Which up-and-coming company is The Shard’s new tenant?

The skyscraper will become home to another 300 employees

Luxury retailer Matchesfashion.com is set to pack up and move to its new office in London’s tallest skyscraper, The Shard.

Formerly based in Clapham, the retailer, which began with one Matches shop in Wimbledon in 1987, will move its 300 employees to The Shard by the end of June.

The company was founded by husband and wife Tom and Ruth Chapman and now has four bricks-and-mortar stores and an online business.

Tom Chapman, who is co-executive chairman, said: “Ruth and I have never felt more inspired about the opportunities ahead.”

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