Millets

Millets, a century equipping outdoor activities in the UK

Millets is a British retail chain dedicated to clothing, footwear and equipment for outdoor activities. The company itself traces its history back over a hundred years and presents this heritage as the cornerstone of its commercial identity. Its offering is aimed both at beginners and experienced users, with products designed for all ages.

The store operates primarily online, with a delivery service and a network of physical stores that the website identifies through a store locator section.

Clothing and footwear for men, women and children

The clothing catalogue is organised by gender and age, with specific sections for men, women and children. In the outerwear section, waterproof jackets, lightweight packable jackets, insulated and down jackets, 3-in-1 jackets, softshell jackets, parkas and gilets stand out. It is completed with walking trousers, zip-off trousers, waterproof trousers, softshell trousers and shorts, as well as fleeces and midlayers, baselayers, T-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies and swimwear.

Footwear includes walking boots and shoes, trail running shoes, sandals, wellies, work boots, mountaineering boots and climbing shoes. Accessories include hats, gloves and scarves, socks, belts, underwear, sunglasses and watches. For children there is a complete line of outerwear, trousers, baselayers, fleeces, walking footwear, wellies, sandals and snow boots, plus back-to-school items such as jackets, backpacks and lunchboxes.

Camping, tents and camping equipment

The camping area brings together tents for one, two, three, four to five and more than six people, with family, inflatable, festival, pop-up, mountain, blackout, wild camping, tipi, backpacking and roof tent variants. The brand also sells refurbished tents. Leading brands in this category include Eurohike, Vango, Kampa, Outwell, Zempire, Dometic and OEX.

Furniture and sleeping include camp beds and chairs, cupboards and storage, tables, down and synthetic sleeping bags, sleeping mats, and single, double and king-size air beds. For cooking and eating there are stoves and gas, tableware and cutlery, camping food, cool boxes and cooler bags, barbecues and grills. Tent accessories such as repair kits, windbreaks, pegs and mallets, carpets, groundsheets and knives and multi-tools are also included.

Backpacks, technology and equipment for multiple activities

The carrying and storage range covers rucksacks, daysacks, child carriers, belt packs, hydration bladders, dry bags and travel bags. In the technical section, GPS and navigation, smart bands, tech accessories, watches and activity trackers are included, with Garmin present.

The website also organises sections by activity: walking and hiking, skiing, watersports, climbing, horse riding, running, cycling and fishing. Each one groups specific clothing, footwear and equipment, such as skis and snow accessories, kayaks and boats, climbing harnesses and ropes, mountain, road, hybrid, folding and electric bikes, or fishing rods, reels and tackle. There are also items for festivals and caravanning.

Brands and commitment to range

Millets presents itself as a stockist of some of the most recognised outdoor brands on the market. Among the names cited are Berghaus, The North Face, Merrell, Salomon, Scarpa, Peter Storm and Eurohike, to which are added Columbia, Craghoppers, Regatta, Jack Wolfskin, Salomon, Osprey, MSR, Petzl, Trangia, Weber or Stanley, among many others listed in its brand directory.

The company describes its proposition around three pillars: customer service, practical and functional product quality, and reliable availability of its range. Its catalogue brings together thousands of references for enthusiasts of all levels and ages.

Online shopping and store network

Commercial activity is carried out mainly through the online store, which offers free delivery from a certain purchase amount and a next-day delivery option. The website has a store locator to consult the physical network.