IWOOT
Type of site
Online shopping
Founded2000 (2000)
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Founder(s)Tim Booth, Angus Clacher and Mike Morrison
ProductsGadgets, toys, clothing and homeware
URLiwantoneofthose.com

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

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

  1. ↑ "Company Overview of I Want One of Those.com Limited". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on 25 May 2010. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  2. ↑ Arm, Aaron (12 March 2006). "Gadgets Galore: IWantOneofThose.com". Imprint Magazine. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "The Hut Group makes double acquisition". Growth Business. 12 August 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
  4. 1 2 "THG sells OnDemand division to management". Retail Gazette. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  5. ↑ "Company Overview". IWOOT. 2006. Archived from the original on 27 May 2007. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "FE Investegate". FE Investegate. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  7. ↑ Rigby, Chloe (13 August 2010). "Confetti and I Want One of Those change hands". Internet Retailing. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
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