I Want One of Those
Type of site | Online shopping |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Founder(s) | Tim Booth, Angus Clacher and Mike Morrison |
| Products | Gadgets, toys, clothing and homeware |
| URL | iwantoneofthose |
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] In July 2023, THG confirmed the sale of its OnDemand division to its existing leadership team, with financial backing from investment firm Gordon Brothers.[4]
History
[edit]The company was founded in January 2000 by Tim Booth, Angus Clacher and Mike Morrison with an initial investment of £15,000.[5]
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.[6]
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.[7]
In July 2023, THG confirmed the sale of the OnDemand division, including IWOOT, to its existing leadership team as ZavviGroup Ltd, with financial backing from investment firm Gordon Brothers.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "THG sells OnDemand division to management". Retail Gazette. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
- ^ "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.