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Philip Day (Philip Edward Day) was born on 1 October, 1965 in United Kingdom, is a British businessman. Discover Philip Day's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
| Popular As |
Philip Edward Day |
| Occupation |
Businessman |
| Age |
59 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
1 October, 1965 |
| Birthday |
1 October |
| Birthplace |
N/A |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous Businessman with the age 59 years old group. He one of the Richest Businessman who was born in United Kingdom.
Philip Day Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Philip Day height not available right now. We will update Philip Day's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Philip Day's Wife?
His wife is Debra Day (m. 1990)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Debra Day (m. 1990) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Philip Day Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Philip Day worth at the age of 59 years old? Philip Day’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessman. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Philip Day's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
£1.05 billion (April 2016) |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Businessman |
Philip Day Social Network
Timeline
He owns Edmond Castle, a Tudor-style house in Brampton, Cumbria, England, built 1824 to 1829, and designed by Sir Robert Smirke.
Day is keen on shooting, especially pheasant and duck, and has been a director of Carlisle United, the local football club.
They have two daughters and one son.
Philip Edward Day (born October 1965) is a Dubai-based British billionaire businessman, and the CEO and owner of The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group, which owns Peacocks, Jaeger, Jane Norman, Austin Reed, and other high-street retailers.
He grew up on a council estate in Stockport and while at school he held down a number of part-time jobs, including working at his parents' newsagents shop.
Turning down a place at university, Day started his career at clothing manufacturers Coats Viyella and Wensum before being headhunted to join Aquascutum at the age of 28.
He remained at the brand for 5 years, becoming Joint Managing Director.
Day has been married to his wife Debra since 1990.
In 2001, Day left Aquascutum and joined Edinburgh Woollen Mill, where he led a buyout of the company backed by Rutland Fund Management, a private equity firm.
In 2002, he acquired the company for £67.5 million with the backing of Bank of Scotland.
At the time, the company employed 3,140 people.
In 2008, EWM bought home furnishing company Ponden Mill and soft furnishings company Rosebys.
The stores were rebranded as Ponden Home across the UK.
In 2009, Day bought Scottish golfing brand ProQuip for a reported £750,000.
In 2010, their daughter Kirstie Day won Miss Cumbria; and a leaked email from EWM's head office to its stores ordered staff to vote for her to become Miss England, "I need and expect all stores to register a minimum of 10 votes today and I mean everybody!"
In 2011, Day acquired women's fashion retailer Jane Norman, which had fallen into administration.
In 2012, Day acquired fashion retailer Peacocks out of administration.
Day is reported have put £200 million of his own money on the line for the acquisition.
EWM bought 338 of the chain's stores and said that they would open another 50 stores.
According to Forbes, the turnaround of Peacocks played a significant role in Day's success.
In 2013, Day was fined £450,000, ordered to pay £457,000 in costs, and called "grossly negligent" by the judge, for clearing part of Gelt Woods, near Brampton, and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), for a pheasant shoot.
In 2016, Day bought outfitters Austin Reed and Country Casuals from administration.
In 2016, their daughter Lauren Day joined the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group board as group development director.
In 2017, Day acquired British fashion brand Jaeger, again from administration.
Day said the acquisition was part of EWM's plan to open a new department store.
In May 2017, Day announced the Days Department Stores.
The first store opened in former BHS premises in Guildhall Square, Carmarthen.
According to Drapers, Day plans to open more than 50 of the stores and has plans to open shops in Crawley and Bedford.
The department store stocks products from a number of EWM brands, including Peacocks, Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Ponden Home, Jane Norman, Jaeger, and Austin Reed.
Day owns a wildlife sanctuary in Scotland which undertakes research into the preservation and reintroduction of endangered Scottish wildlife, including wolves and wildcats.
The park has more than 14 species of deer.
Day also owns the largest green energy Anaerobic Digester in the UK.
He was the main financial backer of Carlisle United F.C. although he says that he does not like football.
He says he supports the team because otherwise it wouldn't exist.
Though Day managed to plunge the football club into over £2.1million of debt when Edinburgh Woolen Mill itself entered administration.
Edinburgh Woollen Mill was also the main shirt sponsor of the team.
Day said he planned to open 50 new Austin Reed stores by 2018.
In July 2019, Day's company, Spectre Holdings, had acquired 93% of the women's fashion chain Bonmarche.
As of May 2020, his net worth was £1.1 billion, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
