The average time taken for Blacks Outdoor Retail Limited to pay invoices has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 39 days in 2018 to 46 days in 2023. However, there has been a steady increase in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days, from 46% in 2018 to 46% in 2023, indicating a possible improvement in payment efficiency in recent years. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has also decreased slightly, from 8% in 2018 to 12% in 2023.
The volatility in Blacks Outdoor Retail Limited's payment practices can be seen in the fluctuation of the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days, which has ranged from 46% to 54% over the past three years. The percentage of invoices paid between 31 and 60 days has also varied between 31% and 46%, indicating some inconsistency in payment times.
Based on the data provided, there has been a slight increase in the average time taken for Blacks Outdoor Retail Limited to pay invoices, from 39 days in 2018 to 46 days in 2023. However, there has been an improvement in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days, from 46% in 2018 to 46% in 2023. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has also decreased slightly, from 8% in 2018 to 12% in 2023. Overall, there appears to be a trend towards earlier payment, with some volatility in payment practices. It is important for the company to continue monitoring and improving their payment processes to ensure timely payment to suppliers.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
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| 03 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 | 02 Mar 2026 | 44 | 42% | 47% | 11% | 32% |
| 02 Feb 2025 - 02 Aug 2025 | 18 Sept 2025 | 40 | 45% | 44% | 11% | 39% |
| 04 Feb 2024 - 01 Feb 2025 | 02 Mar 2026 | 41 | 46% | 47% | 7% | 30% |
| 29 Jan 2023 - 29 Jul 2023 | 29 Aug 2023 | 46 | 46% | 42% | 12% | 44% |
| 31 Jul 2022 - 28 Jan 2023 | 29 Aug 2023 | 44 | 43% | 44% | 13% | 42% |
| 30 Jan 2022 - 30 Jul 2022 | 30 Sept 2022 | 40 | 53% | 39% | 8% | 25% |
| 01 Aug 2021 - 29 Jan 2022 | 16 Mar 2022 | 43 | 48% | 40% | 12% | 31% |
| 31 Jan 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 | 16 Mar 2022 | 43 | 45% | 43% | 12% | 31% |
| 02 Aug 2020 - 30 Jan 2021 | 21 Apr 2021 | 44 | 46% | 40% | 14% | 38% |
| 02 Feb 2020 - 01 Aug 2020 | 12 Nov 2020 | 41 | 54% | 31% | 15% | 34% |
| 04 Aug 2019 - 01 Feb 2020 | 04 Mar 2020 | 41 | 53% | 35% | 12% | 27% |
| 03 Feb 2019 - 03 Aug 2019 | 02 Sept 2019 | 40 | 54% | 37% | 9% | 23% |
| 05 Aug 2018 - 02 Feb 2019 | 04 Mar 2019 | 41 | 47% | 39% | 14% | 29% |
| 04 Feb 2018 - 03 Aug 2018 | 30 Aug 2018 | 39 | 46% | 46% | 8% | 19% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
45 days
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
90
Invoices are matched on receipt and disputed invoices notified to the supplier
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
Blacks Outdoor Retail Limited is a UK company registered at Bury, Lancashire, active since 2011 under its current name, having previously been registered as Aghoco 1070 Limited. Companies House records its business activities as the retail sale of clothing and footwear through specialised stores. This aligns with its recognised trading identity as an outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, selling apparel and footwear to consumers through physical shops and online channels. As a private limited company, it operates as the retail trading entity within its ownership structure, focused on specialised clothing and footwear sales rather than manufacturing or wholesale distribution.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk