New Blackpool online menswear business opens first premises just months after launching

A Blackpool, online clothing business has tied up a deal to open its first physical shop.
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Suitbae has moved into premises at the Blackpool and Fylde Industrial Estat just off the end of the M55.

The company was started solely as an online business selling men’s formal wear on eBay and Amazon in February this year.

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And despite setting up business during the stay-at-home global pandemic, Suitbae has enjoyed such a level of success it needed to find premises for customers to visit.

Sitbae has moved into the Blackpool and  Fylde Industrial EstateSitbae has moved into the Blackpool and  Fylde Industrial Estate
Sitbae has moved into the Blackpool and Fylde Industrial Estate

Owner Lawrence Cassidy, said: “Suitbae has steadily built up a huge selection of suits and jackets, filling our new unit at Blackpool and Fylde Industrial Estate, next door to Red Carpet Dresses, a sister company with a similar business model offering quality womenswear at reasonable prices.

“Our physical store offers a different way to shop, designed to make selecting the perfect suit as easy as possible.

“After walking through the photography studio that is used for our online sales, and into the main sales area, you will be faced with a 30ft banner highlighting a unique ribbon clothing size system.

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“There are two changing rooms, a seating area, and ample free parking; all conveniently located at the end of the M55 motorway.

The business offers  Men’s formal wearThe business offers  Men’s formal wear
The business offers Men’s formal wear

“Suitbae’s main priority remains online selling, however, we are now welcoming customers for face-to-face sales, Monday to Saturday from 12pm – 8pm.”

The industrial estate is owned by Trevor Hemmings’ Northern Trust and the three-year letting was carried out by agents Whittle Jones.

Lizzie Woodburn, lettings and management surveyor at Whittle Jones North West said: “It is great that we have been able to secure the letting to Suitbae, especially given the current uncertain climate.

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“We look forward to working with them as their business develops.

“We have a diverse range of companies on Blackpool and Fylde Industrial Estate which makes it a popular location for those looking to relocate or expand within the area.”

The estate, off Progress Way, covers more than 100,000 sq ft of workshop / industrial space with units ranging from 495 sq ft up to larger warehouse units of 15,590 sq ft.

Northern Trust has developed over 3 million sq ft of commercial space in more than 50 locations with a further 0.5 million sq ft currently under construction.

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