1979
Carnoisseur Brand launched. The company was formed to sell mail order tailored car mats under the Carnoisseur brand.
Carnoisseur Brand launched. The company was formed to sell mail order tailored car mats under the Carnoisseur brand.
1982
First Carnoisseur Catalogue launched at London Motor Show.
First Carnoisseur Catalogue launched at London Motor Show.
1983
Catalogue available through W.H.Smith.
Catalogue available through W.H.Smith.
1986
First Carnoisseur store opens in Northampton.
First Carnoisseur store opens in Northampton.
1993
First franchised Carnoisseur store opens in Bedford.
First franchised Carnoisseur store opens in Bedford.
1996
Northern Ireland Franchise opens in Ballymena.
Northern Ireland Franchise opens in Ballymena.
1998
On Line store opens for business.
On Line store opens for business.
1999
Ballymena becomes the first individual shop to exceed £1 million turnover.
Ballymena becomes the first individual shop to exceed £1 million turnover.
2004
Online and Mail Order Stores combines to form Carnoisseur Direct.
Online and Mail Order Stores combines to form Carnoisseur Direct.
2005
Carnoisseur chain continues to grow with the Plymouth franchise opening.
Carnoisseur chain continues to grow with the Plymouth franchise opening.
2008
Management buy out sees the company purchased by long-standing employee Malcolm Carter who joined as a 'Saturday lad' at the age of 15.
Management buy out sees the company purchased by long-standing employee Malcolm Carter who joined as a 'Saturday lad' at the age of 15.
