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Ladybird

UK children's clothing brand

Ladybird is a children's clothing brand in the UK and Ireland. It makes clothing and footwear for children aged 0 to 13 years old, and is owned by The Very Group, the UK's largest online retailer and parent company to household names Littlewoods and Very. Ladybird is one of the UK's best-known children's clothing brands, and has a long history dating back to the 18th century, with the Ladybird clothing name first appearing in 1938.2 It was founded by Woolworths Group.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Ladybird is a children's clothing brand in the UK and Ireland. It makes clothing and footwear for children aged 0 to 13 years old, and is owned by The Very Group, the UK's largest online retailer and parent company to household names Littlewoods and Very. Ladybird is one of the UK's best-known children's clothing brands, and has a long history dating back to the 18th century, with the Ladybird clothing name first appearing in 1938.2

The story

Founded by Woolworths Group in 1938.1

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

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Timeline

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