Claire Harper has drawn on her experiences working for some of retail’s biggest names to make a big success of her childrenswear business, IndiaCoco.
Claire, who named the firm after her daughters India and Coco, held senior positions with major names including Argos, Ocado, Sainsbury’s – and was latterly marketing director at Huddersfield-based Mamas & Papas.
Now her vision is to turn her venture into a multi-channel retailer – looking to expand the ranges and own label products in the baby category and embarking on web developments around mobile applications to make it easier for international customers to order – to build a brand offering quality products and exceptional customer service.
Also nominated in the category sponsored by Kirklees Business Hub were E3 Recruitment (UK) Ltd and Ti Installations Ltd.
Claire said: “It’s overwhelming. Winning is a recognition of the team’s hard work for helping the business grow. Starting a business felt a bit like jumping off a cliff into the unknown, but we’ve had huge support which I appreciate.”
