I Want One of Those
I Want One of Those (also referred to as IWOOT) is an online retailer of gadgets, toys, clothing and homeware.[1][2] It was acquired by THG plc from Findel Group in 2010.[3]
Type of site | Online shopping |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Manchester Airport, , United Kingdom |
| Owner | THG plc |
| Founder(s) | Tim Booth, Angus Clacher and Mike Morrison |
| Products | Gadgets, toys, clothing and homeware |
| URL | iwantoneofthose |
History
The company was founded in January 2000 by Tim Booth, Angus Clacher and Mike Morrison with an initial investment of £15,000.[4]
In October 2004, Kleeneze plc acquired IWOOT for £6.0 million in cash to be paid over a three-year period plus performance related deferred consideration of up to £4.65 million, payable over three years.[5]
In August 2010, I Want One of Those and the wedding planning website Confetti were sold by Findel plc to The Hut Group for £600,000.[6]
References
- "Company Overview of I Want One of Those.com Limited". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on 25 May 2010. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
- Arm, Aaron (12 March 2006). "Gadgets Galore: IWantOneofThose.com". Imprint Magazine. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
- "The Hut Group makes double acquisition". Growth Business. 12 August 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- "Company Overview". IWOOT. 2006. Archived from the original on 27 May 2007. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- "FE Investegate". FE Investegate. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- Rigby, Chloe (13 August 2010). "Confetti and I Want One of Those change hands". Internet Retailing. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
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