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Breast Cancer Awareness Coffee & Cupcakes Day

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Breast Cancer Awareness Coffee & Cupcakes Day

Breast cancer awareness is a cause that is close to our hearts here at Swifts. Read our blog post to find out why we will always support the cause.

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School half term nearly here

School half term nearly here

Hello, now well into 2019 and school half term quickly approaching so time for an update.  We have had a busy January selling lots of school jumpers, sweatshirts and fleeces; along with the new sports leggings which have been very popular, it must be the cold weather spells ! Don't forget half term is a good time to bring in any sports kits that require your initials on, polos, shorts, game shirts, hoodies etc....bring them in early and we should have them ready in plenty of time for you next PE day.

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Swifts story continued...

Swifts story continued...

So J & R Swift moved to Parsons Lane in 1972 and a year later purchased the old business of Billson’s & Johnson’s (a subsidiary of JAF Hosiery). Swifts then started manufacturing ladies hosiery, of which still happens today with us being the last manufacturer in Hinckley. The next few years saw a gradual decline in hosiery and Swifts purchased other local firms -Willbours, Bradbury’s and Elite Hosiery Company who were closing; this move made Swifts the largest supplier of 60 denier hosiery during that time, supplying many well-known brands and most areas of the National Health. Whilst continuing for...

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How it All Began

Brand History

How it All Began

Find out how our family business started and grew in the Hinckley area.

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Welcome to Our New Website

First Post New Site Update

We introduce you to our all new website, with a quick look at some of the best most important new features

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