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Refined Brands adds Kettlewell Colours to portfolio

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2 years ago

January 25, 2023

Cornwall-based Refined Brands, the parent company of Celtic & Co and Frugi, has added womenswear brand Kettlewell Colours to its growing portfolio of fashion businesses.

Refined Brands acquired Frugi in November 2022 and Turtle Doves earlier in January.

Founded in 2004 by Melissa and John Nicholson, Kettlewell Colours specialises in colourful clothing for women. Headquartered in Somerset, Kettlewell Colours sells wardrobe essentials in over 300 colours to customers internationally – working predominantly with small, family-run factories in Portugal, Turkey and the UK.

The company uses sustainable fabrics made using plant-based fibre lyocell, which is made from raw cellulose extracted from wood pulp, and also eco-friendly viscose, made using cellulose fibres by Lenzing.

Nicholson said: “I am thrilled to be joining a fantastic group of entrepreneurial British brands with sustainability at their heart. I am really looking forward to partnering with the Refined Brands team to accelerate the growth of Kettlewell Colours in the UK and internationally, introducing more people to the powerful benefits of wearing your best colours.”

James Williams, group managing director of Refined Brands, said: “We have long been admirers of Kettlewell’s philosophy, renowned for products that offer longevity with a focus on maximising your full wardrobe and a cost per wear ethos at the heart. Working alongside the team, we are looking forward to extending natural, organic and recycled fibres through the range over the coming seasons.”

Ben Barnett, chairman of the group, added: “Refined Brands seeks to create a differentiated family of sustainable fashion brands, alongside founders and teams that share our passion and vision. Melissa, John and the Kettlewell Colours team have built a phenomenally engaged community built around a deep understanding of colour.””

Kvika Bank acted as financial advisor to Refined Brands during the transaction while Berkshire-based BCMS acted on behalf of Kettlewell Colours. Financial details of the acquisition were not revealed.

According to Refined Brands, Kettlewell Colours reported revenue of £8.9 million in the last 12 months.

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Amplify Ghana Expands with the Launch of Amplify Music Group

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2 months ago

February 13, 2025

Amplify Ghana

Accra, Ghana – [13/02/2025] – Amplify Ghana, a leading creative’s promotion and PR agency dedicated to elevating rising talent in Africa, has officially launched its label division, Amplify Music Group (AMG). This new initiative marks an expansion of Amplify Ghana’s mission, offering distribution, label, and management services to select artists.

With a strong track record of championing independent and emerging artists, Amplify Music Group is set to provide structured opportunities for talent that may not yet have the numbers but possess undeniable potential. The label will focus on bridging the gap for promising musicians by ensuring they have access to proper distribution deals, professional management, and strategic career development.

“This is something we have been working on for a long time, and we are beyond excited to finally unveil it,” said Kodwo Amos, Head of Operations at Amplify Ghana. “Many talented artists struggle to secure quality distribution and label deals simply because they don’t yet have the numbers, even though their music is exceptional. With Amplify Music Group, we are here to change that narrative and create real opportunities for them to thrive.”

Amplify Music Group is now open for business, and artists or labels looking to collaborate can send inquiries to [email protected]

For more updates, follow Amplify Music Group on Instagram and X and stay tuned for upcoming signings, projects, and releases.