Online retail giant AO World has grown from nothing to one of the largest businesses in the North West over the last two decades.
The Bolton-headquartered group is now listed on the London Stock Exchange after being founded by John Roberts, who serves as its chief executive.
Priding itself on its customer service, AO counts investor and philanthropist Bill Holroyd as one of its backers.
But how much do you know about one of the biggest firms in the region? Here, BusinessLive reveals all you need to know about AO.
What AO Does
The group, which sells fridges, freezers, tumble dryers and other household appliances online, comprises of:
- AO Retail, which operates in the UK and Germany
- AO Logistics, which includes the AO Delivery and Expert Logistics brands
- AO Recycling
- AO Business
- AO Outlet
- AO Mobile
- AO Smile, the group’s charitable arm
- AO Stores, the group’s partnership with Tesco which provides an instore experience at Tesco Extra stores in Middleton, Leeds, Liverpool, Stevenage and Gatwick
How It All Started
The company came about in an unusual way as following a drink with a…
