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In 1981 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, David and Louise Scacchetti conceived the idea for Mamas and Papas. Driven by a passion to bring Italian flair to the British market, the duo began importing brightly colored corduroy strollers from Italy. Initially, they ran a local store and distributed to other retailers.

By 1998, however, the couple changed their focus. Mamas and Papas, originally a wholesaler, began a new journey as a retail brand by opening their own exclusive chain of stores. Their product range, which became synonymous with style and innovation, included a wide range of baby products from strollers and cribs to high chairs and nursery furniture. Notably, the company also entered the maternity wear market.

Soon, the brand expanded beyond the UK and became present in regions such as the US, Europe and Asia. During its heyday, Mamas and Papas had more than 70 stores worldwide. The Scacchetti family remained the torchbearers of the company for a considerable amount of time until it was acquired by Bluegem Capital in 2010.

However, the wind did not always favor Mamas and Papas. By 2019, the company was facing financial difficulties and went into administration – the British equivalent of bankruptcy protection. But the story didn’t end there. Bluegem Capital stepped in again, buying the company out of administration and ensuring its survival.

To this day, Mamas and Papas stands at the pinnacle of success, operating through multiple retail outlets, online platforms and wholesale channels. Its roots are firmly in Huddersfield – the place where it all began.