Harrogate's High Street TV makes debut in business exports league with £3.9m

High Street TV (Group) Limited, the Harrogate-based multi-channel retailer, is officially one of the top dozen UK businesses with the fastest-growing international sales.

The company, which employs 125 staff, has been placed 12th in the seventh annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table of mid-market private companies.

This follows last years’ entry for the company in The Sunday Times UK Fast Track 100 league table.

After a 12 month growth period, High Street TV has secured a place on the international list - which is recognised as one of UK business’ most respected barometers of private sector success.

Founded in 2008 by entrepreneurs Andrew Malcher and Jim Coleman, the retailer, which uses Direct Response TV (DRTV) as its main driving force, ranked so highly after its exports reached £3.9m last year, boosted by new customers in Ireland and Australia.

To grow in the international market, High Street TV invested in and expanded its product development team, with a focus on bringing own branded products to market for both its UK and global customers.

Jim Coleman, High Street TV co-founder and chief executive, commented: “This ranking is both a wonderful achievement and a major milestone for the business. It shows how fast and how far our incredibly talented team has grown the company; however, we honestly hope to look back on it in another three years as just the beginning of what’s already been an exciting journey for us.

“Since our inception, our savvy retail audience has grown exponentially, and we’re committed to continuing to deliver a bold, ambitious and compelling offer for them over the coming years.”

The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table is sponsored by HSBC and compiled by Fast Track, the Oxford-based research and networking events firm.

Amanda Murphy, UK head of corporate banking at HSBC, added: “The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 is a great reflection of the value of building connections overseas.

“The world is getting smaller and for ambitious businesses, the opportunities to source goods and services and to grow organically via international trade, digitally or on the ground, are easier than ever.”

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