Bill Adderley & family
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Bill Adderley & family Net Worth

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Bill Adderley and his family built their fortune on furniture, starting with a market stall in Leicester in 1979 and opening their first home furnishings store, Dunelm, in 1984. Son Will Adderley took over full responsibility for running the company in 1996 and by 2006 the group had expanded to 80 stores. In 2009, Adderley left the CEO job, but returned to it last year. Dunelm now operates more than 140 stores across the UK and runs an e-commerce business, with the Adderley family still owning approximately 55% of the shares.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Year 1948
Birth Place Leicester, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Age 75 YEARS OLD
Residence near Uppingham, Rutland
Spouse(s) Jean Adderley

💰 Net worth: $1.27 Billion (2024)

According to recent estimates, Bill Adderley & family's net worth is projected to reach a substantial $1.27 billion by 2024. This notable fortune places the Adderley family among the affluent individuals in the Fashion & Retail industry in the United Kingdom. Renowned for their contributions to the fashion and retail sector, the family has established a reputable name within the industry. With their vast wealth and influence, the Adderley's are expected to continue making remarkable strides within the British fashion and retail landscape.

2014 $1.75 Billion
2015 $1.8 Billion
2018 $1.27 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1948

William Adderley (known as Bill) was born on a Council Estate in February 1948 in Leeds, Yorkshire.He is a devout Roman Catholic. Adderley left school at 16, with a basic education level. He was a boyhood fan of Leeds United

1979

In 1979, while looking for a new job, Adderley and his wife Jeany sold curtains which had been rejected by Marks and Spencer from a stall in Leicester market. In 1984, they opened their first home furnishings store, calling it Dunelm. He retired from Dunelm at the age of 50 and left the growth of the company in the capable hands of his Son william and at this time the company floated in 2006.

2013

In October 2013, The Guardian commented that Adderley had become the largest private shareholder in Marks & Spencer, having built a stake valued at £250 million.

2014

According to Forbes, as of December 2014, Adderley and family own 53% of the shares in Dunelm, giving a net worth of $1.7 billion.

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