Jigsaw
United Kingdom
Jigsaw is a British fashion retailer founded in 1970 by John Robinson, with headquarters in London. Wikipedia describes it as jointly owned by Best Dressed Group and Robinson Property, but that detail is undated.
| Founded | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Founder | John Robinson |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
| Ownership | Not verified for 2026 |
| Segment | Premium and contemporary |
| Website | jigsaw-online.com |
What is Jigsaw?
Jigsaw is a British clothing retailer offering contemporary womenswear alongside menswear, children's clothing and accessories. It sells under its own name through standalone stores and online.
History
John Robinson founded the company in 1970. Wikipedia lists headquarters in Richmond, south west London. The Industry Fashion reported in November 2017 that Jigsaw had approached investors about a takeover, including TFG, owner of Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs, with KPMG overseeing the process; at that time it had 80 standalone stores and reported 2016 sales of £95 million, and the company noted trading was affected by higher import costs after sterling's post-Brexit fall.
Ownership
The outcome of the 2017 process is not described in the sources we checked. Wikipedia states that the company is jointly owned by Best Dressed Group and Robinson Property but gives no date, so we have not named a current group owner.
Products and positioning
Jigsaw is positioned in the premium and contemporary segment, with pieces aimed at professional and everyday wardrobes.
Business model and distribution
The business is built around its own stores and online channel. The 2017 report of 80 standalone stores is a dated figure.
Why it matters
Jigsaw is one of the longest-established independent British premium womenswear retailers, and the 2017 sale discussions illustrate how pressure from sterling weakness and rising costs pushed UK mid-market brands towards consolidation.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Jigsaw?
Jigsaw was founded in 1970 by John Robinson in the United Kingdom.
Who owns Jigsaw?
Wikipedia describes Jigsaw as jointly owned by Best Dressed Group and Robinson Property, but the date of that information is not given. We could not verify a current owner.