Late 1800s
Allan Watt starts a venture selling lace and ribbons later opening a shop in Elmbank Street, Glasgow.
1915
Watt Brothers is formed and the company moves into premises on Sauchiehall Street.
1929
The store is expanded to six floors and on to Bath Street designed by famous architect’s Keppie and Henderson.
1939
Allan Watt dies and control of the company is assumed by his son William.
1950s
and 1960s
The firm expands with a second shop in Clarkston.
1993
William Watt, the current owner, takes over running the business as managing director aged 26.
1990s and 2000s
Watt Brothers expands further afield in Scotland with stores in Ayr, Hamilton Lanark and Livingston.
2014-2016
More new stores open in retail parks in Robroyston, Irvine and Falkirk.
2016
The 11th Watt Brothers store opens in Port Glasgow.
2018
Reports of a possible sale of the Sauchiehall street store amid news the firm suffered a loss of £750,000 on sales of more than £21million.
October 2019
Watt Brothers enters administration as stores close their doors.
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