The Venice restaurant made a splash when it debuted in 2005 with Brooke Williamson and the Brig’s David Reiss as partners. As the former chef at Woodside in Brentwood, Williamson was then a hot ...

The chain, which has 82 shops, 104 department store concessions, and 40 franchise and wholesale points, was founded by David Reiss in London in 1971 and now has a presence in 15 countries.

in March last year and invested a further £40m in May. Next boss Lord Wolfson became chairman of Reiss last year, replacing founder David Reiss.