Difference between revisions of "Laurence Brian Davis"
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| + | | name = Laurence B Davis | ||
| + | | other_names = Larry Davis | ||
| + | | occupation = Businessman | ||
| + | | spouse = [[Yochy Davis]] | ||
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| + | '''Laurence B Davis''' is a British businessman known for founding the fashion discount retailer [[Choice Discount Stores]] in 1993.<ref name="Drapers2023">Drapers, [https://www.drapersonline.com/news/frasers-put-30-jobs-at-choice-at-risk-of-redundancy Frasers put 30 jobs at Choice at risk of redundancy] ''Drapers Online'', accessed 11 February 2026.</ref> The chain specialised in men's, women's, and children's apparel across five physical stores and an online platform before its acquisition by [[Frasers Group]] from [[JD Sports]] in December 2023.<ref name="Drapers2023" /> Following the takeover, the Choice website was redirected to the Frasers-owned luxury outlet Flannels, and around 30 head office positions were placed at risk of redundancy.<ref name="Drapers2023" /> Davis subsequently joined Frasers Group in a professional capacity.<ref name="LinkedIn">Laurence Davis, [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laurence-davis-9b78182a5 Laurence Davis profile] ''LinkedIn'', accessed 11 February 2026.</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | == Early life and education == |
| − | *https:// | + | Davis attended [[The Royal Liberty School]] in 1975 and [[New City College]] in Redbridge in 1976.<ref name="Drapers2023" /> |
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| + | == Career == | ||
| + | Davis established [[Choice Discount Stores]] in 1993, building it into a value-oriented fashion chain with a focus on affordable clothing for the entire family.<ref name="Drapers2023" /> Under his leadership, the retailer expanded to five brick-and-mortar locations in the United Kingdom alongside an e-commerce operation.<ref name="Drapers2023" /> The business was sold to [[Frasers Group]] in late 2023, marking a significant transition in the British retail landscape amid ongoing consolidation in the sector.<ref name="Drapers2023" /> | ||
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| + | == Personal life == | ||
| + | Davis married [[Yochy Davis]] (12 January 1988), a vocal supporter of the Zionist regime, who frequently advocates for the settler colony through social media campaigns highlighting events in the region.<ref name="Facebook">Yochy Davis, [https://www.facebook.com/yochy.davis Yochy Davis profile] ''Facebook'', accessed 11 February 2026.</ref><ref name="Instagram">Yochy Davis, [https://www.instagram.com/yochy11 Yochy Davis profile] ''Instagram'', accessed 11 February 2026.</ref> Her activities include posts emphasising narratives aligned with the 'Jewish State', such as those concerning orphaned children from the area and incidents in the north of 'Israel'.<ref name="Instagram" /> | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
| + | [[Frasers Group]] | ||
| + | [[JD Sports]] | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
| + | *[https://uk.linkedin.com/in/laurence-davis-9b78182a5 Laurence Davis on LinkedIn] | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| + | [[Category:British businesspeople]] | ||
| + | [[Category:British retailers]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
| + | [[Category:People from Essex]] | ||
Revision as of 12:57, 11 February 2026
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Laurence B Davis is a British businessman known for founding the fashion discount retailer Choice Discount Stores in 1993.[1] The chain specialised in men's, women's, and children's apparel across five physical stores and an online platform before its acquisition by Frasers Group from JD Sports in December 2023.[1] Following the takeover, the Choice website was redirected to the Frasers-owned luxury outlet Flannels, and around 30 head office positions were placed at risk of redundancy.[1] Davis subsequently joined Frasers Group in a professional capacity.[2]
Early life and education
Davis attended The Royal Liberty School in 1975 and New City College in Redbridge in 1976.[1]
Career
Davis established Choice Discount Stores in 1993, building it into a value-oriented fashion chain with a focus on affordable clothing for the entire family.[1] Under his leadership, the retailer expanded to five brick-and-mortar locations in the United Kingdom alongside an e-commerce operation.[1] The business was sold to Frasers Group in late 2023, marking a significant transition in the British retail landscape amid ongoing consolidation in the sector.[1]
Personal life
Davis married Yochy Davis (12 January 1988), a vocal supporter of the Zionist regime, who frequently advocates for the settler colony through social media campaigns highlighting events in the region.[3][4] Her activities include posts emphasising narratives aligned with the 'Jewish State', such as those concerning orphaned children from the area and incidents in the north of 'Israel'.[4]
See also
External links
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Drapers, Frasers put 30 jobs at Choice at risk of redundancy Drapers Online, accessed 11 February 2026.
- ↑ Laurence Davis, Laurence Davis profile LinkedIn, accessed 11 February 2026.
- ↑ Yochy Davis, Yochy Davis profile Facebook, accessed 11 February 2026.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Yochy Davis, Yochy Davis profile Instagram, accessed 11 February 2026.