which a tax invoice is received. Non-stock: Typically 60 days from the end of the month in which a tax invoice is received. New contracts completed throughout H2. The Company trades with a limited number of suppliers on proforma payment terms due to legacy trading arrangements or those relationships established due to acquisition. The Company works flexibly with suppliers to ensure agreed terms are acceptable for both parties.

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Supplier queries and disputes are to be sent to the Accounts Payable department at the following email addresses: Stock - APSupplierServices@thehutgroup.com, Non-stock - OHinvoices@thehutgroup.com. Stock suppliers have allocated representatives who will liaise internally with the relevant buying team and/or warehouse in order to resolve the query. Non-stock suppliers’ queries and disputes are dealt with by a dedicated ‘Overheads’ team. Emails are usually responded to within two working days. If disputes cannot be resolved by the Accounts Payable department they are escalated within the business as appropriate.

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

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